Lakelands, New South Wales

Lakelands is a residential suburb of the City of Lake Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia 16 kilometres (10 mi) south-west of Newcastle's central business district near the northern end of Lake Macquarie. It is part of the City of Lake Macquarie west ward, and was formerly part of Warners Bay.

Lakelands
New South Wales
Lakelands is located in the Hunter-Central Coast Region
Lakelands
Lakelands
Coordinates32°57′40″S 151°39′00″E / 32.961°S 151.650°E / -32.961; 151.650
Population1,445 (2021 census)[1]
 • Density1,810/km2 (4,680/sq mi)
Postcode(s)2282
Area0.8 km2 (0.3 sq mi)
Location
LGA(s)City of Lake Macquarie
ParishKahibah
State electorate(s)Lake Macquarie
Federal division(s)Shortland
Suburbs around Lakelands:
Macquarie Hills Macquarie Hills Cardiff South
Warners Bay Lakelands Warners Bay
Warners Bay

History

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Along Ambleside Circuit, the suburb's main street, is "Lakelands Business Centre". There is a variety of small businesses including a cafe, barber and psychiatrist. There is a tennis court, playground and also a cricket field in the south of Lakelands.

In 2015, Lakelands was expanded into a former bush area, adding a residential area to the west of the suburb, bordering Warners Bay.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Lakelands (NSW)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 21 July 2023.  
  2. ^ Libraries;jurisdiction=NSW, personalName=Glenn Wardman;corporateName=Community History-Lake Macquarie. "Windross Drive". history.lakemac.com.au. Retrieved 10 February 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
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