Woorree, Western Australia

Woorree
Geraldton, Western Australia
Population 1,058 (2006 census)[1]
 • Density 278/km2 (721/sq mi)
Postcode(s) 6530
Area 3.8 km2 (1.5 sq mi)
Location 7 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

Coordinates: 28°46′30″S 114°39′40″E / 28.775°S 114.661°E / -28.775; 114.661

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

The suburb was gazetted in 1981.[2]

Geography

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

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

References

  1. 1 2 Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Community Profile Series : Woorree (State Suburb)". 2006 Census of Population and Housing. Retrieved 2007-06-28.
  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 (19 November 2002). "Community Profile Series : 5022314 (Census Collection District)". 2001 Census of Population and Housing. Retrieved 2007-06-22. Map


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