Mahomets Flats, Western Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mahomets Flats Geraldton, Western Australia
Mahomets Flats Location in Western Australia
Postcode(s)	6530
Area	[convert: needs a number]
Location	2 km (1 mi) S of Geraldton
LGA(s)	City of Greater Geraldton
State electorate(s)	Geraldton
Federal Division(s)	Durack
Suburbs around Mahomets Flats: Beachlands Geraldton Geraldton Beachlands Mahomets Flats Mount Tarcoola Indian Ocean Tarcoola Beach Mount Tarcoola

Mahomets Flats is a coastal suburb located just south of Geraldton, in Western Australia. It's part of the larger City of Greater Geraldton. This area officially became a suburb in 1972, meaning its boundaries were formally set.

Exploring Mahomets Flats: Location and Boundaries

Mahomets Flats is found about 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) south of Geraldton's main city area. You can easily get there using the Brand Highway.

This suburb has clear boundaries:

• To the southwest, it meets the beautiful Indian Ocean.
• A freight railway line forms its northern border.
• To the east, you'll find Keane Drive and the Brand Highway.
• Olive Street marks the southern edge of the suburb.

Who Lives in Mahomets Flats?

In 2006, about 863 people called Mahomets Flats home. The average age of residents was 33 years old. This was a bit younger than the average age for the whole Geraldton region, which was 35.

Most people living in Mahomets Flats were born in Australia (about 80.4%). A smaller number (around 3.36%) were born in the United Kingdom. Also, about 6.91% of residents had at least one parent who was born in Italy.