Postcode 2286 (NSW)
Postcode 2286 in NSW is in the federal divisions of Hunter and Paterson, the state electorate of Cessnock and Lake Macquarie City Council. It covers West Wallsend, Seahampton and Holmesville.
Postcode areas are ABS approximations (POA) of Australia Post postcodes, so results near an edge are indicative.
Federal electorates
| Division of Hunter | 91% of postcode 2286 |
| Division of Paterson | 9% of postcode 2286 |
State electorates
| Cessnock (NSW state electorate) | >99% of postcode 2286 |
Local council areas
| Lake Macquarie City Council | >99% of postcode 2286 |
Suburbs in postcode 2286
| Suburb | Federal electorate | State electorate | Council |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Wallsend NSW | Hunter | Cessnock | Lake Macquarie City Council |
| Seahampton NSW | Hunter 61% Paterson 39% | Cessnock | Lake Macquarie City Council |
| Holmesville NSW | Hunter | Cessnock | Lake Macquarie City Council |
Questions
What federal electorate is postcode 2286 in?
Postcode 2286 is in the federal divisions of Hunter and Paterson.
What state electorate is postcode 2286 in?
It is in the state electorate of Cessnock.
What council is postcode 2286 in?
It is in Lake Macquarie City Council.
Which suburbs are in postcode 2286?
West Wallsend, Seahampton and Holmesville.
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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