Wyong Shire Council
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Wyong Shire is located in the Central Coast region of New South Wales
, Australia
, north of Sydney
. Wyong Shire's administrative centre is located in the town of Wyong
, and the Council maintains service and information centres at The Entrance
, Tuggerah
and at Lakehaven Shopping Centre
. The Council and the City of Gosford control the Gosford/Wyong Councils' Water Authority, which operates the Mangrove Creek Dam.
Wyong Shire is located around the coastal lake system of Tuggerah Lake
, Budgewoi Lake and Lake Munmorah
. It includes a coastal strip from Bateau Bay
to Budgewoi
, some lakeside towns and residential areas, some inland towns on the coastal plain and a sparsely populated region to the west with some rural townships (Yarramalong
, Dooralong
, Jilliby
) and regions of native bush (Kulnura
).
The council area is bounded
The current council, elected in 2008, is:
The current GENERAL MANAGER of Council is Mr. Michael Whittaker.
- were 144,297 people as at 30 June 2006, the 16th largest Local Government Area in New South Wales. It was equal to 2.1% of the New South Wales population of 6,827,694
- was an increase of 1,480 people over the year to 30 June 2006, the 8th largest population growth in a Local Government Area in New South Wales. It was equal to 2.5% of the 58,753 increase in the population of New South Wales
- was, in percentage terms, an increase of 1.0% in the number of people over the year to 30 June 2006, the 45th fastest growth in population of a Local Government Area in New South Wales. In New South Wales the population grew by 0.9%
- was an increase in population over the 10 years to 30 June 2006 of 24,112 people or 20% (1.8% in annual average terms), the 17th highest rate of a Local Government Area in New South Wales. In New South Wales the population grew by 622,966 or 10% (1.0% in annual average terms) over the same period.
- were 47,654 wage and salary earners (ranked 18th in New South Wales and 47th in Australia, 1.8% of New South Wales's 2,558,415 and 0.6% of Australia's 7,831,856)
- was a total income of $1,681,886,926 (around $1.7 billion) (ranked 22nd in New South Wales and 56th in Australia, 1.6% of New South Wales's $107,179,688,262 (around $107 billion) and 0.6% of Australia's $304,034,755,876 (around $304 billion))
- was an estimated average
income per wage and salary earner of $35,294 (ranked 72nd in New South Wales and 227th in Australia, 85% of New South Wales's $41,407 and 91% of Australia's $38,820)
- was an estimated median
income per wage and salary earner of $32,173 (ranked 76th in New South Wales and 252nd in Australia, 91% of New South Wales's $35,479 and 94% of Australia's $34,149).
(xx = work in progress)
, Japan
Southland District
, New Zealand
New South Wales
New South Wales is a state of :Australia, located in the east of the country. It is bordered by Queensland, Victoria and South Australia to the north, south and west respectively. To the east, the state is bordered by the Tasman Sea, which forms part of the Pacific Ocean. New South Wales...
, Australia
Australia
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, north of Sydney
Sydney
Sydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. As of June 2010, the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people...
. Wyong Shire's administrative centre is located in the town of Wyong
Wyong, New South Wales
Wyong was proclaimed a town in 1888 and is currently a major northern suburb of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, located approximately 89 km NNE of Sydney. It is the administrative centre for the Wyong Shire local government area.- History :...
, and the Council maintains service and information centres at The Entrance
The Entrance, New South Wales
The Entrance is a district centre and town of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia. It is part of the Wyong Shire local government area. At the 2006 census, The Entrance had a population of 2,632 people....
, Tuggerah
Tuggerah, New South Wales
Tuggerah is a suburb of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia, situated on the Main North Line and Sydney-Newcastle Freeway about 90 km north of Sydney. It is part of the Wyong Shire local government area....
and at Lakehaven Shopping Centre
Lakehaven Shopping Centre
Lake Haven Shopping Centre is a shopping centre in the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia, located about 10 km northeast of Wyong. It is owned by CFS Retail Property Trust, a subsidiary of Colonial First State, who acquired it in April 1997...
. The Council and the City of Gosford control the Gosford/Wyong Councils' Water Authority, which operates the Mangrove Creek Dam.
