Woorree, Western Australia

Woorree is an eastern suburb of Geraldton, Western Australia. Its local government area is the City of Greater Geraldton.

Woorree
GeraldtonWestern Australia
Woorree is located in Western Australia
Woorree
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Coordinates28°46′30″S 114°39′40″E / 28.775°S 114.661°E / -28.775; 114.661
Population1,295 (SAL 2021)[1]
Postcode(s)6530
Area5 km2 (1.9 sq mi)
Location7 km (4 mi) ENE of Geraldton
LGA(s)City of Greater Geraldton
State electorate(s)Geraldton
Federal division(s)Durack
Suburbs around Woorree:
Strathalbyn Moresby Moresby
Wonthella Woorree Deepdale
Utakarra Utakarra Deepdale

The suburb was gazetted in 1981.[2]

Geography

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Woorree is located 7 kilometres (4 mi) east-northeast of Geraldton's central business district along the south bank of the Chapman River. It is bounded by Place Road to the north, Polo Road to the east and Geraldton-Mount Magnet Road to the south.

Demographics

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In the 2006 census, Woorree had a population of 1,058,[3] up from 612 (42.15%) at the 2001 census.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Woorree (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.  
  2. ^ "Naming of Locality - Shire of Greenough (per 3231/71)". Western Australia Government Gazette. 13 March 1981. p. 1981:942.
  3. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Community Profile Series: Woorree (State Suburb)". 2006 Census of Population and Housing. Retrieved 28 June 2007.
  4. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (19 November 2002). "2001 Community Profiles: 5022314 (Census Collection District)". 2001 Census of Population and Housing. Retrieved 22 June 2007.