City of Greater Geraldton
Geraldton, Western Australia
Location in Western Australia
Map
Coordinates28.7761° S, 114.6113° E
Population39,489 (LGA 2021)[1]
Established2011
Area12,625.5 km2 (4,874.7 sq mi)
Time zoneAWST (UTC)
MayorJerry Clune[2]
Council seatGeraldton
RegionMid West
State electorate(s)Geraldton, Agricultural Region
Federal division(s)Durack
WebsiteCity of Greater Geraldton
LGAs around City of Greater Geraldton:
Indian Ocean Murchison, Chapman Valley Murchison
Indian Ocean City of Greater Geraldton Yalgoo
Indian Ocean Mingenew, Irwin Morawa

The City of Greater Geraldton is a local government area in the Mid West region of Western Australia, 424 kilometres (263 mi) north of the state capital, Perth on the Indian Ocean. It covers an area of 12,625.5 square kilometres (4,874.7 sq mi), and its seat of government is the town of Geraldton.

It was established on 1 July 2011 following the amalgamation of the Shire of Mullewa and the City of Geraldton-Greenough, itself a product of a 2007 amalgamation between the City of Geraldton and Shire of Greenough.

History

A recommendation was made to the Minister for Local Government by the Local Government Advisory Board in August 2006 to amalgamate the Shire of Greenough with the City of Geraldton.

The Greenough electors successfully petitioned for a referendum to determine whether amalgamation should proceed. This was held on 2 December 2006, and with a participation rate of 28.74%, a majority of 80% voted against the proposal.[3] However, under the Local Government Act 1995 (clause 10 of Schedule 2.1) as the vote did not attract 50% of registered voters, it did not meet the requirements for a valid poll.[4]

The Liberal government, elected in mid-2008, announced its intentions to amalgamate local governments around the state in line with reforms undertaken elsewhere in Australia. Ultimately, the plan did not succeed, but a number of local governments commenced negotiations for voluntary mergers. One such group included the City, the Shire of Chapman Valley and the Shire of Mullewa. In February 2010, Chapman Valley decided not to proceed, citing community opposition.[5][6] In December 2010, the Local Government Advisory Board approved the merger.[7] Polls were held in both municipalities, with 72.61% of voters in Geraldton-Greenough and 83.23% of voters in Mullewa voting against the merger.[8] However, both polls failed to reach the minimum 50% required to be a valid poll, and the City of Greater Geraldton came into being on 1 July 2011.

Until the October 2011 elections, the council was administered by five commissioners, led by Ron Yuryevich, the mayor of City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, and including Ian Carpenter, the mayor of the former City and Nino Messina, the mayor of the former Shire.[9]

Wards

The City is divided into seven wards, each with two councillors, plus a directly elected mayor to serve the entire district.[10]

Towns, suburbs and localities

The towns, suburbs and localities of the City of Greater Geraldton with population and size figures based on the most recent Australian census:[11][12]