Wyong Shire is located around the coastal lake system of Tuggerah Lake
Tuggerah Lake
Tuggerah Lake is a large coastal saltwater lake on the Central Coast of New South Wales about north of Sydney. It is connected with the sea through a tidal channel at its southern end known as The Entrance. It is also connected with two smaller lakes, Budgewoi Lake and through that to Lake...
, Budgewoi Lake and Lake Munmorah
Lake Munmorah
Lake Munmorah may refer to:*Lake Munmorah, New South Wales - A suburb on the Central Coast of New South Wales, Australia*Lake Munmorah - The northern most lake of the body of water collectively known as The Tuggerah Lakes...
. It includes a coastal strip from Bateau Bay
Bateau Bay, New South Wales
Bateau Bay is a coastal suburb of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia. It is part of the Wyong Shire local government area. Bateau Bay lies in the area known as Darkinjung to Indigenous Australians...
to Budgewoi
Budgewoi, New South Wales
Budgewoi is a suburb located on the Central Coast of New South Wales, Australia, as part of the Wyong Shire local government area. Budgewoi itself is located more than 100 km north of the Sydney central business district....
, some lakeside towns and residential areas, some inland towns on the coastal plain and a sparsely populated region to the west with some rural townships (Yarramalong
Yarramalong, New South Wales
Yarramalong is a suburb of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia, located upstream from Wyong along the Wyong River...
, Dooralong
Dooralong, New South Wales
Dooralong is a suburb of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia. It is part of the Wyong Shire local government area....
, Jilliby
Jilliby, New South Wales
Jilliby is a large non-metropolitan suburb located in the Dooralong Valley of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia. It is part of the Wyong Shire local government area....
) and regions of native bush (Kulnura
Kulnura, New South Wales
Kulnura is a suburb of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia, located north of Mangrove Mountain along George Downes Drive. It is split between the City of Gosford and Wyong Shire local government areas...
).
The council area is bounded
- North by the City of Lake Macquarie, the boundary running along the southern shore of Lake MacquarieLake Macquarie (New South Wales)Lake Macquarie is Australia's largest coastal salt water lake, covering an area of in the Hunter Region of New South Wales with most of the City of Lake Macquarie's residents living near its shores. It is connected to the Tasman Sea by a short channel. Lake Macquarie is twice as large as Sydney...
, then through WyeeWyee, New South WalesWyee is a small town in the Lake Macquarie region of New South Wales, Australia, in the City of Lake Macquarie. It is near the Sydney-Newcastle Freeway and has a station on the CityRail Newcastle and Central Coast railway line. It had a population of 1,487 in 2001...
and then North-West between Lemon TreeLemon Tree, New South WalesLemon Tree is a suburb of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia. It is part of the Wyong Shire local government area....
and CooranbongCooranbong, New South WalesCooranbong is a town and rural suburb of the City of Lake Macquarie in New South Wales, Australia, and is located west of the town of Morisset off the Sydney-Newcastle Freeway....
. - West by City of CessnockCity of CessnockCessnock City Council is a Local Government Area in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, Australia, located to the west of Newcastle. The largest population centre and council seat is the city of Cessnock, after which the LGA is named....
