Niagara Park is a

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of the Central Coast region of

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, Australia north of

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. It is part of the

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. It consists of residential housing as well as acreage blocks and small farms with many houses backing onto natural bushland and reserves. It is close to the M1 and is 20 minutes from Shelly Beach. A peaceful community with rural aspects and a large technology driven primary school, Niagara Park is ideal for families with young children. The suburb contains Niagara Park railway station, which is on the

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. A

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mill, primary school, and sports centre are also located within Niagara Park.

History

The suburb took its name from a farm, which was owned by Mr. Measure, an American landowner who named the farm after

Niagara Falls Niagara Falls is a group of three waterfalls at the southern end of Niagara Gorge, spanning the Canada–United States border, border between the Provinces and territories of Canada, province of Ontario in Canada and the state of New York (s ...

. Niagara Park railway station was opened in October 1902 with the name Tundula and was later changed to its current name on 27 November.

Events

On the second Saturday of every month a large market is held at the shopping centre where residents set up tables selling various goods. There are also competitions for children held by the town crier. A jobs convention is held annually at the local youth centre for students from various schools. The event is aimed at years 11 and 12. Every year there is a large fete held at the local Niagara Park Primary School which features many rides and in the hall there are many baked goods stores.

Notable residents

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, chef, won the first Australian Masterchef

References

Suburbs of the Central Coast (New South Wales) Australian places named after U.S. places or U.S. history {{CentralCoastNSW-geo-stub