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'''Mona Vale''' is a [[suburb]] of [[Sydney]], in the state of [[New South Wales]], [[Australia]]. It is located 28 kilometres north of the [[Sydney central business district]], in an area known as the [[Northern Beaches]]. Formerly the administrative centre of [[Pittwater Council]], it is now located in the [[Local government in Australia|local government area]] of [[Northern Beaches Council]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/council/about-northern-beaches-council/wards-and-suburbs|title=Wards and Suburbs|last=|first=|date=2017-07-10|website=Northern Beaches Council|language=en|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=5 April 2019}}</ref>
'''Mona Vale''' is a [[suburb]] of [[Sydney]], in the state of [[New South Wales]], [[Australia]]. It is located 28 kilometres north of the [[Sydney central business district]], in an area known as the [[Northern Beaches]]. Formerly the administrative centre of [[Pittwater Council]], it is now located in the [[Local government in Australia|local government area]] of [[Northern Beaches Council]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/council/about-northern-beaches-council/wards-and-suburbs|title=Wards and Suburbs|date=2017-07-10|website=Northern Beaches Council|language=en|access-date=5 April 2019}}</ref> The traditional custodians of the area are the Garigal people. It is often colloquially referred to as "Mona".


== History ==
== History ==
The area was known as ''Bongin Bongin'' by [[Indigenous Australian|Aborignal Peoples]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.visitsydneyaustralia.com.au/names-aboriginal.html|title=The Names of Sydney: Bongin Bongin|last=|first=|date=|website=www.visitsydneyaustralia.com.au|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=5 April 2019}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.pittwateronlinenews.com/bungan-beach-history.php|title=Pittwater Online News - Bungan Beach and Waters|last=|first=|date=|website=www.pittwateronlinenews.com|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=5 April 2019}}</ref> The first land grants in the district of [[Pittwater]] were not made until 23 April 1813. The land that now comprises Mona Vale, first surveyed in May 1814, was granted to [[Robert_Campbell_(1769–1846)|Robert Campbell]] (1769-1846), and was originally part of {{convert|700|acre|km2}} that extended from Mona Vale to the end of Newport beach.<ref>Martin Burke The Father of Pittwater - page 53, By James J Macken, National Library of Australia</ref> Local lore suggests the name Mona Vale was chosen by Campbell in remembrance of a town bearing the same name in [[Scotland]], however the exact location of this place remains a mystery.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rampantscotland.com/placenames/placename_sydney.htm|title=Scottish Place Names - Sydney, Australia|last=|first=|date=|website=www.rampantscotland.com|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=5 April 2019}}</ref> In 2005, Mona Vale became the administrative centre of [[Pittwater Council]], after the council chambers moved from [[Warriewood, New South Wales|Warriewood]]. Since then, Pittwater Council has been amalgamated with [[Warringah Council|Warringah]] and [[Manly Council|Manly]] to form the Northern Beaches Council.
The area was known as "Bongin Bongin" by [[Indigenous Australian|Aboriginal Peoples]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.visitsydneyaustralia.com.au/names-aboriginal.html|title=The Names of Sydney: Bongin Bongin|website=visitsydneyaustralia.com.au|access-date=5 April 2019}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.pittwateronlinenews.com/bungan-beach-history.php|title=Pittwater Online News - Bungan Beach and Waters|website=pittwateronlinenews.com|access-date=5 April 2019}}</ref> The initial land grants in the district of [[Pittwater]] were not made until April 1813, and those sections which now comprise Mona Vale, first surveyed in May 1814, were granted to [[Robert Campbell (1769–1846)|Robert Campbell]] (1769–1846). These were originally part of {{convert|700|acre|km2}} that extended northwards from Mona Vale to the end of [[Newport, New South Wales|Newport]] beach.<ref>Martin Burke The Father of Pittwater - page 53, By James J Macken, National Library of Australia</ref> Local lore suggests the name Mona Vale was chosen by Campbell in remembrance of a town bearing the same name in [[Scotland]], however the exact location of this place remains a mystery.
[[Pittwater Council]], after the council chambers moved from [[Warriewood, New South Wales|Warriewood]]. Since then, Pittwater Council has been amalgamated with [[Warringah Council|Warringah]] and [[Manly Council|Manly]] to form the Northern Beaches Council.


