West End, Western Australia

West End is a western suburb of Geraldton, Western Australia. Its local government area is the City of Greater Geraldton.

West End
Geraldton, Western Australia
Population507 (2016 census)[1]
 • Density267/km2 (691/sq mi)
Postcode(s)6530
Area1.9 km2 (0.7 sq mi)
Location4 km (2 mi) W of Geraldton
LGA(s)City of Greater Geraldton
State electorate(s)Geraldton
Federal Division(s)Durack
Suburbs around West End:
Indian Ocean Geraldton
Indian Ocean West End Beachlands
Indian Ocean Beachlands

The suburb was gazetted in 1972.[2]

Geography

West End is located on a peninsula extending to the west of Geraldton's central business district. While the suburb is mostly industrial and contains much of the Port of Geraldton's infrastructure, West End also hosts a small residential area, as well as a nature park on the coast around the peninsula.[3]

Demographics

In the 2006 census, West End had a population of 312,[4] with a median age of 55 - some 20 years above the regional average. Nearly half of West End residents live in caravans or other non-permanent accommodation.

Facilities
  • Belair Gardens Caravan Park
  • Point Moore
  • Point Moore Lighthouse
  • Pages Beach
  • Greys Beach
  • Geraldton Volunteer Marine Rescue Base
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References
  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "West End (WA) (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 18 April 2018.
  2. "Land Act 1933-1969 – Naming of Localities (per 3862/68)". Western Australia Government Gazette. 26 May 1972. p. 1972:1376.
  3. Department of Land Information. StreetSmart Perth Street Directory (54th ed.). West Australian Newspapers Ltd. pp. Map G2. ISBN 978-0-909439-67-5.
  4. Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Community Profile Series : West End (State Suburb)". 2006 Census of Population and Housing. Retrieved 22 June 2007.
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