Waterview Heights, New South Wales

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Waterview Heights
New South Wales
Waterview Heights, New South Wales
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Waterview Heights
Coordinates 29°42′09″S152°50′18″E / 29.70238°S 152.83823°E / -29.70238; 152.83823
Population1,364 (2021) [1]
 • Density23.383/km2 (60.563/sq mi)
Postcode(s) 2460.. [2]
Elevation37 [3]  m (121 ft)
Area58.332 km2 (22.5 sq mi)
Time zone AEST (UTC+10:00)
 • Summer (DST) AEDT (UTC+11:00)
Location10 km (6 mi) W of Grafton
LGA(s) Clarence Valley Council [4]
Region Northern Rivers
State electorate(s) Clarence [5]
Federal division(s) Page [6]

Waterview Heights is a rural locality in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Australia. It is situated approximately 10 kilometres west of Grafton along the Gwydir Highway. [7]

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Geography

Waterview Heights covers an area of 58.332 square kilometres. [8] The locality is characterised by a mix of open rural landscapes and bushland, with a low population density.

Demographics

According to the 2021 census, Waterview Heights has a population of 1,364 people. [1] The urban centre of Waterview Heights has a population of 872. [9]

According to the 2016 census, Waterview Heights had a population of 1,325. [10] According to the 2011 census, Waterview Heights had a population of 1,384. [11]

Transport

The locality is accessible from South Grafton via the Gwydir Highway [12] and is serviced by regional roads Rogan Bridge Road to the north [13] and Old Glen Innes Road. [14] The nearest airport is located the Clarence Valley Regional Airport. Busways operates two routes stopping in Waterview Heights from Grafton to Jackadgery/Cangai and to Copmanhurst [15]

References

  1. 1 2 "2021 Waterview Heights, Census All persons QuickStats | Australian Bureau of Statistics". abs.gov.au. Retrieved 31 January 2025.
  2. "Waterview Heights Postcode". auspost.com.au. Archived from the original on 22 April 2024. Retrieved 31 January 2025.
  3. "Elevation Map - What is my elevation?". whatismyelevation.com. Retrieved 2 February 2025.
  4. "Clarence Valley Council". elections.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved 2 February 2025.
  5. "The Legislative Assembly District of Clarence". elections.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved 2 February 2025.
  6. "Localities". electorate.aec.gov.au. Retrieved 2 February 2025.
  7. "Grafton to Waterview Heights". Google Maps . Retrieved 2 February 2025.
  8. "Waterview Heights · New South Wales 2460, Australia". Google Maps . Retrieved 2 February 2025.
  9. "2021 Waterview Heights (L), Census All persons QuickStats | Australian Bureau of Statistics". abs.gov.au. Retrieved 2 February 2025.
  10. "2016 Waterview Heights, Census All persons QuickStats | Australian Bureau of Statistics". abs.gov.au. Retrieved 2 February 2025.
  11. "2011 Waterview Heights, Census All persons QuickStats | Australian Bureau of Statistics". abs.gov.au. Retrieved 2 February 2025.
  12. "South Grafton to Waterview Heights". Google Maps . Retrieved 2 February 2025.
  13. "Waterview Heights to Rogan Bridge Rd". Google Maps . Retrieved 2 February 2025.
  14. "Waterview Heights to Old Glen Innes Rd". Google Maps . Retrieved 2 February 2025.
  15. "Grafton Bus Network" (PDF). transportnsw. 2 February 2025. Archived (PDF) from the original on 31 December 2024. Retrieved 2 February 2025.