North Balgowlah, New South Wales

North Balgowlah Sydney, New South Wales
Population:	3,309(2006)[1]
Established:	1832
Postcode:	2093
Coordinates:	33°47′28″S 151°14′38″E / 33.791°S 151.244°E / -33.791; 151.244Coordinates: 33°47′28″S 151°14′38″E / 33.791°S 151.244°E / -33.791; 151.244
Location:	13 km (8 mi) north-east of Sydney CBD
LGA:	Warringah Council
Federal Division:	Warringah
Suburbs around North Balgowlah: Allambie Heights North Manly Manly Vale Seaforth North Balgowlah Balgowlah Seaforth Seaforth Balgowlah

North Balgowlah is a suburb of northern Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. North Balgowlah is located 13 kilometres north-east of the Sydney central business district, in the local government area of Warringah Council, and part of the Northern Beaches region. North Balgowlah shares the postcode 2093 with the adjacent Balgowlah and Balgowlah Heights.

History

Balgowlah was named in 1832 after an Aboriginal word meaning north harbour in reference to its position from Port Jackson.

References

1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "North Balgowlah (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. http://www.censusdata.abs.gov.au/ABSNavigation/prenav/LocationSearch?collection=Census&period=2006&areacode=SSC11719&producttype=QuickStats&breadcrumb=PL&action=401. Retrieved 14 October 2009.