Niagara Park, New South Wales

Niagara Park is a suburb of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia 6 kilometres (4 mi) north of Gosford's central business district. It is part of the Central Coast Council local government area. It consists of residential housing as well as acreage blocks and small farms with many houses backing onto natural bushland and reserves. It is close to the M1 and is 20 minutes from Shelly Beach. A peaceful community with rural aspects and a large technology driven primary school, Niagara Park is ideal for families with young children.

Niagara Park Central Coast, New South Wales
Niagara Park Station
Niagara Park
Coordinates	33°22′55″S 151°21′04″E
Population	2,743 (2016 census)
• Density	1,143/km2 (2,960/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	2250
Elevation	23 m (75 ft)
Area	2.4 km2 (0.9 sq mi)
Location	6 km (4 mi) N of Gosford 80 km (50 mi) S of Newcastle 15 km (9 mi) SSW of Wyong 80 km (50 mi) N of Sydney 20 km (12 mi) WSW of The Entrance
LGA(s)	Central Coast Council
Parish	Gosford
State electorate(s)	The Entrance
Federal division(s)	Dobell
Suburbs around Niagara Park: Ourimbah Somersby Niagara Park Lisarow Narara Wyoming Lisarow

The suburb contains Niagara Park railway station, which is on the Main North railway line. A shopping centre, timber mill, primary school, and sports centre are also located within Niagara Park.

History

The suburb took its name from a farm, which was owned by Mr. Measure, an American landowner who named the farm after Niagara Falls. Niagara Park railway station was opened in October 1902 with the name Tundula and was later changed to its current name on 27 November.

Events

On the second Saturday of every month a large market is held at the shopping centre where residents set up tables selling various goods. There are also competitions for children held by the town crier.

A jobs convention is held annually at the local youth centre for students from various schools. The event is aimed at years 11 and 12.

Every year there is a large fete held at the local Niagara Park Primary School which features many rides and in the hall there are many baked goods stores.

Notable residents

• Julie Goodwin, chef, won the first Australian Masterchef