Utakarra, Western Australia
Utakarra is an eastern suburb of Geraldton, Western Australia. Its local government area is the City of Greater Geraldton. Prior to 1 July 2007, it was the seat of government of the Shire of Greenough.
| Utakarra Geraldton, Western Australia | |||||||||||||||
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| Population | 971 (2006 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 607/km2 (1,570/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 6530 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 1.6 km2 (0.6 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 5 km (3 mi) E of Geraldton | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Greater Geraldton | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Geraldton | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Durack | ||||||||||||||
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The suburb was gazetted in 1972.[2]
In the 2006 census, Utakarra had a population of 971.[1]
Utakarra Racecourse
The Geraldton Turf Club, established 1861, operates the Utakarra Racecourse on Eastward Rd.[3]
San Sprito Chapel
The San Spirito Chapel was built in 1936. It was designed and decorated by Monsignor John Hawes. The chapel is located in the Utakarra cemetery.[4]
References
- Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Utakarra (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 16 July 2007.
- "Land Act 1933-1969 – Naming of Localities (per 3862/68)". Western Australia Government Gazette. 26 May 1972. pp. 1972:1376.
- "Geraldton Turf Club". Racing & Wagering WA.
- "San Spirito Chapel - Geraldton".
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