Utakarra, Western Australia
Suburb of Geraldton, Western Australia
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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.
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| Coordinates: 28°46′48″S 114°38′46″E | |||||||||||||
| Country | Australia | ||||||||||||
| State | Western Australia | ||||||||||||
| City | Geraldton | ||||||||||||
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• Total | 4.9 km2 (1.9 sq mi) | ||||||||||||
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| • Total | 1,467 (SAL 2021)[1] | ||||||||||||
| Postcode | 6530 | ||||||||||||
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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]
