Windella, New South Wales

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Windella
Maitland,  New South Wales
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Windella
Coordinates 32°41′56″S151°28′50″E / 32.69889°S 151.48056°E / -32.69889; 151.48056 Coordinates: 32°41′56″S151°28′50″E / 32.69889°S 151.48056°E / -32.69889; 151.48056
Population595 (2011 census) [1]
Postcode(s) 2320
Location
LGA(s) City of Maitland
Region Hunter
State electorate(s) Maitland
Federal Division(s) Hunter
Suburbs around Windella:
Windermere Anambah Melville
Lochinvar Windella Rutherford
Farley Rutherford

Windella is a suburb in the City of Maitland in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, Australia. It is a growing residential area located immediately north of the New England Highway and adjacent to Maitland Airport, halfway between Lochinvar and Rutherford. At the 2011 census, 595 people resided in Windella. [1]

City of Maitland Local government area in New South Wales, Australia

The City of Maitland is a local government area in the lower Hunter region of New South Wales, Australia. The area is situated adjacent to the New England Highway and the Hunter railway line.

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 (31 October 2012). "Windella (State Suburb)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 22 April 2014. OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg