Waratah West, New South Wales

Waratah West is a suburb of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, located 8 kilometres (5 mi) from Newcastle's central business district. It is part of the City of Newcastle local government area.

Waratah West Newcastle, New South Wales
Waratah West
Coordinates	32°54′4″S 151°42′54″E
Population	3,142 (SAL 2021)[1]
Postcode(s)	2298
Area	1.4 km2 (0.5 sq mi)
Location	8 km (5 mi) WNW of Newcastle
LGA(s)	City of Newcastle
Parish	Newcastle
State electorate(s)	Wallsend
Federal division(s)	Newcastle
Suburbs around Waratah West: Callaghan Warabrook Mayfield North Lambton Waratah West Waratah North Lambton Lambton Waratah

History

The Aboriginal people, in this area, the Awabakal, were the first people of this land.^[2]

School at Waratah West in 1955

Today

Waratah West Public School is a co-ed government primary located on 22 Leonora Parade.