Valla | |
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 South Valla Beach, 2023 | |
  Valla | |
| Coordinates:30°36′S152°59′E / 30.600°S 152.983°E /-30.600; 152.983 | |
| Country | Australia |
| State | New South Wales |
| LGA | |
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| Government | |
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| • Federal division | |
| Population | |
| • Total | 1,455 (2021 census)[2] |
| Postcode | 2448 |
Valla is a suburb in theNambucca Valley, on the Mid North Coast ofNew South Wales, Australia. The name was chosen to match that of the British residence of nineteenth century diplomatAndrew Buchanan.[3]
Deep Creek Post Office opened on 16 November 1905, was renamedValla in 1906 and closed in 1942.[4]
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.
The population of Valla is predominantly Australian-born (80.8%) and English-speaking (90.1%). Places of birth other than Australia include England, New Zealand, Germany, Canada, and Malaysia. Valla residents are significantly older than the state average of 39, with the median age being 55 years old.[2]
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 theNew South Wales Department of Primary Industries.[5] More recent industries includemacadamia 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 theNorth Coast railway between 1939 and 1974.[6]
| Preceding station | Former services | Following station | ||
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| Dalhousie Creek towardsBrisbane | North Coast Line | Nambucca Heads towardsMaitland | ||
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