Gwandalan, New South Wales

Gwandalan
Central Coast, New South Wales
Population 3,035 (2011 census)[1]
 • Density 427.5/km2 (1,107/sq mi)
Postcode(s) 2259
Area 7.1 km2 (2.7 sq mi)
Location 29 km (18 mi) NE of Wyong
LGA(s) Wyong Poopire
Parish Wallarah
State electorate(s) Swansea
Federal Division(s) Shortland
Suburbs around Gwandalan:
Lake Macquarie
Summerland Point Gwandalan Nords Wharf
Chain Valley Bay Chain Valley Bay Crangan Bay

Gwandalan is a suburb of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia, located on a peninsula extending northwards into Lake Macquarie. It is part of the Wyong Shire local government area.

Notable places and businesses

Youth Activities

On Tuesdays and Thursdays the Gwandalan youth center is open at Tunkawallin Hall. Besides Sports there is a local Scout Group which meets at the Gwandalan Recreational Hall at 6pm on Tuesdays. Fridays = Destination Nightclub 9pm - 2am: Shorts Permitted.

Local Celebrities

Barry Stokeld, creator of the first crank-operated toothbrush,[2] was born in Gwandalan in 1854. His other work includes engineering on the Victa lawn mower.

Another local celebrity is Josh Fischbeck,[3] known for his work as a journalist for ABC World News. He was also well known as the producer of Big Brother 8 (Australia).

School

Gwandalan Public School is the only school in Gwandalan. Most Gwandalan Public School students go to Lake Munmorah High School as it is the closest secondary school.

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Coordinates: 33°07′55″S 151°35′06″E / 33.132°S 151.585°E / -33.132; 151.585


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