Crossmaglen, New South Wales facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Crossmaglen New South Wales
Crossmaglen Location in New South Wales
Location	20 km (12 mi) S of Coffs Harbour

Crossmaglen is a small, friendly community. It is found on the beautiful Mid North Coast of New South Wales, Australia. This area is known for its stunning beaches and green landscapes. Crossmaglen is about 20 kilometers (12 miles) south of Coffs Harbour. It's part of the Coffs Harbour City Council area.

For a long time, Crossmaglen was seen as part of the nearby town of Bonville. But now, people often see it as its own special place. This is partly because the land and homes in Crossmaglen are a bit different. Also, Crossmaglen is on a different part of the Bonville/Pine Creek river system.

Exploring Crossmaglen

Crossmaglen is a small area with a unique feel. Locals say it starts where Glennifer Road and Crossmaglen Road meet. It then stretches about 6 kilometers (3.7 miles) to the very end of Crossmaglen Road. The only other road here is Moodys Road, named after a local family.

The Valley and Creek

The area around Crossmaglen is like a small valley. At the bottom of this valley flows Bonville Creek. This creek is important because it feeds the headwaters of Bonville Creek. These headwaters are found at the end of the Crossmaglen valley.

Mountains and Bridges

The valley is surrounded by mountains from the Great Dividing Range. Two famous mountains, Bonville Peak and Tuckers Knob, look over Crossmaglen. At the start of Crossmaglen Road, there's a small wooden bridge. This bridge crosses Bonville Creek. Sometimes, when there's a lot of rain, the creek floods. The bridge can go underwater, which means Crossmaglen gets cut off. This is because the road is the only way in and out. In 2018, the old wooden bridge was replaced. A new, higher, two-lane concrete bridge was built. This new bridge helps keep the community connected, even during floods.

How Land is Used

In Crossmaglen, you'll find a large dairy farm. This farm produces milk and other dairy products. Besides the dairy, most of the land in Crossmaglen is considered "semi-rural." This means it's not quite city living, but it's not a huge farm either. Many properties are "hobby farms." These are smaller farms where people might grow some crops or raise a few animals for fun, not as their main job. Most properties in Crossmaglen are between 5 and 100 acres in size.

Learning in Crossmaglen

Crossmaglen has its own small primary school. This school is located towards the end of Crossmaglen Road. It serves the children from local families in the community. Crossmaglen Public School is quite small. It usually has only about 10 to 30 students. This creates a close-knit and friendly learning environment for the kids.