Utakarra, Western Australia
| 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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Coordinates: 28°46′48″S 114°38′46″E / 28.780°S 114.646°E
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.[2]
At 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 Hawes . The chapel is located in the Utakarra cemetery .[4]
References
- 1 2 Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Utakarra (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 2007-07-16.
- ↑ "Land Act 1933-1969 – Naming of Localities (per 3862/68)". Western Australia Government Gazette. 26 May 1972. pp. 1972:1376.
- ↑ https://www.rwwa.com.au/home/club-events/geraldton-turf-club-1217.html
- ↑ http://www.monsignorhawes.com.au/thebuildings_geraldtonsanspirito.html
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