Its local government area is the City of Greater Geraldton.

[2] Spalding is located 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) northeast of Geraldton's central business district and is bounded by North West Coastal Highway to the west, Bedford and Koojarra Streets to the south and the extent of the Chapman River Regional Park to the north and east.

[3] Eadon Clarke Sports Centre and the Spalding Park Golf Course are within the suburb.

Matthew Lloyd White is standing president of the Spalding Park Golf Club.

Professional Golfer Vu Phan PGA is a regular of the golf course.