==Landmarks==
==Landmarks==
Mona Vale has two primary schools and a high school, an [[Returned and Services League of Australia|RSL club]], a park, public library, golf course, hospital, a new world class skate park which opened in 2016, a bus depot, three supermarkets, and a variety of shops and businesses. There are also a number of pathways and walking tracks around the area.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.visitsydneyaustralia.com.au/walks-coastal.html|title=Coastal Walks|last=|first=|date=|website=www.visitsydneyaustralia.com.au|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=5 April 2019}}</ref>
Mona Vale has two primary schools and a high school, an [[Returned and Services League of Australia|RSL club]], a park, public library, golf course, hospital, a world class skate park, a bus depot, three supermarkets, and a variety of shops and businesses. There are also a number of pathways and walking tracks around the area.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.visitsydneyaustralia.com.au/walks-coastal.html|title=Coastal Walks|website=visitsydneyaustralia.com.au|access-date=5 April 2019}}</ref>


[[Mona Vale Hospital]] is the local public healthcare facility, which has been undergoing a process of re-development since the opening of the newly built Northern Beaches Hospital.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nslhd.health.nsw.gov.au:443/Hospitals/MonaVale/mvredevelopment|title=Mona Vale Hospital - Future Healthcare Services {{!}} NSLHD|last=|first=|date=|website=www.nslhd.health.nsw.gov.au|language=en|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=5 April 2019}}</ref>
[[Mona Vale Hospital]] is the local public healthcare facility, which has been undergoing a process of re-development since the opening of the newly built Northern Beaches Hospital.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nslhd.health.nsw.gov.au:443/Hospitals/MonaVale/mvredevelopment|title=Mona Vale Hospital - Future Healthcare Services {{!}} NSLHD|website=nslhd.health.nsw.gov.au|language=en|access-date=5 April 2019}}</ref>
[[File:Mona Vale Beach Pool (6587106813).jpg|left|thumb|Mona Vale Ocean Pool]]

Mona Vale has a shallow beach (formerly known as "Bongin Bongin Beach")<ref name=":0" /> which has a children's and lap pool at its northern end, with the main beach adjoining the golf course and a number of parks and reserves. There is a second beach north of this which is known as "The Basin" with a concentrated wave known as 'Whomp' which is popular with body boarders. Mona Vale is a popular beach for surfing with beach breaks including "Main", "Suck Rock", and "Rip Bowl".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sydney.com/destinations/sydney/sydney-north/northern-beaches/attractions/mona-vale-beach|title=Mona Vale Beach|last=|first=|date=|website=www.sydney.com|language=en-AU|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=5 April 2019}}</ref>
Mona Vale has a shallow beach (formerly known as "Bongin Bongin" Beach)<ref name=":0" /> which has a children's and lap pool at its northern end, with the main beach adjoining the golf course and a number of parks and reserves. There is a second beach north of this which is known as "The Basin" with a concentrated wave which, since the early 2000s, has been known as "Whomp" which is popular with body boarders. Mona Vale is a popular beach for surfing with beach breaks including "Main", "Suck Rock" which holds the annual competition known as KOTR or king of the rock, and "Rip Bowl".


==Population==
==Population==
In the 2016 Census there were 10,670 people domiciled in Mona Vale, of which 70.7% of these were born in Australia. The most common countries of birth were England 8.0%, New Zealand 2.2% and South Africa 1.4%. The area is relatively linguistically homogeneous, with 84.8% of residents speaking only English at home. Other languages spoken at home included Serbian 1.1%, German 1.0% and Croatian 1.0%. The most common responses for religion were No Religion 30.6%, Catholic 24.5% and Anglican 20.7%.<ref name=Census/>
In the 2021 Census there were 10,877 people domiciled in Mona Vale, of which 71.3% of these were born in Australia. The most common other countries of birth were England 7.4%, New Zealand 2.0% and South Africa 1.3%. The area is relatively linguistically homogeneous, with 85.3% of residents speaking only English at home. Other languages spoken at home included Serbian 1.0%, Croatian 1.0% and Portuguese 0.9%. The most common responses for religion were No Religion 39.8%, Catholic 22.8% and Anglican 16.6%.<ref name=Census>{{Census 2021 AUS|id=SAL12683|name=Mona Vale (State Suburb)|accessdate=25 September 2024|quick=on}}</ref>


