Brightwaters, New South Wales facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Brightwaters New South Wales
Brightwaters Location in the Hunter-Central Coast Region
Population	875 (2021 census)
• Density	800/km2 (2,100/sq mi)
Established	1859
Postcode(s)	2264
Area	1.1 km2 (0.4 sq mi)
Location	6 km (4 mi) E of Morisset
LGA(s)	City of Lake Macquarie
Parish	Morisset
State electorate(s)	Lake Macquarie
Federal Division(s)	Hunter
Suburbs around Brightwaters: Bonnells Bay Bonnells Bay Yarrawonga Park Bonnells Bay Brightwaters Mirrabooka Windermere Park Lake Macquarie

Brightwaters is a lovely suburb located in New South Wales, Australia. It's part of the City of Lake Macquarie. You can find it on a piece of land that sticks out into Lake Macquarie. This area is east of the town of Morisset.

Discover Brightwaters!

Brightwaters is known for its peaceful setting by the lake. It's a great place for people who enjoy nature and quiet living. The suburb is quite small, covering an area of about 1.1 square kilometers.

A Glimpse into History

Brightwaters has an interesting past. Long ago, people tried to start different businesses here. They even had industries like tinned fish! There was also a sugar cane mill built in the area. Sadly, this mill was destroyed by a big bushfire in 1875.

Later, a post office opened in Brightwaters in 1963. This was a handy place for people to send and receive mail. However, the post office eventually closed its doors in 1979.

Who Calls Brightwaters Home?

According to the 2016 Census, there were 903 people living in Brightwaters. Most of the residents, about 84.1%, were born in Australia. When it comes to languages, a large majority, 93.0% of people, spoke only English at home.

The census also looked at people's religious beliefs. The most common responses were:

• No Religion: 24.9%
• Catholic: 24.1%
• Anglican: 19.8%

This gives us a snapshot of the community in Brightwaters!