Utakarra, Western Australia

Utakarra
Geraldton, Western Australia
Utakarra
Coordinates28°46′48″S 114°38′46″E / 28.780°S 114.646°E / -28.780; 114.646
Population1,467 (SAL 2021)
Postcode(s)6530
Area4.9 km2 (1.9 sq mi)
Location5 km (3 mi) E of Geraldton
LGA(s)City of Greater Geraldton
State electorate(s)Geraldton
Federal division(s)Durack
Suburbs around Utakarra:
Wonthella Woorree Deepdale
Rangeway Utakarra Deepdale
Rangeway Karloo Narngulu

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 John Hawes. The chapel is located in the Utakarra cemetery.