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 | |||||||||||||||
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Coordinates | 28°46′48″S 114°38′46″E | ||||||||||||||
Population | 1,467 (SAL 2021)[1] | ||||||||||||||
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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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]
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