Postcode 2298 (NSW)
Postcode 2298 in NSW is in the federal division of Newcastle, the state electorates of Wallsend and Newcastle and Newcastle City Council. It covers Waratah, Waratah West and Georgetown.
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 2298 |
State electorates
| Wallsend (NSW state electorate) | 81% of postcode 2298 |
| Newcastle (NSW state electorate) | 19% of postcode 2298 |
Local council areas
| Newcastle City Council | >99% of postcode 2298 |
Suburbs in postcode 2298
| Suburb | Federal electorate | State electorate | Council |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waratah NSW | Newcastle | Wallsend 88% Newcastle 12% | Newcastle City Council |
| Waratah West NSW | Newcastle | Wallsend | Newcastle City Council |
| Georgetown NSW | Newcastle | Newcastle | Newcastle City Council |
Questions
What federal electorate is postcode 2298 in?
Postcode 2298 is in the federal division of Newcastle.
What state electorate is postcode 2298 in?
It is in the state electorates of Wallsend and Newcastle.
What council is postcode 2298 in?
It is in Newcastle City Council.
Which suburbs are in postcode 2298?
Waratah, Waratah West and Georgetown.
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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