Mount Warrigal, New South Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount WarrigalShellharbour, New South Wales |
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Aerial view from east
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 Mount Warrigal
Location in New South Wales
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| Population | 4,909 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2528 | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Shellharbour | ||||||||||||||
| Region | Illawarra | ||||||||||||||
| County | Camden | ||||||||||||||
| Parish | Terragong | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Shellharbour | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Whitlam | ||||||||||||||
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Mount Warrigal is a suburb in the Shellharbour area of New South Wales, Australia. In 2016, about 4,900 people lived there. It is known for its great views and friendly community.
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Exploring Mount Warrigal's Location
Mount Warrigal is built around a hill called "Native Dog Hill." This high spot gives the suburb amazing views.
What Can You See from Mount Warrigal?
From Mount Warrigal, you can see the Pacific Ocean to the east. To the north and west, you'll find the beautiful Lake Illawarra. You can also spot the tall Illawarra Escarpment in the distance. To the south, there's the green Blackbutt Reserve.
Nearby Places
Mount Warrigal is surrounded by other suburbs. These include Lake Illawarra, Warilla, Barrack Heights, and Oak Flats.
Local Facilities and Shops
Mount Warrigal has important services and places for shopping.
Health and Shopping Spots
Shellharbour Hospital is located right in Mount Warrigal. The suburb also has two smaller shopping areas for everyday needs. For bigger shopping trips, the large Stockland Shellharbour centre is very close by.
Parks and Recreation
You'll find many public parks in Mount Warrigal. Freeman Park is a special place for sports. It is the only park dedicated to playing games and sports.
Education in Mount Warrigal
Mount Warrigal has schools for students of different ages.
Schools in the Area
Lake Illawarra High School is located on the north-east edge of the suburb. For younger students, Mount Warrigal Public School opened in 1967. It is a primary school for local children.
Famous People from Mount Warrigal
Many talented people have lived in Mount Warrigal.
- Caitlin Foord – A fantastic soccer player. She has played for the Matildas, Arsenal, and Sydney FC.
- Brett Lee – A famous international cricketer. He played for Australia in Tests, One Day Internationals, and T20 Internationals.
- Shane Lee – Also an international cricketer. He played One Day Internationals for Australia.
- Natalie Bassingsthwaite – A well-known singer, actress, and television personality. She was a star in the Australian TV show Neighbours.
