Clareville, New South Wales facts for kids
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Clareville, New South Wales
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| Population | 742 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2107 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 13 m (43 ft) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 36 km (22 mi) north-east of Sydney CBD | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Northern Beaches Council | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Pittwater | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Mackellar | ||||||||||||||
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Clareville is a beautiful suburb located in northern Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. It's about 36 kilometres north-east of the main city area of Sydney. Clareville is part of the stunning Northern Beaches region and is managed by the Northern Beaches Council.
Clareville is surrounded by other suburbs like Avalon Beach, Bilgola Plateau, and Newport. Within Clareville, you'll find special spots like Clareville Beach and Taylors Point.
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Clareville's History
Clareville has an interesting past! Back in the 1830s, a Catholic priest named Father John Joseph Therry received two large pieces of land. This land included the area we now know as Clareville.
From Water Access to Roads
For a long time, people mostly reached Clareville by boat. It was a bit like a hidden gem! In the early 1920s, the land was divided into smaller blocks. Many people from Sydney bought these blocks to build holiday homes. They loved coming here for vacations.
Growing into a Residential Area
By the 1950s, more and more people started using cars. This made it much easier to get to Clareville by road. Because of this, the area slowly changed from a holiday spot to a place where people lived all the time. Today, many houses in Clareville are quite expensive, especially those with amazing views of the water.
Historic Places in Clareville
Clareville has some special places that are protected because of their history. These are called heritage-listed sites. One important example is:
- 62 Chisholm Road: Hy Brasil
Who Lives in Clareville?
According to the 2016 census, there were 742 people living in Clareville. Most people, about 73.5%, were born in Australia. Other common birthplaces included England (10.7%), New Zealand (1.8%), and the United States of America (1.6%).
Languages and Beliefs
Most people in Clareville, about 89.8%, speak only English at home. Some other languages spoken include German, French, and Danish. When it comes to religion, many people (40.7%) said they had no religion. Other common beliefs included Anglican (22.0%) and Catholic (19.5%).
Famous People from Clareville
Several notable people have lived in Clareville:
- Norah Telford Burnard (1902-1979) was a supervisor for dental health in schools and also edited a journal.
- Bob Norton OBE (1922–1992) was a former president of a major dental college.
- Morris West (1916–1999) was a well-known author.
- Iain Murray (1958-) is a famous sailor who competed in the America's Cup and designs yachts.