. - South by City of Gosford, the boundary running Bateau Bay and Forresters Beach, through Tumbi Umbi, Holgate, Lisarow, Somersby and Kulnura,
- East by the Tasman Sea
History
1889 saw the opening of the railway from Sydney to Newcastle, and Wyong turning into a proper township with the opening of the Royal Hotel and the first post office was established. The railway was the making of the timber industry. In its heyday, around the turn of the century, Wyong exported thousands of railway sleepers. In 1903 the Lighthouse at Norah Head was built and the first few houses began to appear at The Entrance. Already early tourists were making the trip to Tuggerah Lakes - by boat, horse-drawn vehicle and train - to take advantage of fishing and walking opportunities in the area, and the population of the Shire grew over time. Roads, bridges and boarding houses were built. In 1947, Wyong Shire was created out of the old Erina Shire.Council
Wyong Shire Council is composed of ten councillors elected proportionally. The area is divided into two wards, each electing five councillors. The mayor is not directly elected. The current makeup of the council is as follows:| Party | Councillors | |
|---|---|---|
| Independents Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
4 | |
| Australian Labor Party Australian Labor Party The Australian Labor Party is an Australian political party. It has been the governing party of the Commonwealth of Australia since the 2007 federal election. Julia Gillard is the party's federal parliamentary leader and Prime Minister of Australia... |
3 | |
| Liberal Party of Australia Liberal Party of Australia The Liberal Party of Australia is an Australian political party.Founded a year after the 1943 federal election to replace the United Australia Party, the centre-right Liberal Party typically competes with the centre-left Australian Labor Party for political office... |
2 | |
| The Greens Australian Greens The Australian Greens, commonly known as The Greens, is an Australian green political party.The party was formed in 1992; however, its origins can be traced to the early environmental movement in Australia and the formation of the United Tasmania Group , the first Green party in the world, which... |
1 | |
| Total | 10 | |
The current council, elected in 2008, is:
| Ward | A Ward | Doug Vincent | Labor Australian Labor Party The Australian Labor Party is an Australian political party. It has been the governing party of the Commonwealth of Australia since the 2007 federal election. Julia Gillard is the party's federal parliamentary leader and Prime Minister of Australia... |
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| Greg Best | Independent Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
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| John McNamara | Liberal Liberal Party of Australia The Liberal Party of Australia is an Australian political party.Founded a year after the 1943 federal election to replace the United Australia Party, the centre-right Liberal Party typically competes with the centre-left Australian Labor Party for political office... |
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| Bill Symington | Independent Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
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| Sue Wynn | Greens Australian Greens The Australian Greens, commonly known as The Greens, is an Australian green political party.The party was formed in 1992; however, its origins can be traced to the early environmental movement in Australia and the formation of the United Tasmania Group , the first Green party in the world, which... |
Deputy Mayor | |||
| B Ward | Emma McBride | Labor Australian Labor Party The Australian Labor Party is an Australian political party. It has been the governing party of the Commonwealth of Australia since the 2007 federal election. Julia Gillard is the party's federal parliamentary leader and Prime Minister of Australia... |
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| Lynne Webster | Liberal Liberal Party of Australia The Liberal Party of Australia is an Australian political party.Founded a year after the 1943 federal election to replace the United Australia Party, the centre-right Liberal Party typically competes with the centre-left Australian Labor Party for political office... |
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| Bob Graham | Independent Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
Mayor | |||
| Lisa Matthews | Labor Australian Labor Party The Australian Labor Party is an Australian political party. It has been the governing party of the Commonwealth of Australia since the 2007 federal election. Julia Gillard is the party's federal parliamentary leader and Prime Minister of Australia... |
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| Doug Eaton | Independent Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
The current GENERAL MANAGER of Council is Mr. Michael Whittaker.
Industries and services
- Bluetounge Brewery has sole brewery at Warnervale, Wyong Shire.
- University of Newcastle (NSW) has a Campus at Ourimbah, Wyong Shire.
- The NSW Police Assistance Line (PAL) call centre operates from Tuggerah Business Park, Wyong Shire.
- Woolworths has a State Distribution Centre at Warnervalye, Wyong. (The other one is in Minchinbury, Sydney)
- ING Bank Australia has its main Call-Centre, Training Facility & Backup-Recovery-Site at Tuggerah Business Park, Wyong Shire.
- Belkin Australia (multinational computer & audiovisual supplier) has it's Australian-HQ at Tuggerah Business Park, Wyong Shire.
Demographics
According to the Australian Bureau Statistics, there:- were 144,297 people as at 30 June 2006, the 16th largest Local Government Area in New South Wales. It was equal to 2.1% of the New South Wales population of 6,827,694
- was an increase of 1,480 people over the year to 30 June 2006, the 8th largest population growth in a Local Government Area in New South Wales. It was equal to 2.5% of the 58,753 increase in the population of New South Wales
- was, in percentage terms, an increase of 1.0% in the number of people over the year to 30 June 2006, the 45th fastest growth in population of a Local Government Area in New South Wales. In New South Wales the population grew by 0.9%
- was an increase in population over the 10 years to 30 June 2006 of 24,112 people or 20% (1.8% in annual average terms), the 17th highest rate of a Local Government Area in New South Wales. In New South Wales the population grew by 622,966 or 10% (1.0% in annual average terms) over the same period.
