Beresford, Western Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Beresford Geraldton, Western Australia
Beresford Location in Western Australia
Postcode(s)	6530
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Location	2 km (1 mi) N of Geraldton
LGA(s)	City of Greater Geraldton
State electorate(s)	Geraldton
Federal Division(s)	Durack
Suburbs around Beresford: Bluff Point Spalding Indian Ocean Beresford Webberton Geraldton Wonthella

Beresford is a coastal suburb located north of Geraldton in Western Australia. It's part of the City of Greater Geraldton, which is its local government area. Beresford was officially named a suburb in 1972.

Where is Beresford?

Beresford sits right between Geraldton's main city area and another suburb called Bluff Point. To the south, it's bordered by Phelps Street. Reilly and Wittenoom Streets are to the southeast. The North West Coastal Highway forms its eastern edge. To the west, you'll find the beautiful Indian Ocean. Davis Street marks the northern boundary.

Who Lives in Beresford?

In 2006, about 1,234 people lived in Beresford. The average age of people living here was 38 years old. This means half the people were older than 38, and half were younger.

The average weekly income for residents was about $491. This was a bit higher than the average for the whole Geraldton area. Most people in Beresford, about 79.6%, were born in Australia. A smaller number, 4.30%, were born in the United Kingdom. Also, nearly 6% of residents had at least one parent who was born in Italy.

When it comes to religion, the most common groups in 2001 were:

• Roman Catholic
• People who reported no religion
• Anglican
• Uniting

What's in Beresford?

Beresford has some important places. In the southern part of the suburb, you can find the Geraldton Entertainment Centre. This is a place where people can go to watch shows and events. There's also a private school here called Geraldton Grammar School.