Population 4,638 (2006 census) Postal code 2281 | Postcode(s) 2281 Parish Wallarah Area 3.2 km² | |
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Location 38 km (24 mi) NE of Wyong25 km (16 mi) SSW of Newcastle | ||
Swansea is a locality and commercial centre at the entrance to Lake Macquarie from the Pacific Ocean in New South Wales, Australia. It is part of the City of Lake Macquarie local government area.
Map of Swansea NSW 2281, Australia
Swansea's local industries are coal mining, fishing, boating, and tourism. There were once several small coal mines. There are also popular fine sandy beaches on the Pacific Ocean, Swansea Channel and Lake Macquarie. It is 25.2 km away from the city of Newcastle, where many residents commute to for work.
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