Incomes
According to the Australian Bureau Statistics during 2003-04, there:- were 47,654 wage and salary earners (ranked 18th in New South Wales and 47th in Australia, 1.8% of New South Wales's 2,558,415 and 0.6% of Australia's 7,831,856)
- was a total income of $1,681,886,926 (around $1.7 billion) (ranked 22nd in New South Wales and 56th in Australia, 1.6% of New South Wales's $107,179,688,262 (around $107 billion) and 0.6% of Australia's $304,034,755,876 (around $304 billion))
- was an estimated average
Average
In mathematics, an average, or central tendency of a data set is a measure of the "middle" value of the data set. Average is one form of central tendency. Not all central tendencies should be considered definitions of average....
income per wage and salary earner of $35,294 (ranked 72nd in New South Wales and 227th in Australia, 85% of New South Wales's $41,407 and 91% of Australia's $38,820)
- was an estimated median
Median
In probability theory and statistics, a median is described as the numerical value separating the higher half of a sample, a population, or a probability distribution, from the lower half. The median of a finite list of numbers can be found by arranging all the observations from lowest value to...
income per wage and salary earner of $32,173 (ranked 76th in New South Wales and 252nd in Australia, 91% of New South Wales's $35,479 and 94% of Australia's $34,149).
Suburbs and towns
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Halekulani, New South Wales Halekulani is a suburb of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia. It is part of the Wyong Shire local government area. Its name is a Hawaiian word meaning "house befitting heaven".... Hamlyn Terrace, New South Wales Hamlyn Terrace is a suburb of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia. It is part of the Wyong Shire local government area. The suburb was formerly part of Warnervale and is part of the Warnervale development precinct.-Notable residents:... Kangy Angy, New South Wales Kangy Angy is a semi-rural suburb of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia, located in a small valley along Ourimbah Creek and the Pacific Highway... Kanwal, New South Wales Kanwal is a suburb of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia. It is part of the Wyong Shire local government area.It is approximately 90 km north of Sydney, 55km south of Newcastle and 6 km west of the Pacific Ocean.-History:... Killarney Vale, New South Wales Killarney Vale is a suburb of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia, located northwest of Bateau Bay. It is part of the Wyong Shire local government area.... Lake Haven, New South Wales Lake Haven is a suburb of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia. It is part of the Wyong Shire local government area.Lake Haven is home to, Lake Haven Shopping Centre and the recently completed Lake Haven Homemakers Centre.... Lake Munmorah, New South Wales Lake Munmorah is a suburb of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia. It is part of the Wyong Shire local government area. Steve Bisley from the Australian police drama, Water Rats, grew up in Lake Munmorah.... Little Jilliby, New South Wales Little Jilliby is a suburb of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia. It is part of the Wyong Shire local government area.Little Jilliby is an area described as generally those properties on either side of Little Jilliby Road, in the valley running west from Jilliby Road.... Long Jetty, New South Wales Long Jetty is a suburb of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia, located on a peninsula between Tuggerah Lake and the Pacific Ocean south of The Entrance. It is part of the Wyong Shire local government area.- Transportation :... Magenta, New South Wales Magenta is a coastal suburb of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia. It is part of the Wyong Shire local government area, and contains a significant portion of the Wyrrabalong National Park.- Magenta Shores :... Mannering Park, New South Wales Mannering Park is a suburb of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia. It is part of the Wyong Shire local government area. It was formerly called Vales Point.... Mardi, New South Wales Mardi is a suburb of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia. It is part of the Wyong Shire local government area. The origin of the name is an Aboriginal word meaning 'stone knife'.... Norah Head, New South Wales Norah Head, originally known as Bungaree Noragh Point, is a headland on the Central Coast, New South Wales, Australia, south of Newcastle and north of Sydney. The nearest town is Toukley. The place is home to a lighthouse with scenic views, which is also considered a venue for weddings... Noraville, New South Wales Noraville is a suburb of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia. It is part of the Wyong Shire local government area. Originally it was the site of Edward Hargraves' property that he