Cliftleigh, New South Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids CliftleighCessnock, New South Wales |
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| Population | 177 (2011 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 23.29/km2 (60.3/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Established | 1970 | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2321 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 7.6 km2 (2.9 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Cessnock City Council | ||||||||||||||
| Region | Hunter | ||||||||||||||
| County | Northumberland | ||||||||||||||
| Parish | Heddon | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Cessnock | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Paterson | ||||||||||||||
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Cliftleigh is a small suburb, and planned development in the City of Cessnock, New South Wales, Australia. It is 27.8 kilometres (17 mi) north-west from Newcastle, and 17 kilometres (11 mi) east-northeast from Cessnock.
As at the 2011 Census Cliftleigh has a population of 177, with a potential of an additional 3,000 residents or more
History
Geography
Transport
Transportation services are provided by Rover Coaches. Access is provided by a main road that passes directly through Cliftleigh. During heavy rain, floods at Tester's Hollow block the road to Gillieston Heights. The South Maitland Railway is nearby, but does not provide passenger rail services.
Retail
Woolworths has a supermarket in nearby Maitland. Kurri Kurri Coles and Aldi are nearby. The project plan specifies a community center and shopping center, including supermarkets.
Environs
Cliftleigh's surroundings are diverse, and include wetlands, trees and views of the Mount Sugarloaf and Brokenback ranges.
Amenities
Cliftleigh is less than 2 km away from the popular Kurri Kurri golf course. A drive-in operates at Heddon Greta.
