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Waratah West
NewcastleNew South Wales
Waratah West is located in Newcastle, Australia
Waratah West
Waratah West
Location in Newcastle, Australia
Population 2,988 (2016 census)
 • Density 2,130/km2 (5,500/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
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

The Aboriginal people, in this area, the Awabakal, were the first people of this land.

SLNSW 33349 New school Waratah West opened by Mr Heffron (cropped and cleaned)
School at Waratah West in 1955

Today

Waratah West Public School is a co-ed government primary located on 22 Leonora Parade.

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