City of Geraldton
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The City of Geraldton was 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
. The City covered an area of 46.3 square kilometres (17.9 sq mi), and its seat of government was the town of Geraldton
.
The council amalgamated with the Shire of Greenough
, which contained Geraldton's industrial and outer suburban areas, in 2007 to form the City of Geraldton-Greenough
. The area is now, as of 1 July 2011, part of the City of Greater 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. 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.
The councillors of both local government authorities resigned at the end of April 2007, and the first elections were held in October 2007.
Local Government Areas of Western Australia
The Australian state of Western Australia is divided into 141 local government areas...
in the Mid West region of Western Australia
Western Australia
Western Australia is a state of Australia, occupying the entire western third of the Australian continent. It is bounded by the Indian Ocean to the north and west, the Great Australian Bight and Indian Ocean to the south, the Northern Territory to the north-east and South Australia to the south-east...
, 424 kilometres (263 mi) north of the state capital, Perth
Perth, Western Australia
Perth is the capital and largest city of the Australian state of Western Australia and the fourth most populous city in Australia. The Perth metropolitan area has an estimated population of almost 1,700,000....
on the Indian Ocean
Indian Ocean
The Indian Ocean is the third largest of the world's oceanic divisions, covering approximately 20% of the water on the Earth's surface. It is bounded on the north by the Indian Subcontinent and Arabian Peninsula ; on the west by eastern Africa; on the east by Indochina, the Sunda Islands, and...
. The City covered an area of 46.3 square kilometres (17.9 sq mi), and its seat of government was the town of Geraldton
Geraldton, Western Australia
Geraldton is a city and port in Western Australia located north of Perth in the Mid West region. Geraldton has an estimated population at June 2010 of 36,958...
.
The council amalgamated with the Shire of Greenough
Shire of Greenough
The Shire of Greenough was a Local Government Area in the Mid West region of Western Australia, north of the state capital, Perth surrounding the city of Geraldton...
, which contained Geraldton's industrial and outer suburban areas, in 2007 to form the City of Geraldton-Greenough
City of Geraldton-Greenough
The City of Geraldton-Greenough was a Local Government Area in the Mid West region of Western Australia, north of the state capital, Perth on the Indian Ocean...
. The area is now, as of 1 July 2011, part of the City of Greater Geraldton
City of Greater Geraldton
The City of Greater Geraldton is a Local Government Area in the Mid West region of Western Australia, north of the state capital, Perth on the Indian Ocean...
.
History
Geraldton was gazetted as a municipal district in 1871. On 1 July 1961, it became a Town following the enactment of the Local Government Act 1960. On 22 April 1988, Geraldton attained City status.Amalgamation
A recommendation was made to the Minister for Local Government by the Local Government Advisory Board in August 2006 to amalgamate the City of Geraldton with the neighbouring Shire of GreenoughShire of Greenough
The Shire of Greenough was a Local Government Area in the Mid West region of Western Australia, north of the state capital, Perth surrounding 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. However, under the Local Government Act 1995
Local Government Act 1995
The Local Government Act 1995 is an act of the Western Australian Parliament which lays down the responsibilities, powers and procedures for election of Local Government Bodies.-External links:*...
(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.
The councillors of both local government authorities resigned at the end of April 2007, and the first elections were held in October 2007.
Wards
The City had not been divided into wards since the 1970s, and the 12 councillors represented all residents. The mayor was directly elected.Suburbs
- BeachlandsBeachlands, Western AustraliaBeachlands is an inner western suburb of Geraldton, Western Australia. Its Local Government Area is the City of Greater Geraldton.The suburb was gazetted in 1972.-Geography:...
- BeresfordBeresford, Western AustraliaBeresford is a northern coastal suburb of Geraldton, Western Australia. Its Local Government Area is the City of Greater Geraldton.The suburb was gazetted in 1972.-Geography:...
- Bluff PointBluff Point, Western AustraliaBluff Point is a northern coastal suburb of Geraldton, Western Australia. Its Local Government Area is the City of Greater Geraldton.The suburb was gazetted in 1972.-Geography:...
- GeraldtonGeraldton, Western AustraliaGeraldton is a city and port in Western Australia located north of Perth in the Mid West region. Geraldton has an estimated population at June 2010 of 36,958...
- Mahomets FlatsMahomets Flats, Western AustraliaMahomets Flats is an inner southern coastal suburb of Geraldton, Western Australia. Its Local Government Area is the City of Greater Geraldton.The suburb was gazetted in 1972.-Geography:...
- Mount TarcoolaMount Tarcoola, Western AustraliaMount Tarcoola is a southern suburb of Geraldton, Western Australia. Its Local Government Area is the City of Greater Geraldton.The northern part of the suburb was gazetted in 1972 by the Town of Geraldton, and the southern part was gazetted in 1979 by the Shire of Greenough.-Geography:Mount...
(split with Shire of GreenoughShire of GreenoughThe Shire of Greenough was a Local Government Area in the Mid West region of Western Australia, north of the state capital, Perth surrounding the city of Geraldton...
) - RangewayRangeway, Western AustraliaRangeway is an inner eastern suburb of Geraldton, Western Australia. Its Local Government Area is the City of Greater Geraldton.The suburb was gazetted in 1972.-Geography:Rangeway is located southeast of Geraldton's central business district...
- SpaldingSpalding, Western AustraliaSpalding is a northeastern suburb of Geraldton, Western Australia. Its Local Government Area is the City of Greater Geraldton.The suburb was gazetted in 1979.-Geography:...
- Sunset BeachSunset Beach, Western AustraliaSunset Beach is an outer northern coastal suburb of Geraldton, Western Australia. Its Local Government Area is the City of Greater Geraldton.The suburb was gazetted in 1977.-Geography:...
- UtakarraUtakarra, Western AustraliaUtakarra 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....
(split with Shire of GreenoughShire of GreenoughThe Shire of Greenough was a Local Government Area in the Mid West region of Western Australia, north of the state capital, Perth surrounding the city of Geraldton...
) - WebbertonWebberton, Western AustraliaWebberton is an industrial suburb northeast of Geraldton, Western Australia. Its Local Government Area is the City of Greater Geraldton.The suburb was gazetted in 1972.-Geography:...
- West EndWest End, Western AustraliaWest End is a western suburb of Geraldton, Western Australia. Its Local Government Area is the City of Greater Geraldton.The suburb was gazetted in 1972.-Geography:...
- WonthellaWonthella, Western AustraliaWonthella is an inner northern suburb of Geraldton, Western Australia. Its Local Government Area is the City of Greater Geraldton.The suburb was gazetted in 1972.At the 2006 census, Wonthella had a population of 1,497....
Population
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1921 | 4,174 |
| 1933 | 4,984 |
| 1947 | 5,972 |
| 1954 | 8,309 |
| 1961 | 10,894 |
| 1966 | 12,125 |
| 1971 | 15,118 |
| 1976 | 17,663 |
| 1981 | 19,096 |
| 1986 | 19,923 |
| 1991 | 20,521 |
| 1996 | 19,724 |
| 2001 | 19,179 |
| 2006 | 18,916 |