Georgetown, New South Wales

Georgetown is a suburb of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, located 6 kilometres (4 mi) from Newcastle's central business district. It is part of the City of Newcastle local government area.

Georgetown
Newcastle, New South Wales
Population1,960 (2016 census)[1]
 • Density2,450/km2 (6,300/sq mi)
Postcode(s)2298
Area0.8 km2 (0.3 sq mi)
Location6 km (4 mi) WNW of Newcastle
LGA(s)City of Newcastle
ParishNewcastle
State electorate(s)Newcastle
Federal Division(s)Newcastle
Suburbs around Georgetown:
Waratah Waratah Mayfield
Waratah Georgetown Islington
Waratah Broadmeadow Hamilton North

Origins

Georgetown is named after George Moate, as is Moate Street in the centre of the suburb. Moate acquired land in the general area of Georgetown in 1853, which he subdivided into an estate.[2] Georgetown began as a residential area for workers from industries like the Copper Smelting Works (Goninans) located nearby. By 1880, Georgetown was already described as a prosperous village.[3]

Demographics

Georgetown is a residential area with easy access to local services such as transport, schools and shops.[3] 96% of people spoke only English at home. 44% born in Australia and 40% born in England. 38% Protestant, 31% Catholic, 25% No Religion, 7% other. [4]

References
  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Georgetown (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 9 February 2018.
  2. "Hunter Valley Place Names and their Meanings". Archived from the original on 31 August 2007. Retrieved 22 August 2007.
  3. Newcastle City Council, Discover our Suburbs
  4. "Detailed Suburb Report for Georgetown". Microburbs. Retrieved 9 September 2020.


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