Erina, New South Wales

"Erina" redirects here. For the former shire, see Erina Shire. For the gossamer-winged butterfly genus, see Candalides.
Erina
Central Coast, New South Wales
Population 4,633 (2011 census)[1]
 • Density 713/km2 (1,846/sq mi)
Postcode(s) 2250
Area 6.5 km2 (2.5 sq mi)
Location
LGA(s) Central Coast Council
Parish Kincumber
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 a suburb of 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 is the commercial hub of the City of Gosford. It contains one of the largest shopping centres in Australia, Erina Fair, which contains over 330 shops and stores. 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.

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.

References

  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Erina (State Suburb)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 11 March 2013.

Coordinates: 33°26′24″S 151°23′35″E / 33.440°S 151.393°E / -33.440; 151.393


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