Moresby, Western Australia

Moresby is a semi-rural suburb of Geraldton, located in the Mid West region of Western Australia. It is known for its hills, bushland, and quiet residential lifestyle.

The locality was published in 1980.

 Location 
Moresby is about 10 kilometers northeast of the Geraldton city centre. It is bordered by:
Waggrakine to the west
Strathalbyn and Woorree to the south
Wicherina and Moonyoonooka to the east

It sits near the Moresby Ranges, a line of hills offering views of the coast and surrounding countryside.

 Features 
Moresby is mostly a residential and rural area with:
Large lifestyle blocks and some farming properties
Views of the Moresby Ranges
Natural bushland, attracting wildlife and birdwatchers
A peaceful atmosphere, popular with families and retirees

In 2019, Singaporean developer Pip Holdings proposed to build a "rural Chinatown" in the suburb, with up to 1,500 houses, a commercial centre, and a school, all designed for Chinese immigrants. The project was suspended indefinitely in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

 Development 
Moresby has seen new housing developments in recent years, but much of the area still has a country feel.

 Population 
At 2016, Moresby had a population of about 870 people. At 2021, it had a population of 944, increase by 74.