Georgetown, New South Wales
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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.
Origins
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.[2] 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.[3]
Demographics
Georgetown is a residential area with easy access to local services such as transport, schools and shops.[3] 96% of people spoke only English at home. 44% born in Australia and 40% born in England. 38% Protestant, 31% Catholic, 25% No Religion, 7% other.[4]
References
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Georgetown (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 9 February 2018.
- ^ "Hunter Valley Place Names and their Meanings". Archived from the original on 31 August 2007. Retrieved 22 August 2007.
- ^ a b Newcastle City Council, Discover our Suburbs
- ^ "Detailed Suburb Report for Georgetown". Microburbs. Retrieved 9 September 2020.
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other waterways
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points of interest
- Beaumont Street
- Broadmeadow Basketball Stadium
- Christ Church Cathedral
- Fernleigh Track
- Fort Scratchley
- Hunter Ice Skating Stadium
- Hunter Street
- John Hunter Hospital
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- Newcastle City Hall
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- University of Newcastle
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