Warabrook, New South Wales

Warabrook
Newcastle, New South Wales
Warabrook
Coordinates32°52′54″S 151°43′4″E / 32.88167°S 151.71778°E / -32.88167; 151.71778
Population1,982 (SAL 2021)
Postcode(s)2304
Area1.5 km2 (0.6 sq mi)
Location8 km (5 mi) NW of Newcastle
LGA(s)City of Newcastle
ParishNewcastle
State electorate(s)Newcastle
Federal division(s)Newcastle
Suburbs around Warabrook:
Sandgate Sandgate Mayfield West
Shortland Warabrook Mayfield West
Callaghan Waratah West Mayfield

Warabrook /ˈwɒrəˌbrʊk/ is a north-western suburb of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, located 8 kilometres (5 mi) from Newcastle's central business district. It is part of the City of Newcastle local government area. The suburb is primarily residential but also includes a shopping centre, an aged care facility and a light industrial area. Warabrook was originally a small agricultural base which had a cattleyard and abattoir. Warabrook has the Eucalyptus Circuit Reserve which has a cycle way and children's play equipment.