Utakarra, Western Australia

Utakarra
Utakarra
Interactive map of Utakarra
Coordinates: 28°46′48″S 114°38′46″E / 28.780°S 114.646°E / -28.780; 114.646
CountryAustralia
StateWestern Australia
CityGeraldton
LGA
Location
Government
 • State electorate
 • Federal division
Area
 • Total
4.9 km2 (1.9 sq mi)
Population
 • Total1,467 (SAL 2021)[2]
Postcode
6530
Suburbs around Utakarra
Wonthella Woorree Deepdale
Rangeway Utakarra Deepdale
Rangeway Karloo Narngulu

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.

The suburb was gazetted in 1972.[3]

In the 2006 census, Utakarra had a population of 971.[4]

Utakarra Racecourse

The Geraldton Turf Club, established 1861, operates the Utakarra Racecourse on Eastward Rd.[5]

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.[6]

References

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