==Transport==
==Transport==
Mona Vale is located at the junction of two major roads ([[Mona Vale Road]] A3 and [[Pittwater Road]] A8) and is accessible by [[B-Line (Sydney)|B-Line bus]] from central Sydney ([[Wynyard railway station, Sydney|Wynyard Station]]).<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://transportnsw.infotransportnsw.info/node/2540|title=B-Line bus service|last=Transport for NSW|first=Customer Experience Division|website=transportnsw.info|language=en|access-date=5 April 2019}}</ref> There is a local [[Mona Vale Bus Depot|bus depot]] located on Darley Street.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/nswgovdirectory/mona-vale-bus-depot|title=Mona Vale Bus Depot|date=2013-10-24|website=service.nsw.gov.au|language=en|access-date=5 April 2019}}</ref>
Mona Vale is at the junction of two major roads in Sydney: [[Mona Vale Road]] (A3) and [[Pittwater Road]] (A8).
[[Image:BeachSuburbs14.JPG|thumb|right|Mona Vale Golf Course in the late afternoon]]
[[Image:BeachSuburbs0003.jpg|thumb|right|View north along shoreline]]
Mona Vale is accessible by bus, and there is a [[Mona Vale Bus Depot|bus depot]] located on Darley Street.


==Churches==
==Churches==
Mona Vale is home to the following churches:<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.google.com/search?q=churches+in+mona+vale+nsw&rllag=-33674793,151305680,360&tbm=lcl#rlfi=hd:;si:;mv:!1m2!1d-33.628090199999995!2d151.3396264!2m2!1d-33.7430823!2d151.1408207;tbs:lrf:!2m1!1e2!2m1!1e3!3sIAE,lf:1,lf_ui:1|title=Churches in Mona Vale, NSW - Google Search|website=google.com|access-date=5 April 2019}}</ref>
{{Expand list|date=January 2017}}

Mona Vale is home to the following churches:
* Sacred Heart Catholic Church
* Sacred Heart Catholic Church
* Mona Vale Anglican Church
* Mona Vale [[Anglican Church]]
*[[Christian Life Centre]]
*Mona Vale [[Seventh-day Adventist]] Church
*Healing Word Church
*Pittwater [[Wesleyan Methodist Church of Australia|Wesleyan Methodist]] Church
*Ignite Cafe Church


==Education==
==Education==
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* Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
* Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
* Mona Vale Public School
* Mona Vale Public School

* [[Pittwater High School]]
* [[Pittwater High School]]


==Sports==
==Sports==
Whilst much of the outdoor activities which take place in Mona Vale are centered around the beach, the suburb is also home to a variety of sporting clubs and associations:
While many outdoor activities in Mona Vale are primarily aquatic, the suburb is also home to a variety of sporting clubs and associations:


* [[Mona Vale Raiders|Mona Vale Raiders Rugby League Club]]
* [[Mona Vale Raiders|Mona Vale Raiders Rugby League Club]]
* Pittwater RSL Soccer Club
* Pittwater RSL Football Club
* Peninsula Netball Club
* Peninsula Netball Club
* Peninsula Cricket Club
* Mona Vale Cricket Club
* Peninsula Junior Cricket Club
* Mona Vale Surf Lifesaving Club
* Mona Vale Surf Lifesaving Club
* Mona Vale Boardriders
* Mona Vale Boardriders
* Mona Vale Commodores Netball Club
* Mona Vale Commodores Netball Club
* Pittwater Tigers AFL Club
* Pittwater Tigers AFL Club
* Pittwater Aquatic Club


==References==
==References==
*''The Book of Sydney Suburbs'', Compiled by Frances Pollen, Angus & Robertson Publishers, 1990, Published in Australia {{ISBN|0-207-14495-8}}
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==External links==
==External links==
{{commons category|Mona Vale, New South Wales}}
{{commons category|Mona Vale, New South Wales}}
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20060509122408/http://www.nsh.nsw.gov.au/monavale/ Mona Vale Hospital]
*[https://www.nslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/Hospitals/MonaVale Mona Vale Hospital]


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Latest revision as of 11:15, 30 September 2024

Mona Vale
Sydney, New South Wales
Mona Vale Beach facing north
Map
Population10,877 (SAL 2021)[1]
Postcode(s)2103
Elevation10 m (33 ft)
Area4.6 km2 (1.8 sq mi)
Location28 km (17 mi) north of Sydney CBD
LGA(s)Northern Beaches Council
State electorate(s)Pittwater
Federal division(s)Mackellar
Suburbs around Mona Vale:
Bayview Newport
Ingleside Mona Vale Tasman Sea
Ingleside Warriewood

Mona Vale is a suburb of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. It is located 28 kilometres north of the Sydney central business district, in an area known as the Northern Beaches. Formerly the administrative centre of Pittwater Council, it is now located in the local government area of Northern Beaches Council.[2] The traditional custodians of the area are the Garigal people. It is often colloquially referred to as "Mona".

