Wyong, New South Wales
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Wyong Central Coast, New South Wales |
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 Wyong
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| Coordinates | 33°16′55″S 151°25′05″E / 33.282°S 151.418°ECoordinates: 33°16′55″S 151°25′05″E / 33.282°S 151.418°E | ||||||||||||
| Population | 3,632 (2011 census) | ||||||||||||
| • Density | 404/km2 (1,050/sq mi) | ||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2259 | ||||||||||||
| Area | 9 km2 (3.5 sq mi) | ||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Central Coast Council | ||||||||||||
| Parish | Munmorah | ||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Wyong | ||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Dobell | ||||||||||||
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Wyong is a town of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, located approximately 63 km SSW of Newcastle and 89 km NNE of Sydney. Established in 1888, it is one of the two administrative centres for the Central Coast Council local government area.
Wyong is an indigenous word meaning either 'an edible yam' or 'place of running water'. William Cape was the first European settler to settle in the area and bring cattle and sheep into the district, on a 1,000 acres (4 km2) land grant bordering Jilliby Creek in 1825. Cape had two sons who also held land grants.
Wyong has an efficient and compact town centre, housing the Wyong Shire's Council Chambers, Village Central Wyong Shopping Centre, Hunter Institute of TAFE Wyong Campus, Wyong Police Station, Wyong Local Court House and banks, government offices, local businesses and community services. Wyong Public School is located on Cutler Drive, north of the town centre. Wyong High School is west of the town centre.
Wyong is the hub of transport services in the west of Wyong Shire. Wyong Railway Station is served by regional and intercity NSW Trainlink services on the Central Coast & Newcastle, Main North, and North Coast lines. The Pacific Highway is the main street in the town. To the west is the Pacific Motorway (previously known as F3) providing road access to Newcastle and Sydney.
Wyong Racecourse is an important provincial track with weekly meetings. The town has extensive sport and leisure facilities.
Wyong Hospital is not located in the town, rather it is located some distance north towards Toukley.
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