Valla, New South Wales
Valla is a suburb in the Nambucca Valley, on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, Australia. The name was chosen to match that of the British residence of nineteenth century diplomat Andrew Buchanan.[2]
| Valla New South Wales | |
|---|---|
 South Valla Beach, 2023 | |
  Valla | |
| Coordinates | 30°36′S 152°59′E |
| Population | 1,054 (2006 census)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 2448 |
| Location |
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| LGA(s) | Nambucca Valley Council |
| State electorate(s) | Oxley |
| Federal division(s) | Cowper |
History
Deep Creek Post Office opened on 16 November 1905, was renamed Valla in 1906 and closed in 1942.[3]
Surfing
Valla Beach has a range of surf spots. South Beach is usually an easy wave but with swell can get fun for experienced surfers. North Valla is a wave for the more experienced surfers. It is known for its long right over rocks and further down the beach has a fast A-frame good for all surfers in average swells.
Demographics
The population of Valla is predominantly Australian born (78 per cent) and English-speaking (90 per cent). Places of birth other than Australia include the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, New Zealand and Poland.[1] Valla residents are significantly older than the state average, with more than a quarter of the population over 65 years. The average age is 50 years compared to a state average of 37.[1]
Industries and services
The village was formerly a logging town, surrounded by red cedar forest. A remnant logging industry remains as part of the adjacent state forests administered by the New South Wales Department of Primary Industries.[4] More recent industries include macadamia plantations and tourism.
Village services include a pub, pharmacy, real estate agent, cafe/general store, community preschool and a caravan park. The nearby Valla Beach is well known for surfing.
A railway station was located in the village on the North Coast railway between 1939 and 1974.[5]
| Preceding station | Former Services | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalhousie Creek towards Brisbane |
North Coast Line | Nambucca Heads towards Maitland | ||
References
- Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Valla (Urban Centre/Locality)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 4 December 2007.
- "Valla". Geographical Names Register (GNR) of NSW. Geographical Names Board of New South Wales. Retrieved 11 August 2013.
- Phoenix Auctions History. "Post Office List". Phoenix Auctions. Retrieved 21 January 2021.
- "About the Nambucca Valley & our towns". Nambucca Valley Tourism Association. November 2007. Retrieved 4 December 2007.
- Valla station. NSWrail.net, accessed 28 August 2009.