City of Greater Geraldton
The City of Greater Geraldton is a local government area (LGA) in the Mid West region of Western Australia. It includes the city of Geraldton and many nearby towns and rural areas.
| City of Greater Geraldton Geraldton, Western Australia | |
|---|---|
 Location in Western Australia | |
| Coordinates | 28.7761° S, 114.6113° E |
| Population | 39,489 (LGA 2021)[1] |
| Established | 2011 |
| Area | 12,625.5 km2 (4,874.7 sq mi) |
| Time zone | AWST (UTC) |
| Mayor | Jerry Clune[2] |
| Council seat | Geraldton |
| Region | Mid West |
History
The City of Greater Geraldton was formed in 2011. It was created by joining:
- The City of Geraldton-Greenough
- The Shire of Mullewa
This merger helped improve local services and made the council area larger.
Until the October 2011 elections, the council was administered by five commissioners, led by Ron Yuryevich, the mayor of City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, and which includes Ian Carpenter, the mayor of the former City and Nino Messina, the mayor of the former Shire.[3]
Location
The city is on the west coast of Australia, about 420 kilometers north of Perth. It covers a large area of about 12,600 square kilometers.
Main Towns
Main towns include:
- Geraldton – the main city and administrative center
- Mullewa – a small inland town known for wildflowers
- Walkaway, Greenough, and other small communities
Economy
The local economy is based on:
- Fishing – especially rock lobster
- Farming – wheat, sheep, and cattle
- Mining – including iron ore and other minerals
- Tourism – with beaches, museums, and natural parks
Government
The City of Greater Geraldton is managed by a mayor and councillors. They make decisions about local services like:
- Roads and parks
- Waste collection
- Community programs
- Local planning and building
Population
As of the 2021 census, around 42,000 people live in the City of Greater Geraldton.
- ↑ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Greater Geraldton (Local Government Area)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- ↑ "2023 Ordinary Election - Greater Geraldton". www.elections.wa.gov.au. Western Australian Electoral Commission. 2023. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
- ↑ City of Greater Geraldton. "Commissioners". Archived from the original on 21 September 2011. Retrieved 26 July 2011.