Locality Population Area Map
Ambania 15 (SAL 2021)[13] 327.9 km2 (126.6 sq mi) Map
Beachlands 1,400 (SAL 2021)[14] 1.4 km2 (0.54 sq mi) Map
Beresford 1,463 (SAL 2021)[15] 1.4 km2 (0.54 sq mi) Map
Bluff Point 1,381 (SAL 2021)[16] 1.6 km2 (0.62 sq mi) Map
Bootenal 48 (SAL 2021)[17] 25.6 km2 (9.9 sq mi) Map
Bringo 25 (SAL 2021)[18] 40.3 km2 (15.6 sq mi) Map
Burma Road 3 (SAL 2021)[19] 206.9 km2 (79.9 sq mi) Map
Cape Burney 538 (SAL 2021)[20][21] 19.1 km2 (7.4 sq mi) Map
Deepdale 973 (SAL 2021)[22] 6.4 km2 (2.5 sq mi) Map
Devils Creek 16 (SAL 2021)[23] 261.7 km2 (101.0 sq mi) Map
Drummond Cove 1,605 (SAL 2021)[24] 1.6 km2 (0.62 sq mi) Map
East Chapman 43 (SAL 2021)[25] 78.2 km2 (30.2 sq mi) Map
Ellendale 25 (SAL 2021)[26] 175.7 km2 (67.8 sq mi) Map
Eradu 3 (SAL 2021)[27] 41.5 km2 (16.0 sq mi) Map
Eradu South 5 (SAL 2021)[28] 72.8 km2 (28.1 sq mi) Map
Georgina 80 (SAL 2021)[29] 71 km2 (27 sq mi) Map
Geraldton 3,246 (SAL 2021)[30] 4.4 km2 (1.7 sq mi) Map
Glenfield 1,009 (SAL 2021)[31] 8.3 km2 (3.2 sq mi) Map
Greenough 344 (SAL 2021)[32] 67.5 km2 (26.1 sq mi) Map
Houtman Abrolhos 0 (SAL 2021)[33] 2,440.8 km2 (942.4 sq mi) Map
Karloo 495 (SAL 2021)[34] 3.9 km2 (1.5 sq mi) Map
Kojarena 21 (SAL 2021)[35] 50.6 km2 (19.5 sq mi) Map
Mahomets Flats 806 (SAL 2021)[36] 0.9 km2 (0.35 sq mi) Map
Meru 219 (SAL 2021)[37] 4.4 km2 (1.7 sq mi) Map
Minnenooka 40 (SAL 2021)[38] 108.4 km2 (41.9 sq mi) Map
Moonyoonooka 286 (SAL 2021)[39] 158.9 km2 (61.4 sq mi) Map
Moresby 944 (SAL 2021)[40] 26 km2 (10 sq mi) Map
Mount Hill 41 (SAL 2016)[41][42] 43.3 km2 (16.7 sq mi) Map
Mount Tarcoola 3,257 (SAL 2021)[43] 2.2 km2 (0.85 sq mi) Map
Mullewa 356 (SAL 2021)[44] 415.1 km2 (160.3 sq mi) Map
Narngulu 44 (SAL 2021)[45] 25.2 km2 (9.7 sq mi) Map
Northern Gully 10 (SAL 2021)[46] 61.2 km2 (23.6 sq mi) Map
Nunierra 22 (SAL 2021)[47] 2,388 km2 (922 sq mi) Map
Pindar 13 (SAL 2021)[48] 2,175.3 km2 (839.9 sq mi) Map
Rangeway 1,871 (SAL 2021)[49] 1.8 km2 (0.69 sq mi) Map
Rudds Gully 238 (SAL 2021)[50] 18.6 km2 (7.2 sq mi) Map
Sandsprings 9 (SAL 2016)[51][52] 36.7 km2 (14.2 sq mi) Map
South Greenough 116 (SAL 2021)[53] 64.5 km2 (24.9 sq mi) Map
Spalding 1,992 (SAL 2021)[54] 4.4 km2 (1.7 sq mi) Map
Strathalbyn 1,165 (SAL 2021)[55] 1.7 km2 (0.66 sq mi) Map
Sunset Beach 1,558 (SAL 2021)[56] 1.9 km2 (0.73 sq mi) Map
Tarcoola Beach 1,360 (SAL 2021)[57] 1.3 km2 (0.50 sq mi) Map
Tardun 23 (SAL 2021)[58] 632.6 km2 (244.2 sq mi) Map
Tenindewa 54 (SAL 2021)[59] 723.1 km2 (279.2 sq mi) Map
Tibradden 3 (SAL 2021)[60] 46.1 km2 (17.8 sq mi) Map
Utakarra 1,467 (SAL 2021)[61] 4.9 km2 (1.9 sq mi) Map
Waggrakine * 2,679 (SAL 2021)[62] 31.2 km2 (12.0 sq mi) Map
Walkaway 222 (SAL 2021)[63] 113.1 km2 (43.7 sq mi) Map
Wandina 4,375 (SAL 2021)[64] 3.4 km2 (1.3 sq mi) Map
Webberton 158 (SAL 2021)[65] 2.5 km2 (0.97 sq mi) Map
West Casuarinas 29 (SAL 2021)[66] 684.4 km2 (264.2 sq mi) Map
West End 536 (SAL 2021)[67] 2.3 km2 (0.89 sq mi) Map
Wicherina 4 (SAL 2021)[68] 73.8 km2 (28.5 sq mi) Map
Wicherina South 0 (SAL 2016)[69][70] 69.5 km2 (26.8 sq mi) Map
Wongoondy 29 (SAL 2021)[71] 501.1 km2 (193.5 sq mi) Map
Wonthella 1,711 (SAL 2021)[72] 3.7 km2 (1.4 sq mi) Map
Woorree 1,295 (SAL 2021)[73] 5 km2 (1.9 sq mi) Map

Mayors

Main article: List of mayors of Geraldton

Population

The population of Greater Geraldton grew from 34,019 in 2001 to 38,634 at the 2016 census, representing an increase of 14%. Unemployment in Greater Geraldton at the census was estimated at 8.8%, compared to 7.8% in Western Australia and 6.9% nationally.[74]

The historical populations of the area which formed Geraldton-Greenough were:

Year Population Geraldton Greenough Mullewa
1921 6,365 4,174 1,375 816
1933 8,162 4,984 1,556 1,622
1947 8,864 5,972 1,567 1,325
1954 11,337 8,309 1,371 1,657
1961 13,842 10,894 1,321 1,627
1966 15,544 12,125 1,594 1,825
1971 18,887 15,118 1,920 1,849
1976 22,501 17,663 2,979 1,859
1981 25,356 19,096 4,612 1,648
1986 27,176 19,923 5,798 1,455
1991 29,537 20,521 7,626 1,390
1996 31,237 19,724 10,337 1,176
2001 32,196 19,179 11,927 1,090
2006 33,372 18,916 13,545 911

Heritage-listed places

Main article: List of State Register of Heritage Places in the City of Greater Geraldton

As of 2023, 744 places are heritage-listed in the City of Greater Geraldton,[75] of which 86 are on the State Register of Heritage Places.[76]

References

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  14. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Beachlands (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  15. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Beresford (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  16. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Bluff Point (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  17. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Bootenal (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  18. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Bringo (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  19. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Burma Road (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
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  23. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Devils Creek (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  24. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Drummond Cove (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
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  33. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Houtman Abrolhos (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  34. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Karloo (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  35. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Kojarena (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  36. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Mahomets Flats (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  37. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Meru (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  38. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Minnenooka (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  39. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Moonyoonooka (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  40. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Moresby (WA) (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
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  42. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Mount Hill (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2016 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  43. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Mount Tarcoola (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  44. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Mullewa (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  45. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Narngulu (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  46. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Northern Gully (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  47. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Nunierra (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  48. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Pindar (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  49. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Rangeway (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  50. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Rudds Gully (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
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  56. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Sunset Beach (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  57. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Tarcoola Beach (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  58. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Tardun (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  59. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Tenindewa (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  60. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Tibradden (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  61. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Utakarra (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  62. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Waggrakine (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  63. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Walkaway (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  64. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Wandina (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  65. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Webberton (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  66. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "West Casuarinas (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  67. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "West End (WA) (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  68. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Wicherina (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  69. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Wicherina South (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2016. Edit this at Wikidata
  70. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Wicherina South (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2016 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  71. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Wongoondy (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  72. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Wonthella (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  73. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Woorree (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  74. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Greater Geraldton (C)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 August 2019. Edit this at Wikidata
  75. ^ "City of Greater Geraldton Heritage Places". inherit.stateheritage.wa.gov.au. Heritage Council of Western Australia. Retrieved 24 February 2023.
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