Booragul, New South Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids BooragulGreater Newcastle, New South Wales |
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| Population | 1,415 (2011 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 1,180/km2 (3,100/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Established | 1829 | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2284 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 1.2 km2 (0.5 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 21 km (13 mi) WSW of Newcastle | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Lake Macquarie | ||||||||||||||
| Parish | Awaba | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Lake Macquarie | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Hunter | ||||||||||||||
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Booragul is a suburb of the City of Lake Macquarie, Greater Newcastle in New South Wales, Australia, and is located north-northeast of the town of Toronto on the western shore Lake Macquarie.
Booragul railway station is on the Central Coast & Newcastle Line.
History
A slaughterhouse was among the early industries of Booragul. Booragul Public School opened in 1955. Booragul High opened in 1958. During World War II Booragul hosted an army camp, which later housed air force personnel.
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