Utakarra, Western Australia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Utakarra, in the City Of Greater Geraldton local government area.
| Locality | Utakarra |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Greater Geraldton |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -28.78088 |
| Longitude | 114.65209 |
| Population | 1,346 |
| Density | 272.5 /km² |
| Area | 4.9 km² |
| Elevation | 25 m |
| Postcode | 6530 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 371 km north-northwest |
Utakarra is a locality in the City Of Greater Geraldton local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,346. The locality covers an area of 4.9 km², giving a population density of about 272.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 25 m above sea level. It lies approximately 371 km north-northwest of Perth. Utakarra is located at 28.7809°S, 114.6521°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6530. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Utakarra lies on the edge of the vast Murchison region, a place where the ochre earth meets the endless blue of the Indian Ocean. It lies 3.7 km east of Geraldton, WA (from Geraldton, WA: bearing 99°T), and is situated 4.8 km north-north-east of Wandina. The air here carries the dry, mineral tang of the land, a scent that mingles with the briny kiss of the sea, a constant reminder of the powerful forces that shape this coastline. Low, scrubby vegetation, resilient and tenacious, clings to the sandy plains, punctuated by hardy wildflowers that burst into unexpected colour after the infrequent rains. The light at dusk often paints the sky in bruised purples and fiery oranges, a dramatic spectacle that reflects the raw, untamed beauty of this corner of Western Australia.
Historically, Utakarra's fortunes have been tied to the rich resources of the surrounding countryside. Its development was spurred by the need to support the burgeoning agricultural and pastoral industries that pushed inland, providing a crucial hub for the transport and export of wool and grain. The nearby port, a vital artery for the region, buzzes with the quiet efficiency of a working harbour, where the hum of machinery and the cries of seabirds form a distinctive soundtrack. While the focus has shifted over time, the legacy of those early pioneers, their grit and determination etched into the very landscape, remains palpable in the sturdy, practical character of Utakarra.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Utakarra, Western Australia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Utakarra, in the City Of Greater Geraldton local government area.
Detailed location data for Utakarra includes the postcode (6530), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Greater Geraldton), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Utakarra is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |