Postcode 2289 (NSW)
Postcode 2289 in NSW is in the federal divisions of Newcastle and Shortland, the state electorates of Charlestown and Newcastle and Newcastle City Council and Lake Macquarie City Council. It covers Adamstown, Kotara, Adamstown Heights, Garden Suburb, Highfields and Kotara South.
Postcode areas are ABS approximations (POA) of Australia Post postcodes, so results near an edge are indicative.
Federal electorates
| Division of Newcastle | 65% of postcode 2289 |
| Division of Shortland | 35% of postcode 2289 |
State electorates
| Charlestown (NSW state electorate) | 91% of postcode 2289 |
| Newcastle (NSW state electorate) | 6% of postcode 2289 |
Local council areas
| Newcastle City Council | 65% of postcode 2289 |
| Lake Macquarie City Council | 35% of postcode 2289 |
Suburbs in postcode 2289
| Suburb | Federal electorate | State electorate | Council |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adamstown NSW | Newcastle | Charlestown 77% Newcastle 22% | Newcastle City Council |
| Kotara NSW | Newcastle | Charlestown | Newcastle City Council |
| Adamstown Heights NSW | Newcastle 77% Shortland 23% | Charlestown | Newcastle City Council 77% Lake Macquarie City Council 23% |
| Garden Suburb NSW | Shortland | Charlestown | Lake Macquarie City Council |
| Highfields NSW | Shortland | Charlestown | Lake Macquarie City Council |
| Kotara South NSW | Shortland | Charlestown | Lake Macquarie City Council |
Questions
What federal electorate is postcode 2289 in?
Postcode 2289 is in the federal divisions of Newcastle and Shortland.
What state electorate is postcode 2289 in?
It is in the state electorates of Charlestown and Newcastle.
What council is postcode 2289 in?
It is in Newcastle City Council and Lake Macquarie City Council.
Which suburbs are in postcode 2289?
Adamstown, Kotara, Adamstown Heights, Garden Suburb, Highfields and Kotara South.
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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