Lisarow, New South Wales
Lisarow (/lɪzəroʊ/) is a suburb of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia, located 8 kilometres (5 mi) north-northeast of Gosford's central business district via the Pacific Highway. It is part of the Central Coast Council local government area.
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| Coordinates | 33°22′55.2″S 151°22′33.6″E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 5,136 (2016 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 421.0/km2 (1,090/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2250 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 32 m (105 ft) | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 12.2 km2 (4.7 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Central Coast Council | ||||||||||||||
| Region | Central Coast | ||||||||||||||
| Parish | Gosford | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | The Entrance | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Dobell | ||||||||||||||
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The area was largely rural until urban encroachment in more recent decades. It is now a mainly residential area, composed of medium-density housing, with small rural properties on the fringes. There is also a substantial amount of industrial activity around the railway line and station.
Educational facilities in the suburb include Lisarow High School, Lisarow Primary School and Narara Public School.
The Test cricketer, Alan Davidson, hails from the town. Lisarow shares the largest cricket club on the Central Coast with Ourimbah, their club mascot is the magpie.
References
- Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Lisarow (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 19 March 2018.