Postcode 2291 (NSW)
Postcode 2291 in NSW is in the federal division of Newcastle, the state electorates of Newcastle and Charlestown and Newcastle City Council. It covers Merewether, Merewether Heights and The Junction.
Postcode areas are ABS approximations (POA) of Australia Post postcodes, so results near an edge are indicative.
Federal electorates
| Division of Newcastle | >99% of postcode 2291 |
State electorates
| Newcastle (NSW state electorate) | 86% of postcode 2291 |
| Charlestown (NSW state electorate) | 14% of postcode 2291 |
Local council areas
| Newcastle City Council | >99% of postcode 2291 |
Suburbs in postcode 2291
| Suburb | Federal electorate | State electorate | Council |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merewether NSW | Newcastle | Newcastle 85% Charlestown 15% | Newcastle City Council |
| Merewether Heights NSW | Newcastle | Newcastle | Newcastle City Council |
| The Junction NSW | Newcastle | Newcastle | Newcastle City Council |
Questions
What federal electorate is postcode 2291 in?
Postcode 2291 is in the federal division of Newcastle.
What state electorate is postcode 2291 in?
It is in the state electorates of Newcastle and Charlestown.
What council is postcode 2291 in?
It is in Newcastle City Council.
Which suburbs are in postcode 2291?
Merewether, Merewether Heights and The Junction.
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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