Suburb of Geraldton, Western Australia
| Utakarra Geraldton, Western Australia | |||||||||||||||
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  Utakarra | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 28°46′48″S 114°38′46″E / 28.780°S 114.646°E / -28.780; 114.646 | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 1,467 (SAL 2021) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 6530 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 4.9 km (1.9 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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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.
In the 2006 census, Utakarra had a population of 971.
Utakarra Racecourse
The Geraldton Turf Club, established 1861, operates the Utakarra Racecourse on Eastward Rd.
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.
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".
| Cities, towns and localities in the Mid West region of Western Australia | |
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| City of Greater Geraldton | |
| Shire of Carnamah | |
| Shire of Chapman Valley | |
| Shire of Coorow | |
| Shire of Cue | |
| Shire of Irwin | |
| Shire of Meekatharra | |
| Shire of Mingenew | |
| Shire of Morawa | |
| Shire of Mount Magnet | |
| Shire of Murchison | |
| Shire of Northampton | |
| Shire of Perenjori | |
| Shire of Sandstone | |
| Shire of Three Springs | |
| Shire of Yalgoo | |
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