Georgetown
Georgetown is a small suburb close to the CBD. It is a residential area that has good accessibility to local services such as transport, schools and shops.
According to the 2006 Census, there are 1,857 people in 888 dwellings (in 2001 there were 1800 residents in 887 dwellings).
Sport and Recreation Facilities
Georgetown is located near Waratah Park, which is a large facility containing picnic and sporting areas. Go to sport and parks and playgrounds for more information about sport and recreation facilities in Newcastle.
Childcare
Georgetown does not have any childcare facilities but is close to facilities at Waratah and Mayfield.
Library
Whilst Georgetown does not have a library of its own, residents can access Mayfield library, located in Hanbury Street. Visit the library for more information about libraries in Newcastle.
Schools
There are no schools in Georgetown but the suburb borders Callaghan College, Waratah Campus.
Transport Options
Georgetown is well situated for pubic transport, as a number of bus routes frequent the area. The location of the suburb in relation to the CBD and Newcastle’s other large suburbs allows for easy transport. Go to The Newcastle and Hunter Bus Timetable for bus times
Commercial Centre
Georgetown has a street of shops (Georgetown Road) linking to the Waratah commercial hub. This provides residents with mixed businesses.
History
Joseph Moate acquired land in the general area of Georgetown in 1853. Georgetown began as a residential area for workers from industries like the Copper Smelting Works (Goninans) located near by. By 1880, Georgetown was already described as a prosperous village. Goninans is still running today and the area is used mainly as an affordable residential suburb.
