Aberglasslyn, New South Wales facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Aberglasslyn Maitland, New South Wales
Aberglasslyn House
Population	5,401 (2016 census)
Postcode(s)	2320
LGA(s)	City of Maitland
Region	Hunter
State electorate(s)	Maitland
Federal Division(s)	Paterson

Aberglasslyn is a growing suburb located near Maitland in New South Wales, Australia. It's part of the beautiful Hunter Valley. This area is expanding quickly, with new homes and communities being built.

Getting Around

Buses are a great way to travel in Aberglasslyn. Hunter Valley Buses operates two main routes here:

• Route 177 goes from Rutherford to Aberglasslyn, passing through Budgeree Drive.
• Route 186 also connects Rutherford to Aberglasslyn, using Denton Park Drive.

About Aberglasslyn

Land and History

The Wonnarua people are the traditional owners of the land around Maitland, including Aberglasslyn. They have cared for this land for thousands of years.

Aberglasslyn was once known as "The Country Estate." It used to be mostly open fields and bushland. Today, many of these areas have become new housing developments. Some examples include "The Sanctuary" and "Weblands Wonderland."

The suburb offers nice views of the hills of Maitland Vale and Rosebrook. It is also located close to the Hunter River. Even with new developments, Aberglasslyn still has some natural bushland. This bushland is protected as a nature reserve.

Aberglasslyn House

One of the most important old buildings in the area is Aberglasslyn House. It was built around 1840 and is a private home. This house is made entirely of sandstone. It sits overlooking a bend in the Hunter River.

Aberglasslyn House is considered one of Australia's most important early Colonial homes. It was built by George Hobler. The famous architect John Verge, who was born in England, designed it.

What's in a Name?

The name "Aberglasslyn" might sound a bit unusual. Some people think it's a mix of "Aberdeen" and "Glasgow" (two cities in Scotland).

However, it's more likely that the name comes from a place in Wales called Aberglaslyn. In the 1800s, English writers often spelled it "Aberglasslyn."

In Welsh, "Aberglaslyn" means "mouth of the river Glaslyn." The word "aber" means "river mouth." The river Glaslyn flows from a lake called "Glaslyn," which means "blue lake."

Heritage Sites

Aberglasslyn has some important historical places that are protected. These are called heritage-listed sites. They are special because they show us what life was like in the past.

• Aberglasslyn Road: Aberglasslyn House is one of these important sites.