Utakarra, Western Australia

Suburb of Geraldton, Western Australia

28°46′48″S 114°38′46″E / 28.780°S 114.646°E / -28.780; 114.646Population1,467 (SAL 2021)^[1]Postcode(s)6530Area4.9 km² (1.9 sq mi)Location5 km (3 mi) E of GeraldtonLGA(s)City of Greater Geraldton State electorate(s)Geraldton Federal division(s)Durack

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]

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

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