Bayview, New South Wales facts for kids
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| Postcode(s) | 2104 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 104 m (341 ft) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 31 km (19 mi) north of Sydney CBD | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Northern Beaches Council | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Pittwater | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Mackellar | ||||||||||||||
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Bayview is a suburb in Sydney, Australia. It is located in the Northern Beaches region of New South Wales. You can find it about 31 kilometers north of the Sydney central business district. The area is managed by the Northern Beaches Council.
Bayview is a hilly suburb. It is bordered by Pittwater to the north. Mona Vale is to its east and south. To the west, you'll find Church Point, Kuringai Chase, and Ingleside.
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Exploring Bayview's Past
Bayview got its name because it offers a wonderful "view" over "Pittwater". This area was first explored in March 1788. Governor Arthur Phillip took a short trip here from Manly. He named Pitt Water after William Pitt the Younger. William Pitt was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom at that time. In 1792, Captain John Hunter created a map. It showed all the bays and inlets in the area.
One of the first people to settle here was Patrick Bryan. He built a house in 1821. This house was on the land where the Bayview Golf Links are today.
Who Lives in Bayview?
According to the 2021 census, there were 3,807 people living in Bayview. Most residents, about 67.4%, were born in Australia. Other common birthplaces include England (11.5%) and New Zealand (1.9%).
Most people in Bayview, 88.5%, speak only English at home. Other languages spoken include Mandarin (1.0%) and Dutch (0.7%). When it comes to homes, most are separate houses (56.9%). Some are semi-detached (23.3%) or flats/apartments (19.5%).
Schools in Bayview
Bayview is home to a school that helps young students learn and grow.
- St Luke's Grammar School – This is an Anglican co-educational day school. It teaches children from Pre-Kindergarten up to Year 6. It used to be called Loquat Valley Anglican Preparatory School.
Shops and Marinas
Bayview is mainly a place where people live. It does not have many large shops. However, it is a very important place for boats and yachts.
Bayview is home to Australia's largest yacht importer. It also has the biggest yacht share fleet. Plus, it has Pittwater's largest yacht charter fleet. This means you can find many boats for sale or rent here.
There are two private floating marinas in Bayview. These are Gibson Marina and Bayview Anchorage Marina. They have companies attached that sell or rent yachts. You can also find NSW Maritime offices here. On the marinas, there are a few small shops and restaurants.
Between these marinas is the Bayview Yacht Racing Association (BYRA). Local school students often use BYRA. They go there for popular programs to learn how to sail.
Parks and Green Spaces
Bayview is a great place for pets and people who love nature. It has many parks that are popular in the Northern Beaches area:
- Bayview Baths (which has a safe swimming area)
- Bayview Park
- Bimbimbie Place Reserve
- Ilya Avenue Reserve
- Kamilaroi Park
- Kennedy Park
- Minkara Reserve
- Pindari Park
- Riddle Reserve
- Rowland Reserve
The most famous park is Rowland Reserve. It is a large open field that is very popular as a dog park.
The parks in Bayview are important for nature. They help protect special Spotted Gum Forests. These forests are important for conservation in New South Wales. They provide a home for the threatened Glossy Black-cockatoo. The parks also offer habitat for many other birds, frogs, mammals, and reptiles. They act as important stepping stones between larger natural areas.
Boat Launching Ramps
Bayview has several places where you can launch boats into the water:
- Rowland Reserve has two concrete ramps. They are 14.4 meters long and 20 meters wide.
- Bayview Park has one concrete ramp. It is 10.8 meters long and 4 meters wide.
- Riddle Reserve has two concrete ramps. One is 3 meters wide and 10 meters long, near dinghy storage. The other is 3 meters wide and 11 meters long, next to the BYRA Yacht Club.
- Maybanke Cove has one concrete ramp. It is 3 meters wide and 10 meters long, near dinghy storage.
Golf Course
Bayview is home to the Bayview Golf Course. This course has 18 holes. Its clubhouse is located in Mona Vale.
See also
In Spanish: Bayview para niños
