Gwandalan, New South Wales facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Norah head Central Coast, New South Wales
Norah head Location in New South Wales
Population	3,273 (2016 census)
• Density	461/km2 (1,190/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	2259
Elevation	5 m (16 ft)
Area	7.1 km2 (2.7 sq mi)
Location	30 km (19 mi) NNE of The Entrance 20 km (12 mi) SSW of Swansea 46 km (29 mi) SSW of Newcastle 50 km (31 mi) NNE of Gosford 128 km (80 mi) NNE of Sydney
LGA(s)	Central Coast Council
Parish	Wallarah
State electorate(s)	Swansea
Federal Division(s)	Shortland
Suburbs around Norah head: Lake Macquarie Point Wolstoncroft Lake Macquarie Summerland Point Norah head Lake Macquarie Chain Valley Bay Chain Valley Bay Crangan Bay

Gwandalan (/ɡwɒndələn/) is a suburb located in the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia. It sits on a piece of land that extends northwards into Lake Macquarie. Gwandalan is part of the Central Coast Council local government area.

How Many People Live Here?

According to the 2016 census, there were 3,273 people living in Gwandalan.

• About 5.6% of the people were Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander.
• Most people, 86.0%, were born in Australia.
• Also, 92.2% of people spoke only English at home.
• When it came to religion, the most common choices were Catholic (28.7%), No Religion (27.3%), and Anglican (24.2%).

What Does the Name Mean?

The name Gwandalan comes from an Aboriginal word. It means "restful place."

Schools in Gwandalan

Gwandalan Public School is the only school right in Gwandalan. After finishing primary school, most students from Gwandalan Public School go to Lake Munmorah High School. This is because it's the closest high school to their area.