Geraldton WA, 6530
Geraldton Real Estate: Suburb Profile
Are you considering Geraldton, WA 6530 as your next move? It's a good first step to discover if the area is a good fit for you based on factors such as proximity to schools etc. The Homes.com.au suburb profile utilises market-leading data to provide you with the Geraldton median property prices, market trends & demographics to allow you to make informed decisions about your next property move.
Whether you are upsizing or downsizing to Geraldton, continue reading for a brief history lesson to discover more about the amazing lifestyle and what makes this suburb a worthy option.
Lifestyle Geraldton has many amenities and a day in Geraldton might include: -A walk around the town centre of Geraldton -Visiting one of the many parks or beaches -Shopping at one of the many malls or supermarkets -Visiting the library -Having lunch at one of the many cafes or restaurants Schools include Geraldton Primary School, Geraldton Senior College, Saint Francis Xavier Primary School, Holland Street School, Nagle Catholic College
History Geraldton is a coastal city in the mid-west region of the Australian state of Western Australia, 424 kilometres north of the state capital, Perth. As of June 2018, Geraldton had an urban population of 37,648. Geraldton is the seat of government for the City of Greater Geraldton, which also incorporates the town of Mullewa, Walkaway and large rural areas previously forming the shires of Greenough and Mullewa. The Port of Geraldton is a major west coast seaport. Geraldton is an important service and logistics centre for regional mining, fishing, wheat, sheep and tourism industries. Early historical timeline: In 1827, the first European settlers arrived at King George Sound to set up a base for trading.In 1829, the settlement was given the name of Geraldton after the Governor's wife.In 1832, a convict stockade was established near the site of today's town. In 1833, a famine caused by swarms of locusts led to deaths from starvation and disease.In 1836, a new prison was built near the site of today's town with convict labour.In 1840, a new military barracks was built near the site of today's town with convict labour. Geraldton is located in Western Australia and has been inhabited since 1827.
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