Moonyoonooka, Western Australia

Moonyoonooka is a rural locality in the Mid West region of Western Australia. It is part of the City of Greater Geraldton, located just east of the city.

Moonyoonooka is the site of Glengarry Homestead, the birthplace of Edith Cowan, the first Australian woman to serve as a member of parliament.

 Location 
Moonyoonooka is about 10 kilometers east of the Geraldton city centre. It is bordered by:
Meru and Utakarra to the west
Minnenooka to the southeast
Narngulu to the south
Deepdale to the north

It is located along the Geraldton–Mount Magnet Road.

 Features 
Moonyoonooka is known for:
Being home to the Geraldton Airport (also known as Geraldton–Moonyoonooka Airport)
Farming and rural lifestyle blocks
Natural bushland and open paddocks
A heritage-listed homestead in the area

The airport is a key transport link for the Mid West region, offering flights to Perth and other destinations.

 Population 
According to the 2021 census, Moonyoonooka had a population of around 245 people. Notably 9.1% of residents speak Vietnamese at home, 8 times the national average.

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