Waratah West, New South Wales

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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.

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

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.  
  2. ^ "Aboriginal culture". City of Newcastle. Retrieved 8 September 2020.