Woongarrah, New South Wales

Woongarrah is a suburb of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia. It is part of the Central Coast Council local government area, as well as part of the Warnervale development precinct.

Woongarrah
Central Coast, New South Wales
Woongarrah
Coordinates33°13′55″S 151°28′5″E
Population4,507 (2011 census)[1]
Postcode(s)2259
Location10 km (6 mi) NE of Wyong
LGA(s)Central Coast Council
ParishMunmorah
State electorate(s)Wyong
Federal Division(s)Dobell
Suburbs around Woongarrah:
Wallarah Charmhaven Charmhaven
Wallarah Woongarrah Lake Haven
Warnervale Hamlyn Terrace Kanwal

It consists mainly of paddocks and rural properties, yet over the recent years, it has been urbanised, with housing estates being established, much like the neighbouring suburb Hamlyn Terrace as well as a planned railway station, and prominent town centre. The closest shopping centres to Woongarrah are Lakehaven Shopping Centre and Westfield Tuggerah.

Schools

  • Lakes Grammar
  • Woongarrah Public School
  • Mackillop Catholic College
  • Wadalba High School
  • Warnervale Public School

References

  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Woongarrah (State Suburb)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 16 February 2014.


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