Karloo, Western Australia
| Karloo Geraldton, Western Australia | |||||||||||||
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| Population | 695 (2001 census)[1] | ||||||||||||
| • Density | 290/km2 (750/sq mi) | ||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 6530 | ||||||||||||
| Area | 2.4 km2 (0.9 sq mi) | ||||||||||||
| Location | 5 km (3 mi) SE of Geraldton | ||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Greater Geraldton | ||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Geraldton | ||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Durack | ||||||||||||
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Coordinates: 28°48′22″S 114°38′02″E / 28.806°S 114.634°E
Karloo is a locality southeast of Geraldton, Western Australia. Its local government area is the City of Greater Geraldton.
The locality was gazetted in 1979.[2]
Geography
Karloo is located 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) southeast of Geraldton's central business district, extending southeast from the suburb of Rangeway. Much of Karloo is still in its native state, and the route of the proposed Geraldton Southern Transport Corridor passes through the locality.[3]
Demographics
At the 2006 census, Karloo had a population of 641.[1] The median age of Karloo residents was 24 - significantly lower than the regional average of 35 - and median incomes were below-average for the region — $316 per week compared with $461 per week. 32.1% of the population were identified as Aboriginal, while 4.4% identified as Malay.
The most popular religious affiliations in descending order in the 2001 census were Roman Catholic, no religion, Anglican and Islam.
References
- 1 2 Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Community Profile Series : Karloo (State Suburb)". 2006 Census of Population and Housing. Retrieved 2007-06-27. Map
- ↑ "Naming of Localities - Shire of Greenough (per 3231/71)". Western Australia Government Gazette. 16 February 1979. p. 1979:431.
- ↑ Department of Land Information. StreetSmart® Perth Street Directory (54 (2013) ed.). West Australian Newspapers Ltd. pp. Maps G3, G5. ISBN 978-0-909439-67-5.