Weston, New South Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids WestonCessnock, New South Wales |
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• Density | 573.6/km2 (1,486/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 2326 | ||||||||||||||
Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | ||||||||||||||
Area | 5.6 km2 (2.2 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Time zone | AEST (UTC+10) | ||||||||||||||
• Summer (DST) | AEDT (UTC+11) | ||||||||||||||
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LGA(s) | City of Cessnock | ||||||||||||||
Region | Hunter | ||||||||||||||
County | Northumberland | ||||||||||||||
Parish | Heddon | ||||||||||||||
State electorate(s) | Cessnock | ||||||||||||||
Federal Division(s) | Paterson | ||||||||||||||
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Weston is a small town located in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, Australia. It is part of the City of Cessnock area. This town is about 11 km (7 mi) from the larger town of Cessnock. In 2016, about 3,693 people lived in Weston.
About Weston
Weston is a friendly community in a beautiful part of Australia. It's known for its quiet lifestyle. The town is surrounded by the natural beauty of the Hunter Region.
Where is Weston?
Weston is found in the Hunter Region, which is north of Sydney. It's in the state of New South Wales. The town is close to other places like Kurri Kurri and Abermain. It's also part of the City of Cessnock local government area. This means it's managed by the Cessnock local council.
A Bit of History
Weston has been a settled place for over a hundred years. One important date in its history is when its post office opened. The post office started helping people send mail on 25 January 1904. This was an important step for the growing community.