Moresby, Western Australia

Moresby
Geraldton, Western Australia
Population 746 (2006 census)[1]
Postcode(s) 6530
Location 10 km (6 mi) NE of Geraldton
LGA(s) City of Greater Geraldton
State electorate(s) Geraldton
Federal Division(s) Durack
Suburbs around Moresby:
Waggrakine Waggrakine
Spalding Moresby Moonyoonooka
Strathalbyn Woorree Deepdale

Coordinates: 28°44′06″S 114°40′19″E / 28.735°S 114.672°E / -28.735; 114.672

Moresby is a locality northeast of Geraldton, Western Australia, on the north bank of the Chapman River. Its local government area is the City of Greater Geraldton.

The locality was gazetted in 1980.[2]

Demographics

At the 2006 census, Moresby had a population of 746.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Community Profile Series : Moresby (State Suburb)". 2006 Census of Population and Housing. Retrieved 2007-06-22. Map
  2. "Naming of Locality - Shire of Greenough (per 3231/71)". Western Australia Government Gazette. 1 August 1980. p. 1980:2588.


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