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Yattalunga
Central CoastNew South Wales
Population 527 (2011 census)
 • Density 479/km2 (1,240/sq mi)
Postcode(s) 2251
Area 1.1 km2 (0.4 sq mi)
Location
LGA(s) Central Coast Council
Parish Kincumber
State electorate(s) Terrigal
Federal Division(s) Robertson
Suburbs around Yattalunga:
Green Point
Brisbane Water Yattalunga Kincumber
Saratoga Saratoga

Yattalunga is a lovely suburb located in the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia. It's a part of the larger local government area known as the Central Coast Council. This area is in the south-eastern part of the Central Coast.

Where is Yattalunga Located?

Yattalunga is a small place in Australia. It is part of the beautiful Central Coast region. This region is in the state of New South Wales.

Nearby Towns and Waterways

The suburb is about 9 kilometers (about 5.6 miles) south-southeast of Gosford. Gosford is a major town in the Central Coast area. Yattalunga is also around 10 kilometers (about 6.2 miles) west-southwest of Terrigal.

Other places close to Yattalunga include Green Point to the north. To the east, you'll find Kincumber. The suburb of Saratoga is to the south and southwest. On its western side, Yattalunga borders the beautiful Brisbane Water.

What's Yattalunga Like?

Yattalunga is a small, quiet suburb. It covers an area of about 1.1 square kilometers (0.42 square miles). In 2011, about 527 people lived there. This makes it a close-knit community.

How is Yattalunga Governed?

Like all places in Australia, Yattalunga has different levels of government. These governments help manage the area.

Local Government

Yattalunga is part of the Central Coast Council. This council is the local government. They look after things like parks, roads, and local services.

State and Federal Government

For state government matters, Yattalunga is in the Terrigal electoral district. This means people from Yattalunga vote for a representative in the New South Wales Parliament. For federal government matters, it's in the Robertson division. This representative goes to the Australian Parliament in Canberra.

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