Adamstown Heights facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Adamstown HeightsNewcastle, New South Wales |
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 Adamstown Heights
Location in Newcastle, Australia
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| Population | 5,299 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 1,709/km2 (4,430/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2289 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 3.1 km2 (1.2 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
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| Parish | Newcastle | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Charlestown | ||||||||||||||
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Adamstown Heights is a suburb in Australia. It is located south of Newcastle. This suburb is about 8 kilometers (5 miles) west-southwest of Newcastle's main city area.
Adamstown Heights is unique because it sits across two different local government areas. These are the City of Lake Macquarie and the City of Newcastle. On September 6, 1991, Adamstown Heights officially became a suburb of Newcastle.
About Adamstown Heights
The Awabakal people are the traditional owners of the land where Adamstown Heights is located. They have lived in this area for a very long time.
In 2016, a study showed that Adamstown Heights had a population of 5,299 people. This means that many families and individuals call this suburb home.
Schools and Shopping
Adamstown Heights is home to two schools. Both schools were started in 1968.
- Kotara High School was established in 1968. It has a special feature: 3 hectares (about 7.4 acres) of native bushland. This area helps students learn about local plants and animals.
- Belair Public School also opened its doors in 1968. It serves the younger students in the area.
For shopping, the suburb is served by the Westfield Kotara shopping centre. This large shopping center is on the northern edge of Adamstown Heights. It has had a few names over the years, first called Kotara Fair, then Garden City Kotara, and now Westfield Kotara.
Getting Around
Getting around Adamstown Heights and to nearby places is easy.
- The suburb is on several Newcastle Transport bus routes. These buses connect residents to different parts of Newcastle.
- Adamstown Heights is also close to two railway stations. These stations are Kotara and Adamstown. Both are on the Main Northern railway line. This makes it convenient for people to travel by train.