purchased after his discovery of payable gold, but it has since developed into a suburb of the Wyong... Ourimbah, New South Wales Ourimbah is a small township and a suburb of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia, located about north of the Sydney CBD. The township today consists of small scattered local shops and businesses along the Pacific Highway, as well as the Central Coast campus of the University of... Rocky Point, New South Wales Rocky Point is a suburb of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia. It is part of the Wyong Shire local government area.... San Remo, New South Wales San Remo is a suburb of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia. It is part of the Wyong Shire local government area.... Shelly Beach, New South Wales Shelly Beach is a coastal suburb of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia, located on a peninsula between Tuggerah Lake and the Pacific Ocean south of The Entrance. It is part of the Wyong Shire local government area. It is 66 km south of Newcastle & 93 km north of Sydney... |
Summerland Point, New South Wales Summerland Point is a suburb of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia, located on a peninsula extending northwards into Lake Macquarie. It is part of the Wyong Shire local government area... Tacoma, New South Wales Tacoma is a suburb of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia. It is part of the Wyong Shire local government area.Tacoma is located on the northern bank of the Wyong River where it opens up onto Tuggerah Lake. It has a general store, a school, Tacoma Public School and a Fishermans... Tacoma South, New South Wales Tacoma South is a suburb of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia. It is part of the Wyong Shire local government area.The suburb, which is primarily bushland, is bordered by Wyong River and Tuggerah Nature Reserve. There is only one way in and out of the suburb.... The Entrance, New South Wales The Entrance is a district centre and town of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia. It is part of the Wyong Shire local government area. At the 2006 census, The Entrance had a population of 2,632 people.... The Entrance North, New South Wales The Entrance North is a coastal suburb of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia, at the end of a peninsula immediately across The Entrance Channel from The Entrance. It is part of the Wyong Shire local government area.... Toowoon Bay, New South Wales Toowoon Bay is a suburb of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia, located on a peninsula between Tuggerah Lake and the Pacific Ocean south of The Entrance. It is part of the Wyong Shire local government area.- Location :... Toukley, New South Wales Toukley is a town in the Central Coast region of the Australian state of New South Wales. It lies approximately 107 km north of Sydney via the F3 freeway. It is located between Tuggerah Lake, Budgewoi Lake, and the Pacific Ocean. The town is within the area of the Wyong Shire... Tuggerah, New South Wales Tuggerah is a suburb of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia, situated on the Main North Line and Sydney-Newcastle Freeway about 90 km north of Sydney. It is part of the Wyong Shire local government area.... Tuggerawong, New South Wales Tuggerawong is a suburb of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia. It is part of the Wyong Shire local government area.... Tumbi Umbi, New South Wales Tumbi Umbi is a mostly semi-rural suburb of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia, located northwest of Bateau Bay. It is part of the Wyong Shire local government area.... Wadalba, New South Wales Wadalba is a suburb of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia. It is part of the Wyong Shire local government area."Wadalba", in the native tongue of the local Aboriginal population is thought to mean, "Wadalba" however linguists are in much debate over this.It contains Wadalba... Wallarah, New South Wales Wallarah is a sparsely populated suburb of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia. It is part of the Wyong Shire local government area.It is home to the Wallarah Creek interchange on the Sydney-Newcastle Freeway.... Warnervale, New South Wales Warnervale is a rapidly growing town in the Australian state of New South Wales. It lies approximately 95 km north of the Sydney CBD, located west of Tuggerah Lake, a large shallow coastal lake, and just north of Wyong.-History:... Watanobbi, New South Wales Watanobbi is a suburb of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia. It is part of the Wyong Shire local government area, and is part of the Warnervale development precinct.... Woongarrah, New South Wales Woongarrah is a suburb of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia. It is part of the Wyong Shire local government area, as well as part of the Warnervale development precinct.... Wyong, New South Wales Wyong was proclaimed a town in 1888 and is currently a major northern suburb of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, located approximately 89 km NNE of Sydney. It is the administrative centre for the Wyong Shire local government area.- History :... Wyongah, New South Wales Wyongah is a suburb of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia. It is part of the Wyong Shire local government area.Wyongah is mostly residential, although there is a small shopping area in the suburb. The area is close to Wyong Hospital and is serviced by Busways route 81, 82 and 83... |
