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Where is Geraldton, Australia?



Written and Fact-checked by | Updated On: December 10, 2025, 14:10 ET



Geraldton is located on the midwest coast of Western Australia, about 420 kilometres north of Perth. It lies between the Indian Ocean coastline and the rolling farmland and wildflower country that extend inland. It is famous for its fishing and port industries, stunning beaches, and landmarks such as the HMAS Sydney II Memorial and the Abrolhos Islands offshore.




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Facts about Geraldton, Australia

CountryAustralia
StateWestern Australia
RegionMid West Region
LocationOn the Indian Ocean coast, about 420 km north of Perth
Coordinates28.78° S, 114.61° E
Local Government AreaCity of Greater Geraldton
Founded1850
Original NameGeraldton (named after Governor Charles Fitzgerald)
Elevation~25 m
PopulationApprox. 38,000
AreaApprox. 9,900 sq km (City of Greater Geraldton)
Time ZoneAWST (UTC+08:00)
Postcode6530–6532
Major WaterwaysIndian Ocean, Greenough River (south)
Top AttractionsHMAS Sydney II Memorial, Museum of Geraldton, St Francis Xavier Cathedral, Point Moore Lighthouse, Houtman Abrolhos Islands (offshore), Geraldton Foreshore.
DemonymGeraldton residents
Main IndustriesFishing, agriculture, mining support, tourism, port logistics
Nearest AirportGeraldton Airport (GET)
Websitehttps://www.cgg.wa.gov.au