City of Greater Geraldton

The City of Greater Geraldton is a local government area (LGA) in the Mid West region of Western Australia. It includes the city of Geraldton and many nearby towns and rural areas.

 History 
The City of Greater Geraldton was formed in 2011. It was created by joining:
The City of Geraldton-Greenough
The Shire of Mullewa

This merger helped improve local services and made the council area larger.

Until the October 2011 elections, the council was administered by five commissioners, led by Ron Yuryevich, the mayor of City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, and which includes Ian Carpenter, the mayor of the former City and Nino Messina, the mayor of the former Shire.

 Location 
The city is on the west coast of Australia, about 420 kilometers north of Perth. It covers a large area of about 12,600 square kilometers.

 Main Towns 
Main towns include:
Geraldton – the main city and administrative center
Mullewa – a small inland town known for wildflowers
Walkaway, Greenough, and other small communities

 Economy 
The local economy is based on:
Fishing – especially rock lobster
Farming – wheat, sheep, and cattle
Mining – including iron ore and other minerals
Tourism – with beaches, museums, and natural parks

 Government 
The City of Greater Geraldton is managed by a mayor and councillors. They make decisions about local services like:
Roads and parks
Waste collection
Community programs
Local planning and building

 Population 
As of the 2021 census, around 42,000 people live in the City of Greater Geraldton.