Marmong Point, New South Wales

Marmong Point is a suburb of the City of Lake Macquarie in New South Wales, Australia north-north-east of the town of Toronto on the western shore of Lake Macquarie. Marmong is an Aboriginal word meaning low water or swampy water.

Marmong Point
New South Wales
Marmong Point is located in the Hunter-Central Coast Region
Marmong Point
Marmong Point
Coordinates32°58′55″S 151°37′05″E
Population765 (2021 census)[1]
 • Density1,090/km2 (2,830/sq mi)
Established1836
Postcode(s)2284
Area0.7 km2 (0.3 sq mi)
Location
LGA(s)City of Lake Macquarie
ParishAwaba
State electorate(s)Lake Macquarie
Federal division(s)Hunter
Suburbs around Marmong Point:
Booragul Booragul
Woodrising Marmong Point Lake Macquarie
Woodrising Woodrising

History

The Aboriginal people, in this area, the Awabakal, were the first people of this land.[2]

Early industry included a market garden, a sawmill, and an abattoirs.

References

  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Marmong Point". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 21 July 2023.
  2. "Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people". Lake Macquarie City. Retrieved 8 September 2020.


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