Blackwall, New South Wales facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Blackwall Central Coast, New South Wales
Rip Bridge from Blackwall Mountain
Blackwall Location in New South Wales
Population	1,941 (2021 census)
• Density	1,620/km2 (4,200/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	2256
Elevation	8 m (26 ft)
Area	1.2 km2 (0.5 sq mi)
Location	15 km (9 mi) S of Gosford 3 km (2 mi) SSE of Woy Woy 81 km (50 mi) from Sydney
LGA(s)	Central Coast Council
Parish	Patonga
State electorate(s)	Gosford
Federal Division(s)	Robertson
Suburbs around Blackwall: Woy Woy Brisbane Water St Huberts Island Woy Woy Blackwall Daleys Point Umina Beach Ettalong Beach Booker Bay

Blackwall is a lovely suburb located on the Central Coast of New South Wales, Australia. It sits south of Woy Woy right on the beautiful Brisbane Water. Blackwall is about 81 kilometers (50 miles) north of Sydney. It is part of the local government area managed by the Central Coast Council.

Blackwall: A Place to Explore

Blackwall is a great spot for outdoor activities. You can find a handy boat ramp here, perfect for launching boats onto the water. There is also a special bushland area called Kitchener Reserve.

Discover Kitchener Reserve

Kitchener Reserve is a fun place to explore nature. It has walking trails where you can hike and enjoy the fresh air. From Blackwall Mountain, which is part of the reserve, you can get amazing views of the surrounding area. A section of Blackwall, east of Kitchener Park, is known by locals as Orange Grove.

Blackwall's Fascinating Shipbuilding History

Blackwall has a very interesting past, especially when it comes to building ships! From 1862 to 1913, it was home to the famous Rock Davis shipyard. This shipyard was busy, building over 120 wooden boats during its time.

Famous Ships Built in Blackwall

Many well-known ships were built right here in Blackwall.

• The Vaucluse was a very fast ferry for Sydney Harbour, built in 1905.
• The Queen Bee was a smaller steamer built in 1907. It was known as a 'sixty-miler' because it traveled along the coast.
• The Belbowrie was a small coastal steamer with two propellers, built in 1911.

The very last ship built at the shipyard was another ferry called the Woollahra.

How Did Blackwall Get Its Name?

The name Blackwall is believed to have come from Rock Davis himself, the owner of the famous shipyard. He named it after a place in Blackwall, London, which was also a big center for building ships. It's like he brought a piece of his shipbuilding heritage to Australia!