West End, Western Australia

West End Geraldton, Western Australia
Population	312 (2006 census)[1]
• Density	164/km^2 (425/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	6530
Area	1.9 km^2 (0.7 sq mi)
Location	4 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

Coordinates: 28°46′55″S 114°35′20″E / 28.782°S 114.589°E

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

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

At the 2006 census, West End had a population of 312,^[1] 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

References

1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Community Profile Series : West End (State Suburb)". 2006 Census of Population and Housing. Retrieved 2007-06-22.
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 (54 (2013) ed.). West Australian Newspapers Ltd. pp. Map G2. ISBN 978-0-909439-67-5.