Paxton, New South Wales

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Paxton
New South Wales
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Paxton
Coordinates 32°54′8″S151°16′48″E / 32.90222°S 151.28000°E / -32.90222; 151.28000 Coordinates: 32°54′8″S151°16′48″E / 32.90222°S 151.28000°E / -32.90222; 151.28000
Population942 (2016 census) [1]
Postcode(s) 2325
LGA(s) City of Cessnock
State electorate(s) Cessnock
Federal Division(s) Paterson

Paxton is a village in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, Australia. At the 2016 census, Paxton recorded a population of 942. [1]

Hunter Region Region in New South Wales, Australia

The Hunter Region, also commonly known as the Hunter Valley, is a region of New South Wales, Australia, extending from approximately 120 km (75 mi) to 310 km (193 mi) north of Sydney. It contains the Hunter River and its tributaries with highland areas to the north and south. Situated at the northern end of the Sydney Basin bioregion, the Hunter Valley is one of the largest river valleys on the NSW coast, and is most commonly known for its wineries and coal industry.

New South Wales State of Australia

New South Wales is a state on the east coast of Australia. It borders Queensland to the north, Victoria to the south, and South Australia to the west. Its coast borders the Tasman Sea to the east. The Australian Capital Territory is an enclave within the state. New South Wales' state capital is Sydney, which is also Australia's most populous city. In December 2018, the population of New South Wales was over 8 million, making it Australia's most populous state. Just under two-thirds of the state's population, 5.1 million, live in the Greater Sydney area. Inhabitants of New South Wales are referred to as New South Welshmen.

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References

  1. 1 2 Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Paxton". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 12 April 2019. OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg