Frederickton, New South Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids FredericktonNew South Wales |
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 Frederickton
Location in New South Wales
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| Population | 1,195 (2021 census) |
| Established | 1911 |
| Postcode(s) | 2440 |
| Location | 436 km (271 mi) from Sydney |
| LGA(s) | Kempsey Shire |
| County | Dudley |
| Parish | Yarrabandini |
Frederickton is a small town in New South Wales, Australia. It sits right next to the Macleay River. The town is about 6 kilometres northeast of Kempsey. It is also about 436 kilometres north of Sydney. The Macleay Valley Bridge starts near Frederickton. This bridge is the longest one on the Pacific Highway.
The Story of Frederickton
Frederickton got its name from a man named Frederick William Chapman. He owned land in the area a long time ago. In his writings, he explained how he decided to create a town. He divided part of his land into smaller blocks. He then called this new area "Frederickton." These blocks sold well, and a small village quickly grew.
Chapman measured out 170 acres for this new town. Before it became a town, the area was known for building ships. Frederickton's early economy was based on shipbuilding. People also worked in timber cutting and farming.
| Historical population | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1966 | 526 | — |
| 1971 | 552 | +4.9% |
| 1976 | 611 | +10.7% |
| 1981 | 616 | +0.8% |
| 1986 | 726 | +17.9% |
| 1991 | 826 | +13.8% |
| 1996 | 881 | +6.7% |
| 2001 | 899 | +2.0% |
| 2006 | 986 | +9.7% |
| 2011 | 1,074 | +8.9% |
| 2016 | 1,136 | +5.8% |
| 2021 | 1,195 | +5.2% |
| Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics data. | ||
