Martinsville, New South Wales

Martinsville is a small town near Morisset and west of Lake Macquarie in New South Wales, Australia. It is part of the West Ward of the City of Lake Macquarie local government area.

Martinsville
New South Wales
Martinsville is located in the Hunter-Central Coast Region
Martinsville
Martinsville
Coordinates33°03′25″S 151°24′36″E
Population389 (2021 census)[1]
Established1860s
Postcode(s)2265
Elevation23 m (75 ft)
Location
LGA(s)City of Lake Macquarie
ParishDora
State electorate(s)Lake Macquarie
Federal division(s)Hunter
Suburbs around Martinsville:
Watagans National Park Watagans National Park Freemans Waterhole
Olney Martinsville Cooranbong
Ravensdale Lemon Tree Cooranbong

History

It was first settled by Europeans between 1861 and 1866. The first industry in the area was timber. The public school opened in 1878, but this was eventually closed and pupils transferred to Cooranbong Community School. The town sits in a small valley at the base of the Watagan Mountains.

References

  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Martinsville". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 21 July 2023.


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