Population 1,857 (2011 census) Postal code 2298 | Postcode(s) 2298 Area 80 ha Federal division Division of Newcastle | |
Location 6 km (4 mi) WNW of Newcastle | ||
Georgetown is a suburb of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, located 6 kilometres (4 mi) from Newcastle's central business district. It is part of the City of Newcastle local government area.
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Origins
Georgetown is named after George Moate, as is Moate Street in the centre of the suburb. Moate acquired land in the general area of Georgetown in 1853, which he subdivided into an estate. Georgetown began as a residential area for workers from industries like the Copper Smelting Works (Goninans) located nearby. By 1880, Georgetown was already described as a prosperous village.
Today
Georgetown is a residential area that has good accessibility to local services such as transport, schools and shops.
References
Georgetown, New South Wales Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA