North Balgowlah, New South Wales

North Balgowlah
Sydney, New South Wales
Coordinates 33°47′28″S 151°14′38″E / 33.791°S 151.244°E / -33.791; 151.244Coordinates: 33°47′28″S 151°14′38″E / 33.791°S 151.244°E / -33.791; 151.244
Population 3,309 (2006 census)[1]
Established 1832
Postcode(s) 2093
Location 13 km (8 mi) north-east of Sydney CBD
LGA(s) Warringah Council
Federal Division(s) Warringah
Suburbs around North Balgowlah:
Allambie Heights North Manly Manly Vale
Seaforth North Balgowlah Balgowlah
Seaforth Seaforth Balgowlah

North Balgowlah is a suburb of northern Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. North Balgowlah is located 13 kilometres north-east of the Sydney central business district, in the local government area of Warringah Council, and part of the Northern Beaches region. North Balgowlah shares the postcode 2093 with the adjacent Balgowlah and Balgowlah Heights.

History

Balgowlah was named in 1832 after an Aboriginal word meaning north harbour in reference to its position from Port Jackson.

Key Figures

Matt Smith, a dodgy Scottish immigrant with little to no tan, but somehow has developed a tan line from his freckles, often seen on his bike (infamously known as "Me Bike"). Matt is known by several names including:

"Shut up Matt"

"Hey you, on the bike"

"Jump or i'll call immigration"

"Can you shout me a fruit-cup"

"Cancer"


Daniel Heffernan, A local who is commonly known for being Scott's Son, and living a life where he is slightly better than everyone else but still looked down upon by his father. Daniel is known by several names including:

"Div 1 Dan"

"Cancer"

"Hey, you're Scott's son right?"

References

  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "North Balgowlah (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 14 October 2009.


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