Narraweena, New South Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids NarraweenaSydney, New South Wales |
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| Population | 6,608 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2099 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 78 m (256 ft) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 18 km (11 mi) north-east of Sydney CBD | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Northern Beaches Council | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Wakehurst | ||||||||||||||
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Narraweena is a suburb located in northern Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. It is about 18 kilometers northeast of the main Sydney central business district. Narraweena is part of the Northern Beaches region and is managed by the Northern Beaches Council.
This suburb is home to two primary schools. These are Narraweena Public School and St John the Apostle Narraweena Catholic School.
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Narraweena's History
The name Narraweena comes from an Aboriginal language. It means "a quiet place in the hills."
The suburb of Narraweena started to grow a lot after World War II. Land was divided into smaller blocks for homes. The Narraweena Post Office first opened its doors on 1 April 1953.
Annual Santo Salvatore Festival
Since the 1980s, people from Pazzano, Italy, have held a special yearly festival. It is called the Santo Salvatore's feast. During this event, a statue that looks very much like the original from Italy is carried. It travels from the Catholic church in Narraweena around the suburb and then back to the church.
Getting Around Narraweena
Buses are the main way to get around Narraweena using public transport. Two different bus companies operate routes through the suburb.
Keolis Downer Bus Routes
Keolis Downer Northern Beaches runs five bus routes in Narraweena. These routes connect the suburb to other areas.
- 160X: Travels from Dee Why to Chatswood.
- 166: Goes from Frenchs Forest to Manly.
- 174X: Connects Narraweena to City Wynyard.
- 178: Runs from Cromer Heights to Warringah Mall.
- 179: Travels from Wheeler Heights to Warringah Mall.
CDC NSW Bus Routes
CDC NSW operates one bus route through Narraweena.
- 193: Connects Austlink to Warringah Mall.
