Summary
Niagara Park is a suburb of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia 6 kilometres (4 mi) north of Gosford's central business district. It is part of the Central Coast Council local government area. It consists of residential housing as well as acreage blocks and small farms with many houses backing onto natural bushland and reserves. It is close to the M1 and is 20 minutes from Shelly Beach. A peaceful community with rural aspects and a large technology driven primary school, Niagara Park is ideal for families with young children.
| Niagara Park Central Coast, New South Wales | |||||||||||||||
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 Niagara Park Station | |||||||||||||||
  Niagara Park | |||||||||||||||
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| Coordinates | 33°22′55″S 151°21′04″E / 33.382°S 151.351°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 2,743 (2016 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 1,143/km2 (2,960/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2250 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 2.4 km2 (0.9 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Central Coast Council | ||||||||||||||
| Parish | Gosford | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | The Entrance | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Dobell | ||||||||||||||
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The suburb contains Niagara Park railway station, which is on the Main North railway line. A shopping centre, timber mill, primary school, and sports centre are also located within Niagara Park.
History edit
The suburb took its name from a farm, which was owned by Mr. Measure, an American who named the farm after Niagara Falls. Niagara Park railway station was opened in October 1902 with the name Tundula and was later changed to its current name on 27 November.
Events edit
On the second Saturday of every month a large market is held at the shopping centre where residents set up tables selling various goods. There are also competitions for children held by the town crier.
A jobs convention is held annually at the local youth centre for students from various schools. The event is aimed at years 11 and 12.
Every year there is a large fete held at the local Niagara Park Primary School which features many rides and in the hall there are many baked goods stores.
The small shopping centre has a Spar supermarket and takeaway, cupcake shop, and community centre. It also boasts two factory outlets: the Sara Lee factory outlet and Scholastic Books, as well as the Bottle-O Valley Tavern.
Notable residents edit
- Julie Goodwin, chef, won the first Australian Masterchef
References edit
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Niagara Park (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 19 March 2018.
