Aberdare, New South Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids AberdareCessnock, New South Wales |
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 Aberdare
Location in New South Wales
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| Population | 2,473 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 750.28/km2 (1,943.2/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Established | 1904 | ||||||||||||||
| Gazetted | 14 October 1905 (town) 5 September 1975 (town) 23 October 2015 (locality) |
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| Postcode(s) | 2325 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 86.5 m (284 ft) | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 3.2961 km2 (1.3 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10) | ||||||||||||||
| • Summer (DST) | AEDT (UTC+11) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Cessnock | ||||||||||||||
| Region | Hunter | ||||||||||||||
| County | Northumberland | ||||||||||||||
| Parish | Cessnock | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Cessnock | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Hunter | ||||||||||||||
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Aberdare is a small suburb located near Cessnock in Australia. It's part of the Hunter Region in New South Wales, an area famous for its history of coal mining. Aberdare is a great spot, being only about 15 minutes from the beautiful wine country, 45 minutes from the city of Newcastle, and two hours from Sydney.
History of Aberdare
How Aberdare Began
Aberdare was officially established in 1904. But its story really started much earlier. In the 1800s, a man named George Brown discovered coal in this area. This discovery changed everything!
The Coal Rush
Finding coal led to a huge "land boom" between 1903 and 1923. This means lots of people moved to the area, and towns grew very quickly. By 1926, Cessnock, which is very close to Aberdare, had a population of 12,000 people living within just one mile! This shows how important coal mining was to the growth of these towns.
Important Buildings
Heritage Listing
Some buildings in Aberdare are considered very important because of their history. These are called "heritage listed" buildings. For example, the Aberdare Central Colliery Company Houses on 33, 37, and 41-47 Cessnock Street are listed. These houses tell us about how people lived and worked when coal mining was at its peak.
