Chisholm, New South Wales

Chisholm is a suburb in the City of Maitland, New South Wales, Australia. It is 23 kilometres (14 mi) north-northwest from Newcastle, and 7 kilometres (4 mi) south-east from Maitland. The traditional owners and custodians of the Maitland area are the Wonnarua people.[3]

Chisholm
Maitland, New South Wales
Chisholm is located in New South Wales
Chisholm
Chisholm
Coordinates32.758°S 151.626°E / -32.758; 151.626
Population1,461 (2016 census)[1]
 • Density229.32/km2 (593.94/sq mi)
Established2007
Postcode(s)2322
Area6.371 km2 (2.5 sq mi)[2]
Location
LGA(s)City of Maitland
RegionHunter
CountyNorthumberland
ParishAlnwick
State electorate(s)Maitland
Federal division(s)Paterson
Suburbs around Chisholm:
Tenambit Morpeth Berry Park
East Maitland Chisholm Berry Park
Metford Thornton Thornton

As at the 2016 Census, Chisholm had a population of almost 1,500. On 6 October 2011 it was announced that an additional 5,000 housing lots were to be released which estimated accommodation for an additional 15,000 residents.[4]

History

Population

In the 2016 Census, there were 1,461 people in Chisholm. 88.0% were born in Australia and 92.6% spoke only English at home. The most common responses for religion were Catholic 32.2%, Anglican 24.3% and No Religion 22.2%.[1]

Geography

Chisholm is located on a low ridge falling to the surrounding floodplain and wetlands, and further to the Hunter River. Chisholm is bordered by Raymond Terrace Road towards the south, and Mcfarlanes Road towards the east. Towards the north, and west Chisholm borders a natural watercourse, and wetlands.

Transport

As of 27 January 2015 Chisholm is serviced by bus route 189[5] (Thornton to Stockland Green Hills via Chisholm), with stops at:

  • Corner of Settlers Boulevard and Raymond Terrace Road (Thornton Side)
  • Settlers Boulevard near the roundabout
  • Grasshawk Drive at St. Aloysius Catholic Primary School

The closest train station is Thornton railway station.

Facilities

The first school located in Chisholm is St. Aloysius Catholic Primary School. The closest public primary school is Thornton Public School, and secondary school is Francis Greenway High School. In 2016 it was announced that St. Bede's Catholic College would open in 2018 to cater for the increased demand for Catholic Education in the Maitland region. St Bede's Catholic College will be located next to St. Aloysius Catholic Primary School. A child care centre, St Nicholas Early Education, is located alongside St Aloysius.[6]

In September 2022, Maitland City Council approved a development application submitted by Revelop to construct a shopping centre branded as Chisholm Plaza.[7] Construction is scheduled to begin in April 2023, and continuing through to completion in December 2023. The Chisholm Plaza will boast two supermarkets, a bottle shop, cafes, restaurants, a tavern, and 40 lettable shop fronts for speciality retailers. In addition to these retail offerings the site will also house medical/allied health care facilities, an early education centre, and lifestyle facilities including a gym and swim school.[8]

References
  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Chisholm (NSW)(State Suburbs)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 14 December 2017.
  2. "Chisholm". Land and Property Management Authority - Spatial Information eXchange. New South Wales Land and Property Information. Retrieved 8 June 2016.
  3. "Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander Peoples". Maitland City Council. Archived from the original on 22 March 2019. Retrieved 8 September 2020.
  4. Sharpe, Donna (6 October 2011). "5000 housing lots in Chisholm, Maitland's newest suburb". Newcastle Herald. Retrieved 5 June 2016.
  5. "New bus route introduced for Maitland commuters". Transport NSW. Transport NSW. Archived from the original on 16 June 2016. Retrieved 5 June 2016.
  6. Duffin, Perry (3 May 2016). "St Bede's Catholic College announced". Maitland Mercurary. Retrieved 5 June 2016.
  7. "New Town Centre approved for construction in Chisholm - Waterford Living". waterford.avid.com.au/. Retrieved 12 January 2023.
  8. "Chisholm Plaza, Chisholm NSW – Revelop". Retrieved 12 January 2023.
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