Mona Vale, New South Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mona ValeSydney, New South Wales |
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Mona Vale Beach facing north
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| Postcode(s) | 2103 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 4.6 km2 (1.8 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 28 km (17 mi) north of Sydney CBD | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Northern Beaches Council | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Pittwater | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Mackellar | ||||||||||||||
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Mona Vale is a suburb located in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It is about 28 kilometres north of the main city centre. This area is part of what is known as the Northern Beaches. The Northern Beaches Council now manages Mona Vale. Before, it was the main office for the Pittwater Council. The original people of this land are the Garigal people. People often call Mona Vale simply "Mona."
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A Look Back: Mona Vale's History
The local Aboriginal people called this area "Bongin Bongin." The first land grants in the Pittwater area happened in April 1813. The parts that make up Mona Vale today were first surveyed in May 1814. These lands were given to Robert Campbell. His land was about 700 acres (2.8 square kilometres) and stretched north to Newport beach.
People say that Campbell named the area "Mona Vale" after a town in Scotland. However, no one knows for sure where this Scottish town was.
The Pittwater Council used to have its main offices here. Later, the Pittwater Council joined with the Warringah and Manly councils. Together, they formed the new Northern Beaches Council.
What Can You Find in Mona Vale?
Mona Vale has many useful places and fun spots. There are two primary schools and one high school. You can also find an RSL club, a park, and a public library. For sports, there is a golf course and a world-class skate park. The area also has a hospital, a bus depot, three supermarkets, and many different shops. You can also explore many pathways and walking tracks.
Mona Vale Hospital is the local public hospital. It has been updated since the new Northern Beaches Hospital opened.
Mona Vale Beaches and Ocean Pools
Mona Vale has a shallow beach that was once called "Bongin Bongin" Beach. At the northern end of this beach, there is a children's pool and a lap pool. The main beach is next to the golf course and several parks.
North of the main beach is a second beach called "The Basin." This spot has a special wave known as "Whomp," which is popular with bodyboarders. Mona Vale is also a great place for surfing. Some popular surf spots include "Main," "Suck Rock" (which hosts the annual "King of the Rock" competition), and "Rip Bowl."
Who Lives in Mona Vale?
In 2016, about 10,670 people lived in Mona Vale. Most of them (70.7%) were born in Australia. Other common birthplaces included England (8.0%), New Zealand (2.2%), and South Africa (1.4%).
Most residents (84.8%) speak only English at home. Some other languages spoken include Serbian (1.1%), German (1.0%), and Croatian (1.0%). For religion, the most common answers were No Religion (30.6%), Catholic (24.5%), and Anglican (20.7%).
How to Get Around Mona Vale
Mona Vale is located where two main roads meet: Mona Vale Road (A3) and Pittwater Road (A8). You can get to Mona Vale from central Sydney (like Wynyard Station) by taking a B-Line bus. There is also a local bus depot on Darley Street.
Places of Worship
Mona Vale is home to several churches:
- Sacred Heart Catholic Church
- Mona Vale Anglican Church
- Christian Life Centre
- Mona Vale Seventh-day Adventist Church
- Healing Word Church
- Pittwater Wesleyan Methodist Church
- Ignite Cafe Church
Schools in Mona Vale
Mona Vale has three schools:
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
- Mona Vale Public School
- Pittwater High School
Sports and Activities
Many outdoor activities in Mona Vale involve the water. However, the suburb also has many different sports clubs and groups:
- Mona Vale Raiders Rugby League Club
- Pittwater RSL Soccer Club
- Peninsula Netball Club
- Mona Vale Cricket Club
- Peninsula Junior Cricket Club
- Mona Vale Surf Lifesaving Club
- Mona Vale Boardriders
- Mona Vale Commodores Netball Club
- Pittwater Tigers AFL Club
- Pittwater Aquatic Club
Images for kids
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Mona Vale Ocean Pool
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See also
In Spanish: Mona Vale para niños
