Elermore Vale, New South Wales facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Elermore Vale Newcastle, New South Wales
Elermore Vale Location in the Hunter-Central Coast Region
Population	5,526 (2016 census)
• Density	2,130/km2 (5,500/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	2287
Elevation	14 m (46 ft)
Area	2.6 km2 (1.0 sq mi)
Location	13 km (8 mi) W of Newcastle 150 km (93 mi) N of Sydney 32 km (20 mi) SE of Maitland 62 km (39 mi) N of The Entrance 80 km (50 mi) N of Gosford
LGA(s)	City of Newcastle City of Lake Macquarie
Parish	Kahibah
State electorate(s)	Wallsend
Federal Division(s)	Newcastle
Suburbs around Elermore Vale: Wallsend Wallsend Lambton Edgeworth Elermore Vale New Lambton Heights Edgeworth Glendale Rankin Park

Elermore Vale is a suburb located on the western edge of Newcastle, New South Wales. It's a great place to live, with a mix of homes and easy access to many places. In 2016, about 5,500 people called Elermore Vale home.

Welcome to Elermore Vale!

Elermore Vale is well-placed in the Newcastle area. You can reach the beautiful beaches in about 10 kilometers. The M1 Freeway, which helps you travel to other cities, is also just a 10-minute drive away. This makes it easy to explore the wider region.

A Bit of History

Before Elermore Vale became a suburb with houses, it was used for different things. In the early 1900s, people raised chickens and cattle here. There was also some coal mining. By the 1960s, the area started to look more like a modern suburb. Schools and other important buildings were built. The suburb was once known as Wallsend South before it got its current name, Elermore Vale.

Getting Around Elermore Vale

Getting around Elermore Vale is simple thanks to public transport.

• Newcastle Transport offers bus routes 26 and 46.
• Hunter Valley Buses has routes 263 and 270.

These bus services help residents travel within the suburb and to nearby areas.

Schools and Community

Elermore Vale is home to two public schools.

• Elermore Vale Public School
• Wallsend South Public School

These schools provide education for local children.

The Elermore Hotel used to be the start and finish line for a fun event called the Shaft Shuffle Fun Run. This run was organized by the Elermore Vale Lions. It was a way for the community to get together and have fun.

Life in Elermore Vale

Elermore Vale is close to major shopping centers. You can easily visit Stockland Glendale and Westfield Kotara for all your shopping needs. The homes in Elermore Vale are mostly single houses or townhouses. Some older homes are being rebuilt into new, modern houses.

In 2016, the average age of people living in Elermore Vale was 40. Most residents, about 81.5%, were born in Australia. Also, about 84.9% of people spoke only English at home.