Swansea, New South Wales

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Swansea New South Wales
Population:	4638 (2006 census)
Postcode:	2281
Area:	3.2 km² (1.2 sq mi)
Location:	38 km (24 mi) NE of Wyong 27 km (17 mi) SSW of Newcastle
LGA:	City of Lake Macquarie
Parish:	Wallarah
State District:	Swansea
Federal Division:	Shortland
Suburbs around Swansea: Lake Macquarie Lake Macquarie Little Pelican Lake Macquarie Swansea Swansea Heads Cams Wharf Caves Beach Caves Beach

Swansea is a locality and commercial centre at the entrance to Lake Macquarie from the Pacific Ocean in New South Wales, Australia. It is part of the City of Lake Macquarie local government area.

Swansea's local industries are coal mining, of which there were once several small coal mines, fishing, boating, and tourism. There are also popular fine sandy beaches on the Pacific Ocean. Many residents commute to Newcastle for work.

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• Swansea, New South Wales is at coordinates 33°05′06″S 151°38′06″E / -33.085, 151.635 (Swansea, New South Wales)Coordinates: 33°05′06″S 151°38′06″E / -33.085, 151.635 (Swansea, New South Wales)
• Swansea (Lake Macquarie City Council)
• Travel - Swansea (SMH) - includes history

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