Edgeworth, New South Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids EdgeworthGreater Newcastle, New South Wales |
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| Population | 6,207 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 913/km2 (2,360/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2285 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 6.8 km2 (2.6 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 18 km (11 mi) W of Newcastle | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Lake Macquarie | ||||||||||||||
| Parish | Teralba | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Cessnock | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Hunter | ||||||||||||||
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Edgeworth is a suburb of Greater Newcastle, City of Lake Macquarie local government area in New South Wales, Australia, located 18 kilometres (11 mi) west of Newcastle's central business district.
Sport and leisure
Edgeworth is home to the Edgeworth Eagles soccer club and the Sugar Valley Netball Club. The Edgeworth Sport and Rec Club provides bowls.
The Lake Macquarie Live Steam Locomotive Society has been running model steam trains in Edgeworth since 1969.
Education
Edgeworth has three schools: Edgeworth Public School, Edgeworth Heights Public School, and St. Benedict's Primary School.
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