History

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The area was known as "Bongin Bongin" by Aboriginal Peoples.[3][4] The initial land grants in the district of Pittwater were not made until April 1813, and those sections which now comprise Mona Vale, first surveyed in May 1814, were granted to Robert Campbell (1769–1846). These were originally part of 700 acres (2.8 km2) that extended northwards from Mona Vale to the end of Newport beach.[5] Local lore suggests the name Mona Vale was chosen by Campbell in remembrance of a town bearing the same name in Scotland, however the exact location of this place remains a mystery.

Pittwater Council, after the council chambers moved from Warriewood. Since then, Pittwater Council has been amalgamated with Warringah and Manly to form the Northern Beaches Council.

Landmarks

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Mona Vale has two primary schools and a high school, an RSL club, a park, public library, golf course, hospital, a world class skate park, a bus depot, three supermarkets, and a variety of shops and businesses. There are also a number of pathways and walking tracks around the area.[6]

Mona Vale Hospital is the local public healthcare facility, which has been undergoing a process of re-development since the opening of the newly built Northern Beaches Hospital.[7]

Mona Vale Ocean Pool

Mona Vale has a shallow beach (formerly known as "Bongin Bongin" Beach)[4] which has a children's and lap pool at its northern end, with the main beach adjoining the golf course and a number of parks and reserves. There is a second beach north of this which is known as "The Basin" with a concentrated wave which, since the early 2000s, has been known as "Whomp" which is popular with body boarders. Mona Vale is a popular beach for surfing with beach breaks including "Main", "Suck Rock" which holds the annual competition known as KOTR or king of the rock, and "Rip Bowl".

Population

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In the 2021 Census there were 10,877 people domiciled in Mona Vale, of which 71.3% of these were born in Australia. The most common other countries of birth were England 7.4%, New Zealand 2.0% and South Africa 1.3%. The area is relatively linguistically homogeneous, with 85.3% of residents speaking only English at home. Other languages spoken at home included Serbian 1.0%, Croatian 1.0% and Portuguese 0.9%. The most common responses for religion were No Religion 39.8%, Catholic 22.8% and Anglican 16.6%.[8]

Transport

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Mona Vale is located at the junction of two major roads (Mona Vale Road A3 and Pittwater Road A8) and is accessible by B-Line bus from central Sydney (Wynyard Station).[9] There is a local bus depot located on Darley Street.[10]

Churches

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Mona Vale is home to the following churches:[11]

Education

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Mona Vale is home to three schools; two primary and one secondary:

Sports

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While many outdoor activities in Mona Vale are primarily aquatic, the suburb is also home to a variety of sporting clubs and associations:

  • Mona Vale Raiders Rugby League Club
  • Pittwater RSL Football Club
  • Peninsula Netball Club
  • Mona Vale Cricket Club
  • Peninsula Junior Cricket Club
  • Mona Vale Surf Lifesaving Club
  • Mona Vale Boardriders
  • Mona Vale Commodores Netball Club
  • Pittwater Tigers AFL Club
  • Pittwater Aquatic Club

References

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  1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Mona Vale (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  2. ^ "Wards and Suburbs". Northern Beaches Council. 10 July 2017. Retrieved 5 April 2019.
  3. ^ "The Names of Sydney: Bongin Bongin". visitsydneyaustralia.com.au. Retrieved 5 April 2019.
  4. ^ a b "Pittwater Online News - Bungan Beach and Waters". pittwateronlinenews.com. Retrieved 5 April 2019.
  5. ^ Martin Burke The Father of Pittwater - page 53, By James J Macken, National Library of Australia
  6. ^ "Coastal Walks". visitsydneyaustralia.com.au. Retrieved 5 April 2019.
  7. ^ "Mona Vale Hospital - Future Healthcare Services | NSLHD". nslhd.health.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved 5 April 2019.
  8. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Mona Vale (State Suburb)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 25 September 2024. Edit this at Wikidata
  9. ^ Transport for NSW, Customer Experience Division. "B-Line bus service". transportnsw.info. Retrieved 5 April 2019.
  10. ^ "Mona Vale Bus Depot". service.nsw.gov.au. 24 October 2013. Retrieved 5 April 2019.
  11. ^ "Churches in Mona Vale, NSW - Google Search". google.com. Retrieved 5 April 2019.
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