Waterview Heights, New South Wales

Waterview Heights
Waterview Heights
Interactive map of Waterview Heights
Coordinates: 29°42′09″S 152°50′18″E / 29.70238°S 152.83823°E / -29.70238; 152.83823
CountryAustralia
StateNew South Wales
RegionNorthern Rivers
LGA
Location
Government
 • State electorate
 • Federal division
Area
 • Total
58.332 km2 (22.522 sq mi)
Elevation
37[7] m (121 ft)
Population
 • Total1,364 (2021)[5]
 • Density23.383/km2 (60.563/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+10:00 (AEST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+11:00 (AEDT)
Postcode
2460..[6]

Waterview Heights is a rural locality in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Australia. It is situated approximately 10 kilometres west of Grafton along the Gwydir Highway.[8]

Geography

Waterview Heights covers an area of 58.332 square kilometres.[9] The locality is characterised by a mix of open rural landscapes and bushland, with a low population density.

Demographics

According to the 2021 census, Waterview Heights has a population of 1,364 people.[5] The urban centre of Waterview Heights has a population of 872.[10]

According to the 2016 census, Waterview Heights had a population of 1,325.[11] According to the 2011 census, Waterview Heights had a population of 1,384.[12]

Transport

The locality is accessible from South Grafton via the Gwydir Highway[13] and is serviced by regional roads Rogan Bridge Road to the north[14] and Old Glen Innes Road.[15] The nearest airport is located the Clarence Valley Regional Airport. Busways operates two routes stopping in Waterview Heights from Grafton to Jackadgery/Cangai and to Copmanhurst[16]

References

  1. ^ "Clarence Valley Council". elections.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved 2 February 2025.
  2. ^ "The Legislative Assembly District of Clarence". elections.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved 2 February 2025.
  3. ^ "Localities". electorate.aec.gov.au. Retrieved 2 February 2025.
  4. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Waterview Heights (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. 
  5. ^ a b "2021 Waterview Heights, Census All persons QuickStats | Australian Bureau of Statistics". abs.gov.au. Retrieved 31 January 2025.
  6. ^ "Waterview Heights Postcode". auspost.com.au. Archived from the original on 22 April 2024. Retrieved 31 January 2025.
  7. ^ "Elevation Map - What is my elevation?". whatismyelevation.com. Retrieved 2 February 2025.
  8. ^ "Grafton to Waterview Heights". Google Maps. Retrieved 2 February 2025.
  9. ^ "Waterview Heights · New South Wales 2460, Australia". Google Maps. Retrieved 2 February 2025.
  10. ^ "2021 Waterview Heights (L), Census All persons QuickStats | Australian Bureau of Statistics". abs.gov.au. Retrieved 2 February 2025.
  11. ^ "2016 Waterview Heights, Census All persons QuickStats | Australian Bureau of Statistics". abs.gov.au. Retrieved 2 February 2025.
  12. ^ "2011 Waterview Heights, Census All persons QuickStats | Australian Bureau of Statistics". abs.gov.au. Retrieved 2 February 2025.
  13. ^ "South Grafton to Waterview Heights". Google Maps. Retrieved 2 February 2025.
  14. ^ "Waterview Heights to Rogan Bridge Rd". Google Maps. Retrieved 2 February 2025.
  15. ^ "Waterview Heights to Old Glen Innes Rd". Google Maps. Retrieved 2 February 2025.
  16. ^ "Grafton Bus Network" (PDF). transportnsw. 2 February 2025. Archived (PDF) from the original on 31 December 2024. Retrieved 2 February 2025.