Calga, New South Wales

Calga is a suburb and locality in the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia, located 62 kilometres (39 mi) north of Sydney. It is part of the Central Coast Council local government area.

Calga Central Coast, New South Wales
Calga
Coordinates	33°25′55″S 151°13′05″E
Population	134 (2021 census)[1]
Postcode(s)	2250
Elevation	176 m (577 ft)
Location	62 km (39 mi) N of Sydney 19 km (12 mi) W of Gosford
LGA(s)	Central Coast Council
Parish	Cowan
State electorate(s)	Gosford
Federal division(s)	Robertson
Suburbs around Calga: Glenworth Valley Somersby Somersby Glenworth Valley Calga Mooney Mooney Creek Mount White Mooney Mooney Creek Mooney Mooney Creek

It is home to a major interchange on the Pacific Motorway, Old Pacific Highway, and the Australia Walkabout Wildlife Park.

History

Calga lies within the traditional lands of both the Darkinjung and Kuringgai peoples, and its name is an Aboriginal word meaning "the mouth". The locality's main feature is the state heritage-registered Aboriginal women's site, which includes the site of a sandstone amphitheater.

Population

As of the 2021 Census, Calga had a population of 134 people. 79.1% of people were born in Australia, and 88.1% spoke only English at home.^[1]

Heritage listings

Calga has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:

• Peats Ridge Road: Calga Aboriginal Cultural Landscape.^[2]