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Magenta, New South Wales

Coordinates: 33°17′56″S 151°32′35″E / 33.299°S 151.543°E / -33.299; 151.543
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Magenta
Central CoastNew South Wales
Magenta is located in New South Wales
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Coordinates33°17′56″S 151°32′35″E / 33.299°S 151.543°E / -33.299; 151.543
Population332 (SAL 2021)[1]
Established1991
Postcode(s)2261
Elevation27 m (89 ft)
Location
LGA(s)Central Coast Council
CountyNorthumberland
ParishWallarah
State electorate(s)Wyong
Federal division(s)Dobell
Suburbs around Magenta:
Noraville Norah Head
Tuggerah Lake Magenta Tasman Sea
The Entrance North Pacific Ocean

Magenta (/məɛntə/) is a coastal location of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia. It is part of the Central Coast Council local government area, and contains a significant portion of the Wyrrabalong National Park.

Magenta was officially recognised as a locality in 1991.[2] Previously it was the location for rutile mining and as the garbage tip for The Entrance, New South Wales. The location is traversed south–north by Wilfred Barrett Drive linking The Entrance and Toukley. The road was designated part of the Central Coast Highway in 2006.

Magenta Shores

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The Magenta Shores Golf Resort consists of an 18-hole golf course, private housing and a resort.

References

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  1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Magenta (NSW) (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  2. ^ "Magenta". Geographical Names Board of New South Wales. Retrieved 10 June 2021.