Utakarra Geraldton, Western Australia |
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Population | 971 (2006 census) | ||||||||||||||
• 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.
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 Hawes . The chapel is located in the Utakarra cemetery .