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Raleigh
New South Wales
Raleigh is located in New South Wales
Raleigh
Raleigh
Location in New South Wales
Population 681 (2021 census)
Postcode(s) 2454
Elevation 7 m (23 ft)
Location
LGA(s) Bellingen Shire
State electorate(s) Oxley
Federal Division(s) Cowper
Localities around Raleigh:
Valery Repton Sawtell
Fernmount Raleigh Mylestom
Brierfield Urunga Urunga

Raleigh (/rɑːli/; RAH-lee) is a small town in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, Australia. It is part of the Bellingen Shire. This area is known for its beautiful beaches and natural scenery.

About Raleigh

Raleigh is a small town located in New South Wales, Australia. It is found in the Mid North Coast region. This area is famous for its lovely coastlines and green landscapes. Raleigh is part of the local government area called Bellingen Shire.

In 2011, about 550 people lived in Raleigh. By 2021, the number of people living there grew to 681.

Where is Raleigh?

Raleigh is located south of a bigger town called Coffs Harbour. It is also south of Sawtell. If you travel north from Raleigh, you will reach Nambucca Heads. The town is about 510 kilometers northeast of Sydney, Australia's largest city.

Life in Raleigh

Raleigh has a local public school for children. It is called Raleigh Public School. The school is located across from a dairy factory. This factory belongs to a company called Norco Co-operative.

Education and Industry

The Raleigh Public School helps educate the children of the town. The Norco dairy factory is an important part of the local economy. It processes milk and other dairy products.

Raleigh's History

Raleigh is located in a place historically known as Raleigh County. The town might have been named after this county.

The Railway

A railway station was built in Raleigh in 1915. It was part of the North Coast line. This line connected many towns along the coast. However, the station was later closed down. The building was also taken apart.

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