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Mona Vale
SydneyNew South Wales
Mona Vale NSW 2103, Australia - panoramio - noah.odonoghue (4).jpg
Mona Vale Beach facing south
Population 10,670 (2016 census)
 • Density 2,320/km2 (6,000/sq mi)
Postcode(s) 2103
Elevation 10 m (33 ft)
Area 4.6 km2 (1.8 sq mi)
Location 28 km (17 mi) north of Sydney CBD
LGA(s) Northern Beaches Council
State electorate(s) Pittwater
Federal Division(s) Mackellar
Suburbs around Mona Vale:
Bayview Newport
Ingleside Mona Vale Tasman Sea
Ingleside Warriewood

Mona Vale is a suburb of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. It is located 28 kilometres north of the Sydney central business district, in an area known as the Northern Beaches. Formerly the administrative centre of Pittwater Council, it is now located in the local government area of Northern Beaches Council. The traditional custodians of the area are the Garigal people. It is often colloquially referred to as "Mona".

History

The area was known as Bongin Bongin by Aborigines. The first land grants in the district of Pittwater were not made until the 23 April 1813. The land that now comprises Mona Vale was granted to Robert Campbell (1769-1846), and was surveyed in May 1814, and was originally part of 700 acres (2.8 km2) that extended from Mona Vale to the end of Newport beach. Mona Vale in Scotland may have inspired Campbell’s choice of name for the area. Dr. William Bryan was the first mayor of Mona Vale. In 2005, Mona Vale became the administrative centre of Pittwater Council after the council chambers moved from Warriewood. Pittwater Council has since been amalgamated with Warringah and Manly to form the Northern Beaches council.

Landmarks

Mona Vale has two primary schools and a high school, a RSL club, a park, a public library, a golf course, a hospital, a skatepark, a bus depot, three supermarkets and a variety of shops. Mona Vale Hospital is the district hospital, whose maternity section was closed due to an asbestos scare and reopened in 2013. It also has several pathways for good walking.

Mona Vale has a shallow beach (formerly known as "Bongin Bongin Beach") which has a children's and lap pool at its northern end, and the beach adjoins a golf course and beach reserves. There is a second beach north of this which is known as "The Basin" with a concentrated wave known as 'Whomp' which is popular with body boarders. Mona Vale is a popular beach for surfing with beach breaks including "Main", "Suck Rock" and "Rip Bowl".

Transport

Mona Vale is located at the junction of two major roads (Mona Vale Road A3 and Pittwater Road A8) and is accessible by B-Line bus from central Sydney (Wynyard Station). There is a local bus depot located on Darley Street.

Sports

Whilst many of the outdoor activities which take place in Mona Vale are aquatic, the suburb is also home to a variety of sporting clubs and associations:

  • Mona Vale Raiders Rugby League Club
  • Pittwater RSL Soccer Club
  • Peninsula Netball Club
  • Mona Vale Cricket Club
  • Peninsula Junior Cricket Club
  • Mona Vale Surf Lifesaving Club
  • Mona Vale Boardriders
  • Mona Vale Commodores Netball Club
  • Pittwater Tigers AFL Club
  • Pittwater Aquatic Club

Education

Mona Vale is home to three schools; two primary and one secondary:

  • Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
  • Mona Vale Public School
  • Pittwater High School

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See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Mona Vale para niños

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