Glendale, New South Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids GlendaleCity of Lake Macquarie, New South Wales |
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 Glendale
Location in the Hunter-Central Coast Region
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| Population | 3,260 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 931/km2 (2,410/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2285 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 3.5 km2 (1.4 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | City of Lake Macquarie | ||||||||||||||
| Parish | Kahibah | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Wallsend | ||||||||||||||
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Glendale is a suburb in New South Wales, Australia. It is part of the City of Lake Macquarie. You can find it about 15 kilometers (9 miles) west of Newcastle's city center. It sits at the northern end of Lake Macquarie city.
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Where Did the Name Come From?
The name Glendale has Scottish roots. The word "glen" (gleann) is a Scottish term. It means a valley, which is a low area between hills. "Dale" also means a valley. So, Glendale means "valley valley"!
Getting Around Glendale
Glendale has good public transport options compared to other areas nearby. It is also next to the Cardiff industrial estate. This is the biggest industrial area in the Lower Hunter region. A railway line separates the industrial estate from Glendale.
A big project called the Lake Macquarie Transport Interchange is being built here. This will help people travel around the area more easily.
Schools and Learning
Glendale is home to several places for education:
- A main campus of Hunter TAFE. TAFE colleges offer practical training for jobs.
- Glendale Technology High School.
- Glendale East Public School.
- Holy Cross Primary School.
A Look at History
The first people to live in this area were the Awabakal Aboriginal people. They have been the traditional owners of this land for a very long time.
Shopping and Services
Glendale has a busy commercial area. You can find it along Lake Road and Main Road. This area has many fast food places and petrol stations. There are also lots of different shops. Stockland Glendale is a large shopping center located just off Lake Road.
