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Waratah West

Coordinates: 32°54′4″S 151°42′54″E / 32.90111°S 151.71500°E / -32.90111; 151.71500
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Waratah West
Waratah West is located in Newcastle, Australia
Waratah West
Waratah West
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Interactive map of Waratah West
Coordinates: 32°54′4″S 151°42′54″E / 32.90111°S 151.71500°E / -32.90111; 151.71500
CountryAustralia
StateNew South Wales
CityNewcastle
LGA
Location
Government
 • State electorate
 • Federal division
Area
 • Total
1.4 km2 (0.54 sq mi)
Population
 • Total3,142 (SAL 2021)[2]
Postcode
2298
ParishNewcastle
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.[3]

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 (28 June 2022). "Waratah West (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  2. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Waratah West (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  3. ^ "Aboriginal culture". City of Newcastle. Retrieved 8 September 2020.