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Estella
Wagga WaggaNew South Wales
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Entering Estella
Population 2,269 (2016 census)
Established 1980's
Postcode(s) 2650
LGA(s) City of Wagga Wagga
County Clarendon
Parish North Wagga Wagga
State electorate(s) Wagga Wagga
Federal Division(s) Riverina
Suburbs around Estella:
The Gap Charles Sturt University Brucedale
Gobbagombalin Estella Cartwrights Hill
Wagga Wagga Boorooma

Estella is a suburb located in the northern part of Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia. It's a fairly new area, with homes and buildings starting to appear in the 1980s. Even though it started developing a while ago, it's still growing, and new land is being prepared for more houses.

Where is Estella Located?

Estella is situated just south of Charles Sturt University. To its west, you'll find the suburb of Boorooma. The edges of Estella are marked by Old Narrandera Road to the south and Pine Gully Road to the west.

Street Names in Estella

Many of the streets in Estella have interesting names. They are often named after different types of crops. Some streets are also named after people who were connected to the Agricultural Research Institute. This gives the area a unique connection to farming and science.

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Estella Streetscape

Road Upgrades

In early 2012, some important changes were made to the roads in Estella. The intersection where Avocet Drive and Booroma Street meet was improved. A new roundabout with two lanes was added to help traffic flow smoothly. Also, a new road was built to make it easier to get to the nearby suburb of Boorooma.

Other Places Named Estella

Did you know there are other places in the world called Estella?

  • There's a town called Estella in Navarre, Spain. This is the original place that shares the name.
  • You can also find a place named Estella in Wisconsin, USA.

See also

In Spanish: Estella (Australia) for kids In Spanish: Estella (Australia) para niños

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