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
Utakarra is located in Western Australia
Utakarra
Utakarra
Coordinates28°46′48″S 114°38′46″E
Population1,467 (SAL 2021)[1]
Postcode(s)6530
Area4.9 km2 (1.9 sq mi)
Location5 km (3 mi) E of Geraldton
LGA(s)City of Greater Geraldton
State electorate(s)Geraldton
Federal division(s)Durack
Suburbs around Utakarra:
Wonthella Woorree Deepdale
Rangeway Utakarra Deepdale
Rangeway Karloo Narngulu

The suburb was gazetted in 1972.[2]

In the 2006 census, Utakarra had a population of 971.[3]

Utakarra Racecourse

The Geraldton Turf Club, established 1861, operates the Utakarra Racecourse on Eastward Rd.[4]

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.[5]

References

  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Utakarra (Suburb and Locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. 
  2. "Land Act 1933-1969 – Naming of Localities (per 3862/68)". Western Australia Government Gazette. 26 May 1972. pp. 1972:1376.
  3. Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Utakarra (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 16 July 2007.
  4. "Geraldton Turf Club". Racing & Wagering WA.
  5. "San Spirito Chapel - Geraldton".


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