Erina, New South Wales

Erina is a suburb located in the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia between Gosford and the Pacific Ocean at Terrigal. It is part of the Central Coast Council local government area.

Erina
Central Coast, New South Wales
Population4,774 (2016 census)[1]
 • Density734/km2 (1,902/sq mi)
Postcode(s)2250
Area6.5 km2 (2.5 sq mi)
Location
  • 7 km (4 mi) E of Gosford
  • 6 km (4 mi) W of Terrigal
LGA(s)Central Coast Council
ParishKincumber
State electorate(s)Terrigal
Federal Division(s)Robertson
Suburbs around Erina:
Holgate Erina Heights Erina Heights
Springfield Erina Terrigal
Green Point Picketts Valley Terrigal

Erina is the commercial hub of the Central Coast. There are many other major commercial businesses located throughout the suburb predominantly on The Entrance Road, Karalta Road and Barralong Road.

The suburb is home to the Erina Eagles rugby league team, who play in the Central Coast Premiership.

Disability service provider Fairhaven Services' charity store, Vintage Fair, is situated in Erina.

The 2017 Pacific-Asia Curling Championships were held at the Erina Ice Arena, which is situated in Erina Fair

Population

In the 2016 Census, there were 4,774 people in Erina. 69.9% of people were born in Australia. The next most common country of birth was England at 8.1%. 85.0% of people spoke only English at home. The most common responses for religion were Catholic 24.3%, Anglican 22.5% and No Religion 21.5%.[1]

Education

Schools in the local area include:

Churches

Churches in Erina include EV Church and Coastlife Church. The Chinese Baptist Evelyn Tong Memorial Church is due for completion in late 2017.

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See also
  • List of Central Coast suburbs

References
  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "2016 Community Profiles: Erina (State Suburb)". 2016 Census of Population and Housing. Retrieved 21 December 2017.


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