Blandford, New South Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids BlandfordNew South Wales |
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New England Highway, Blandford, NSW.
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 Blandford
Location in New South Wales
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| Population | 183 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2338 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 421 m (1,381 ft) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Upper Hunter Shire | ||||||||||||||
| Region | Hunter Region | ||||||||||||||
| County | Brisbane | ||||||||||||||
| Parish | Murulla | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Upper Hunter | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | New England | ||||||||||||||
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Blandford is a small village in the beautiful Hunter Region of New South Wales, Australia. It sits right on the New England Highway, a major road, and the Main North railway line. This means it's easy to get to by road or train!
A long time ago, in 1872, Blandford had its own railway station. It's not there anymore, but the old house where the station master lived is still standing. It's right next to the railway tracks.
How Many People Live Here?
In 2016, a count was done to see how many people lived in Blandford. There were 183 people living there. Most of them, about 92%, were born in Australia. Also, almost everyone, about 97%, spoke only English at home.
Famous People From Blandford
- Hanna Kay, a talented artist, has connections to Blandford.
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