Geraldton

Geraldton
Jambinu / Jambinbirri
Western Australia
Marine Terrace in Geraldton
Marine Terrace in Geraldton
Geraldton Marina
Geraldton Marina
Geraldton is located in Western Australia
Geraldton
Geraldton
Coordinates28°46′28″S 114°36′32″E / 28.77444°S 114.60889°E / -28.77444; 114.60889
Population38,595 (2021 census)[1] (41st)
 • Density142.575/km2 (369.27/sq mi)
Established1850
Postcode(s)6530, 6531, 6532
Area270.7 km2 (104.5 sq mi)[2] (2011 urban)
Time zoneAWST (UTC+8)
Location
LGA(s)City of Greater Geraldton
RegionMid West
State electorate(s)Geraldton
Federal division(s)Durack
Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall
26.1 °C
79 °F
13.7 °C
57 °F
416.3 mm
16.4 in

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]

  1. ^ a b "2021 Geraldton, Census All persons QuickStats". Australian Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
  2. ^ "2011 Census Community Profiles: Geraldton". ABS Census. Australian Bureau of Statistics. Archived from the original on 26 March 2018. Retrieved 15 September 2016.
  3. ^ "Indigenous women's players aim for soccer title". Geraldton Guardian. 22 October 2021. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
  4. ^ Gratte, Stan. The Aboriginal History of Geraldton (Jambinu) and Surrounding Areas.
  5. ^ "Home". gpa.wa.gov.au.