Tacoma, New South Wales

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Tacoma
Central Coast,  New South Wales
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Tacoma
Tacoma, New South Wales
Coordinates 33°17′56″S151°28′5″E / 33.29889°S 151.46806°E / -33.29889; 151.46806
Population751 (2011 census) [1]
 • Density289/km2 (748/sq mi)
Postcode(s) 2259
Area2.6 km2 (1.0 sq mi)
Location4 km (2 mi) E of Wyong
LGA(s) Central Coast Council
Parish Munmorah
State electorate(s) Wyong
Federal division(s) Shortland
Suburbs around Tacoma:
Wyong Wadalba Wadalba
Wyong Tacoma Tuggerawong
Tacoma South Rocky Point Rocky Point

Tacoma is a suburb of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia. It is part of the Central Coast Council local government area.

Tacoma is located on the northern bank of the Wyong River where it opens up onto Tuggerah Lake. It has a general store, a school, Tacoma Public School and a Fishermans Co-operative. It is also the home of the Wyong Lakes Magpies Australian Football Club.

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References

  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Tacoma (State Suburb)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 14 April 2015. OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg