| Geraldton Jambinu / Jambinbirri Western Australia | |||||||||
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Marine Terrace in Geraldton Geraldton Marina | |||||||||
  Geraldton | |||||||||
| Coordinates | 28°46′28″S 114°36′32″E / 28.77444°S 114.60889°E | ||||||||
| Population | 38,595 (2021 census)[1] (41st) | ||||||||
| • Density | 142.575/km2 (369.27/sq mi) | ||||||||
| Established | 1850 | ||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 6530, 6531, 6532 | ||||||||
| Area | 270.7 km2 (104.5 sq mi)[2] (2011 urban) | ||||||||
| Time zone | AWST (UTC+8) | ||||||||
| Location | |||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Greater Geraldton | ||||||||
| Region | Mid West | ||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Geraldton | ||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Durack | ||||||||
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Geraldton (Wajarri: Jambinu, Wilunyu: Jambinbirri)[3][4] is a coastal city in the Mid West region of Western Australia, 424 kilometres (263 mi) north of the state capital, Perth.
As of the 2021 census, Geraldton had an urban population of 38,595.[1] Geraldton is the seat of government for the City of Greater Geraldton, which also incorporates the town of Mullewa, Walkaway and large rural areas previously forming the shires of Greenough and Mullewa.
The Port of Geraldton is a major west coast seaport. Geraldton is an important service and logistics centre for regional mining, fishing, wheat, sheep and tourism industries.[5]
- ^ a b "2021 Geraldton, Census All persons QuickStats". Australian Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
- ^ "2011 Census Community Profiles: Geraldton". ABS Census. Australian Bureau of Statistics. Archived from the original on 26 March 2018. Retrieved 15 September 2016.
- ^ "Indigenous women's players aim for soccer title". Geraldton Guardian. 22 October 2021. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
- ^ Gratte, Stan. The Aboriginal History of Geraldton (Jambinu) and Surrounding Areas.
- ^ "Home". gpa.wa.gov.au.