Spalding, Western Australia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids SpaldingGeraldton, Western Australia |
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| Population | 2,484 (2006 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 500/km2 (1,300/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 6530 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 5 km2 (1.9 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 5 km (3 mi) NE of Geraldton | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Greater Geraldton | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Geraldton | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Durack | ||||||||||||||
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Spalding is a northeastern suburb of Geraldton, Western Australia. Its local government area is the City of Greater Geraldton.
The suburb was gazetted in 1979.
Geography
Spalding is located 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) northeast of Geraldton's central business district and is bounded by North West Coastal Highway to the west, Bedford and Koojarra Streets to the south and the extent of the Chapman River Regional Park to the north and east. The Chapman River flows through the suburb.
Demographics
In the 2006 census, Spalding had a population of 2,484.
Facilities
Eadon Clarke Sports Centre and the Spalding Park Golf Course are within the suburb.
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