Mangerton, New South Wales facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mangerton Wollongong, New South Wales
Mangerton Location in New South Wales
Population	2,859 (2016 census)
Postcode(s)	2500
Elevation	41 m (135 ft)
Location	85 km (53 mi) from Sydney 2 km (1 mi) from Wollongong
LGA(s)	City of Wollongong
State electorate(s)	Wollongong
Federal Division(s)	Cunningham
Suburbs around Mangerton: West Wollongong Wollongong Figtree Mangerton Coniston Mount Saint Thomas Spring Hill

Mangerton is a suburb located west of the coastal city of Wollongong, in New South Wales, Australia. It is a quiet area, mostly made up of homes where people live.

About Mangerton

Mangerton is mainly a residential area. This means it is mostly filled with houses where families live. You can find a small shop in the southwestern part of the suburb. There is also a small area of bushland on top of the hill. Many of the homes in Mangerton have two storeys. You can reach Mangerton by using roads that branch off from the Princes Highway and The Avenue.

Mangerton's Geography

Mangerton is mostly built on a hill called Mount Mangerton. This hill is part of a larger group of hills. This group also includes Mount Saint Thomas, which is a slightly lower peak located south of Mangerton. From Mount Mangerton, you can enjoy great views of Wollongong city. The hill is directly south of Wollongong Hospital, which is on another hill called Hospital Hill. Because of these hills, the railway and highway had to curve around them instead of going in a straight line towards Unanderra.

Mangerton's History

In the past, Mangerton was known as 'Hospital Hill'. This was because it was very close to Wollongong's main hospital. Many doctors and their families used to live in this suburb. Even today, many medical professionals in the city still call Mangerton home.

A famous person who grew up in Mangerton is Russell Mulcahy. He is an internationally known director of music videos and films.