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Eleebana
Greater Newcastle, New South Wales
Eleebana is located in the Hunter-Central Coast Region
Eleebana
Eleebana
Location in the Hunter-Central Coast Region
Population 6,460 (2021 census)
 • Density 1,656/km2 (4,290/sq mi)
Postcode(s) 2282
Area 3.9 km2 (1.5 sq mi)
Location
LGA(s) City of Lake Macquarie
Parish Kahibah
State electorate(s) Charlestown
Federal Division(s) Shortland
Suburbs around Eleebana:
Lake Macquarie Warners Bay Mount Hutton
Lake Macquarie Eleebana Tingira Heights
Valentine Croudace Bay Floraville

Eleebana is a suburb in the City of Lake Macquarie. It is located in New South Wales, Australia. This area is about 18 kilometers (11 miles) from Newcastle's main city center. Eleebana sits along the eastern shore of the beautiful Lake Macquarie.

Discovering Eleebana's Past

Eleebana was not settled for a long time. This was because its land was not very good for farming. It became part of the growing city areas of Newcastle and Lake Macquarie much later.

Early Days and Land Use

In the past, the land in Eleebana was quite steep and poor. This made it hard to grow crops. Because of this, people did not build homes there for many years.

However, in the 1920s and 1930s, some people used the waterfront area. They built small boatsheds along Croudace Bay. These sheds were often used during the summer months for fun by the lake. Later, the local council worked to remove these sheds. Their locations eventually became part of Thomas H. Halton Park in Croudace Bay.

How Eleebana Grew

Eleebana really started to grow into a suburb later on. New housing areas were developed, especially to the north. In 1976, a company called Hooker-Rex Estates announced big plans. They wanted to build homes on a large area of land. This development included hundreds of new housing blocks. More homes were built in the late 1970s and early 1980s.

Modern Services Arrive

As more people moved to Eleebana, important services were added.

  • In 1947, electricity came to the area.
  • In 1948, clean tap water was connected to homes.
  • The first school, Eleebana Public School, opened in 1955.
  • In 1977, the sewerage system was connected.

These services helped Eleebana become the modern suburb it is today.

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