Postcode 2278 (NSW)
Postcode 2278 in NSW is in the federal division of Hunter, the state electorates of Lake Macquarie and Cessnock and Lake Macquarie City Council. It covers Killingworth, Wakefield and Barnsley.
Postcode areas are ABS approximations (POA) of Australia Post postcodes, so results near an edge are indicative.
Federal electorates
| Division of Hunter | >99% of postcode 2278 |
State electorates
| Lake Macquarie (NSW state electorate) | 83% of postcode 2278 |
| Cessnock (NSW state electorate) | 17% of postcode 2278 |
Local council areas
| Lake Macquarie City Council | >99% of postcode 2278 |
Suburbs in postcode 2278
| Suburb | Federal electorate | State electorate | Council |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killingworth NSW | Hunter | Lake Macquarie 82% Cessnock 18% | Lake Macquarie City Council |
| Wakefield NSW | Hunter | Lake Macquarie | Lake Macquarie City Council |
| Barnsley NSW | Hunter | Cessnock | Lake Macquarie City Council |
Questions
What federal electorate is postcode 2278 in?
Postcode 2278 is in the federal division of Hunter.
What state electorate is postcode 2278 in?
It is in the state electorates of Lake Macquarie and Cessnock.
What council is postcode 2278 in?
It is in Lake Macquarie City Council.
Which suburbs are in postcode 2278?
Killingworth, Wakefield and Barnsley.
Why can one postcode be in several electorates?
Postcodes are drawn by Australia Post for mail delivery. Electorates and councils are drawn by electoral and local-government authorities, so the boundaries do not line up. Use the finder for an exact address.
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