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Strathalbyn, Western Australia

Coordinates: 28°45′11″S 114°38′46″E / 28.753°S 114.646°E / -28.753; 114.646
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Strathalbyn
GeraldtonWestern Australia
Population1,230 (2016 census)[1]
 • Density424/km2 (1,099/sq mi)
Postcode(s)6530
Area2.9 km2 (1.1 sq mi)
Location5 km (3 mi) NE of Geraldton
LGA(s)City of Greater Geraldton
State electorate(s)Geraldton
Federal division(s)Durack
Suburbs around Strathalbyn:
Spalding Spalding Moresby
Webberton Strathalbyn Moresby
Wonthella Woorree Woorree

28°45′11″S 114°38′46″E / 28.753°S 114.646°E / -28.753; 114.646

Strathalbyn is a northeastern suburb of Geraldton, Western Australia. Its local government area is the City of Greater Geraldton.

The suburb was gazetted in 1985.[2]

Geography

Strathalbyn is located 5.3 kilometres (3.3 mi) northeast of Geraldton's central business district on the south bank of the Chapman River, and is bounded by Place Road to the south, Fallowfield Street to the west and Koojarra Street to the north.[3]

Demographics

In the 2006 census, Strathalbyn had a population of 1,335,[4] a growth of 228 from the 2001 census.[5]

Strathalbyn residents had a median age of 33, and median incomes were above-average for the Geraldton region — $554 per week compared with $461 per week. The population of Strathalbyn was predominantly Australian-born - 81.8% as at the 2001 census - while 3.5% were born in the United Kingdom. 4.27% reported one or more parents of Italian birth.

The most popular religious affiliations in descending order in the 2006 census were Roman Catholic, no religion, Anglican and Uniting.

Facilities

Strathalbyn contains a recreation reserve, Muir Park, as well as a private school, Strathalbyn Christian College.

References

  1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Strathalbyn (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 21 March 2018. Edit this at Wikidata
  2. ^ "Naming of Localities - Shire of Greenough (per 3231/71)". Western Australia Government Gazette. 1 November 1985. p. 1985:3207.
  3. ^ Department of Land Information. StreetSmart Perth Street Directory (54th ed.). West Australian Newspapers Ltd. pp. Maps G1, G3. ISBN 978-0-909439-67-5.
  4. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Community Profile Series: Strathalbyn (State Suburb)". 2006 Census of Population and Housing. Retrieved 28 June 2007.
  5. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (19 November 2002). "2001 Community Profiles: 5022320 (Census Collection District)". 2001 Census of Population and Housing. Retrieved 28 June 2007. Edit this at Wikidata

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