West End, Western Australia
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| West End Geraldton, Western Australia |
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| Population | 312 (2006 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 164/km2 (425/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 6530 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 1.9 km2 (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 | ||||||||||||||
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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
