Waratah West, New South Wales

Waratah West
NewcastleNew South Wales
Waratah West is located in Newcastle, Australia
Waratah West
Waratah West
Coordinates32°54′4″S 151°42′54″E / 32.90111°S 151.71500°E / -32.90111; 151.71500
Population2,988 (2016 census)[1]
 • Density2,130/km2 (5,530/sq mi)
Postcode(s)2298
Area1.4 km2 (0.5 sq mi)
Location8 km (5 mi) WNW of Newcastle
LGA(s)City of Newcastle
ParishNewcastle
State electorate(s)Wallsend
Federal division(s)Newcastle
Suburbs around Waratah West:
Callaghan Warabrook Mayfield
North Lambton Waratah West Waratah
North Lambton Lambton Waratah

Waratah West is a suburb of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, located 8 kilometres (5 mi) from Newcastle's central business district. It is part of the City of Newcastle local government area.

History

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The Aboriginal people, in this area, the Awabakal, were the first people of this land.[2]

School at Waratah West in 1955

Today

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Waratah West Public School is a co-ed government primary located on 22 Leonora Parade.

References

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  1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Waratah West (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 9 February 2018. Edit this at Wikidata
  2. ^ "Aboriginal culture". City of Newcastle. Retrieved 8 September 2020.