Western area:
Alison, New South Wales Alison is a semi-rural suburb of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia, located on the north bank of the Wyong River northwest of the regional centre of Wyong. It is part of the Wyong Shire local government area.... Cedar Brush, New South Wales Cedar Brush Creek is a suburb of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia, located upstream from Wyong along the Wyong River. It is part of the Wyong Shire local government area.... Dooralong, New South Wales Dooralong is a suburb of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia. It is part of the Wyong Shire local government area.... Jilliby, New South Wales Jilliby is a large non-metropolitan suburb located in the Dooralong Valley of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia. It is part of the Wyong Shire local government area.... Kulnura, New South Wales Kulnura is a suburb of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia, located north of Mangrove Mountain along George Downes Drive. It is split between the City of Gosford and Wyong Shire local government areas... Lemon Tree, New South Wales Lemon Tree is a suburb of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia. It is part of the Wyong Shire local government area.... Palmdale, New South Wales Palmdale is a suburb of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia. It is part of the Wyong Shire local government area.It is bounded on most sides by the Ourimbah State Forest, and is home to the Palmdale Memorial Park and Crematorium. It is a sister suburb to Palmdale Spain and home... Ravensdale, New South Wales Ravensdale is a suburb of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia. It is part of the Wyong Shire local government area.... Wyong Creek, New South Wales Wyong Creek is a suburb of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia. It is part of the Wyong Shire local government area.... Yarramalong, New South Wales Yarramalong is a suburb of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia, located upstream from Wyong along the Wyong River... |
Population and education statistics
Some brief population and education statistics from the 2001 Australian Census, Australian Bureau of Statistics http://www.abs.gov.au/| Wyong | NSW | Australia | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1996 | 1991 | 2001 | 1996 | 1991 | 2001 | 1996 | 1991 | |
| Population (incr. to 2001) | 130854 | 115999 (12.8%) | 100643 (30.0%) | 6,371,745 | 6,038,696 (3.3%) | 5,732,032 (11.2%) | 18,972,350 | 17,892,423 (6.0%) | 16,850,334 (12.6%) |
| 0-14 (proportion) | 29599 (22.7%) | 1,313,350 (20.8%) | 3,912,475 (20.8%) | ||||||
| 15-24 (proportion) | 14848 (11.4%) | 845,345 (13.4%) | 2,566,346 (13.6%) | ||||||
| 25-44 (proportion) | 34720 (26.6%) | 1,880,360 (29.8%) | 5,591,476 (30.0%) | ||||||
| 45-64 (proportion) | 28426 (21.8%) | 1,443,638 (22.9%) | 4,328,074 (23.1%) | ||||||
| 65+ (proportion) | 22943 (17.6%) | 828,475 (13.1%) | 2,370,878 (12.5%) | ||||||
| Median age | 37 | xx | xx | 35 | 34 | 32 | 35 | 34 | 32 |
| Australian-born | 82.1% | xx% | xx% | 70.5% | 73.3% | 75.1% | 72.6% | 74.5% | 75.8% |
| Post-Secondary Education | |||||||||
| Postgraduate | xx% | xx% | xx% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Bachelor | xx% | xx% | xx% | 10.1% | 8.0% | 5.8% | 9.7% | 7.7% | 5.7% |
| Diploma/Certificate | xx% | xx% | xx% | 22.7% | 20.6% | 19.8% | 21.8% | 19.6% | 18.8% |
(xx = work in progress)
Sister cities
Tanabe, Wakayama PrefectureWakayama Prefecture
is a prefecture of Japan located on the Kii Peninsula in the Kansai region on Honshū island. The capital is the city of Wakayama.- History :Present-day Wakayama is mostly the western part of the province of Kii.- 1953 Wakayama Prefecture flood disaster :...
, Japan
Japan
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Southland District
Southland District
Southland District is a territorial authority in the South Island of New Zealand. Southland District covers the majority of the land area of Southland Region, although the region also covers Gore District, Invercargill City and adjacent territorial waters...
, New Zealand
New Zealand
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External links
- Wyong Shire Council Official Site
- Central Coast Tourism
- Central Coast Regional Development Organisation
- Suburbs and Towns in Wyong Council - NSW Department of Local Government (includes map)