Kiar, New South Wales facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Kiar Central Coast, New South Wales
Kiar Location in New South Wales
Postcode(s)	2259
Location	13 km (8 mi) N of Wyong
LGA(s)	Central Coast Council
Parish	Munmorah
State electorate(s)	Wyong
Federal Division(s)	Dobell
Suburbs around Kiar: Wyee Jilliby Kiar Bushells Ridge Halloran Wallarah

Kiar is a small, quiet area known as a rural locality. It is located in the northern part of the beautiful Central Coast region in New South Wales, Australia. This area is looked after by the Central Coast Council, which is the local government group for the region.

Where is Kiar Located?

Kiar is found about 13 kilometers (about 8 miles) north of a larger town called Wyong. It's nestled in a peaceful part of the Central Coast, which is a popular area north of Sydney.

Nearby Places

Kiar is surrounded by other interesting localities. To its north, you'll find Wyee. To the east is Bushells Ridge, and to the west is Jilliby. South of Kiar are places like Halloran and Wallarah. These nearby areas help make up the wider community of the Central Coast.

Government and Representation

Even though Kiar is a small locality, it is part of larger government areas. This means that people living in Kiar have representatives who speak for them in different levels of government.

State Government

For state government matters, Kiar is part of the electoral district of Wyong. This means that when people vote for their state representatives, they vote for someone to represent the Wyong area, which includes Kiar. These representatives help make laws and decisions for New South Wales.

Federal Government

At the national level, Kiar is part of the Division of Dobell. This is a federal electoral division. People in Kiar vote for a Member of Parliament (MP) to represent them in the Australian Parliament in Canberra. This MP helps make decisions for the whole country.