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 Newcastle, New South Wales | |||||||||||||||
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![]() ![]() Waratah West | |||||||||||||||
Coordinates | 32°54′4″S 151°42′54″E | ||||||||||||||
Population | 2,988 (2016 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
• Density | 2,130/km2 (5,530/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 2298 | ||||||||||||||
Area | 1.4 km2 (0.5 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Location | 8 km (5 mi) WNW of Newcastle | ||||||||||||||
LGA(s) | City of Newcastle | ||||||||||||||
Parish | Newcastle | ||||||||||||||
State electorate(s) | Wallsend | ||||||||||||||
Federal division(s) | Newcastle | ||||||||||||||
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The Aboriginal people, in this area, the Awabakal, were the first people of this land.[2]
Waratah West Public School is a co-ed government primary located on 22 Leonora Parade.
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