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Georgetown, New South Wales

Georgetown
NewcastleNew South Wales
Population 1,857 (2011 census)
 • Density 2,320/km2 (6,000/sq mi)
Postcode(s) 2298
Area 0.8 km2 (0.3 sq mi)
Location 6 km (4 mi) WNW of Newcastle
LGA(s) City of Newcastle
Parish Newcastle
State electorate(s) Newcastle
Federal Division(s) Newcastle
Suburbs around Georgetown:
Waratah Waratah Mayfield
Waratah Georgetown Islington
Waratah Broadmeadow Hamilton North

Georgetown is a suburb of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, located 6 kilometres (4 mi) from Newcastle's central business district. It is part of the City of Newcastle local government area.

Georgetown is named after George Moate, as is Moate Street in the centre of the suburb. Moate acquired land in the general area of Georgetown in 1853, which he subdivided into an estate. Georgetown began as a residential area for workers from industries like the Copper Smelting Works (Goninans) located nearby. By 1880, Georgetown was already described as a prosperous village.

Georgetown is a residential area that has good accessibility to local services such as transport, schools and shops.

Coordinates: 32°53′53″S 151°44′06″E / 32.898°S 151.735°E / -32.898; 151.735



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