Valla, New South Wales
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| Valla New South Wales |
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| Population: | 1054[1] |
| Postcode: | 2448 |
| Elevation: | 3 m (10 ft) [2] |
| Location: |
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| LGA: | Nambucca Shire |
| State District: | Oxley |
| Federal Division: | Cowper |
Valla is a village in the Nambucca Valley, on the mid north coast of New South Wales, Australia. The name was chosen to match that of the British residence of nineteeth century diplomat Andrew Buchanan.[3]
[edit] Demographics
The population of Valla are predominantly Australian born (78 per cent) and English-speaking (90 per cent). Placs of birth other than Australia include the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and New Zealand.[1] Valla residents are significantly older than the State average, with more than a quarter of the population over 65 years. The average age is 50 years compared to a State average of 37.[1]
[edit] Industries and services
The village was formerly a logging town, surrounded by red cedar forest. A remnant logging industry remains as part of the adjacent state forests administered by the New South Wales Department of Primary Industries.[4] More recent industries include macadamia plantations and tourism.
Village services include a pub, hairdresser, bakery, real estate agent, restaurant, general store, community preschool and a caravan park. The nearby Valla Beach is well-known for surfing.
[edit] References
- ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). Valla (Urban Centre/Locality). 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved on 2007-12-04.
- ^ Valla, Australia. Falling Rain Genomics Inc. (November 2007). Retrieved on 2007-12-04.
- ^ Geographical Names Register: Valla. Geographical Names Board of New South Wales (December 2007). Retrieved on 2007-12-04.
- ^ About the Nambucca Valley & our towns. Nambucca Valley Tourism Association (November 2007). Retrieved on 2007-12-04.
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