North Balgowlah, New South Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids North BalgowlahSydney, New South Wales |
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| Population | 3,667 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Established | 1832 | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2093 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 101 m (331 ft) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 13 km (8 mi) north-east of Sydney CBD | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Northern Beaches Council | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Warringah | ||||||||||||||
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North Balgowlah is a suburb of Northern Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. North Balgowlah is located 13 kilometres north-east of the Sydney central business district, in the local government area of Northern Beaches Council, and part of the Northern Beaches region. North Balgowlah shares the postcode 2093 with the adjacent Balgowlah and Balgowlah Heights.
There is access to Manly Dam Memorial Park from many streets in North Balgowlah for bushwalking, kayaking, swimming, and water-skiing. Manly Dam also has a children's playground which is currently being re-developed, and multiple picnic areas
North Balgowlah is home to a primary school, Community Centre, park and local shops.
History
Balgowlah was named in 1832 after an Aboriginal word meaning north harbour in reference to its position from Port Jackson.
