Waterview Heights, New South Wales
Rual locality of Grafton, News South Wales
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Waterview Heights is a rural locality in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Australia. It is situated approximately 10 kilometres west of Grafton along the Gwydir Highway.[7]
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| Coordinates: 29.70238°S 152.83823°E | |
| Country | Australia |
| State | New South Wales |
| Region | Northern Rivers |
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| Area | |
• Total | 58.332 km2 (22.522 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 37[4] m (121 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 1,364 (2021)[5] |
| • Density | 23.383/km2 (60.563/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+10:00 (AEST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+11:00 (AEDT) |
| Postcode | 2460..[6] |
Geography
Waterview Heights covers an area of 58.332 square kilometres.[8] The locality is characterised by a mix of open rural landscapes and bushland, with a low population density.
Demographics
According to the 2021 census, Waterview Heights has a population of 1,364 people.[5] The urban centre of Waterview Heights has a population of 872.[9]
According to the 2016 census, Waterview Heights had a population of 1,325.[10] According to the 2011 census, Waterview Heights had a population of 1,384.[11]
Transport
The locality is accessible from South Grafton via the Gwydir Highway[12] and is serviced by regional roads Rogan Bridge Road to the north[13] and Old Glen Innes Road.[14] The nearest airport is located the Clarence Valley Regional Airport. Busways operates two routes stopping in Waterview Heights from Grafton to Jackadgery/Cangai and to Copmanhurst[15]