Hazelbrook, New South Wales facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Hazelbrook City of Blue Mountains, New South Wales
Hazelbrook Location in New South Wales
Population	5,077 (2021 census)
Postcode(s)	2779
Elevation	675 m (2,215 ft)
Location	91 km (57 mi) W of Sydney CBD 16 km (10 mi) E of Katoomba
LGA(s)	City of Blue Mountains
State electorate(s)	Blue Mountains
Federal Division(s)	Macquarie
Suburbs around Hazelbrook: Blue Mountains National Park Blue Mountains National Park Lawson Hazelbrook Woodford

Hazelbrook is a town in the beautiful Blue Mountains area of New South Wales, Australia. It sits about 675 meters above sea level. You can find it about 91 kilometers west of Sydney and 16 kilometers east of Katoomba, right on the Great Western Highway.

Discovering Hazelbrook's Story

Hazelbrook got its name from a house called Hazelbrook House. This house was built in the 1870s by a person named Svonte Noles. The name "Hazelbrook" became official in 1894 when the Hazelbrook railway station opened right across from the house.

Old Buildings and Cool Waterfalls

While Hazelbrook House is no longer there, another old building called Selwood House still stands. It's a heritage-listed building, meaning it's important to history. Today, it's home to a veterinary clinic.

Hazelbrook is also known for its amazing waterfalls! On the south side of the town, you can find Terrace Falls, Victor Falls, and Bedford Pool. These waterfalls are connected to the nearby town of Lawson by a walking path called the South Lawson Waterfall Circuit. On the north side, you can explore Lyre Bird Glen, Oaklands Falls, Horseshoe Falls, and Burgess Falls. They are all great spots to visit!

Growing Community Life

After World War I, Hazelbrook started to grow a lot. More than 100 new houses were built, and the town became a busier place.

The 1st Hazelbrook Scout group was started way back in 1922. It's one of five Scout groups in the Blue Mountains area. In October 2022, the 1st Hazelbrook Scout group celebrated its 100th birthday! That's a long time helping young people learn and grow.

Schools and Shops

Hazelbrook has several schools for kids of different ages:

• Hazelbrook Public School (for kindergarten to Year 6 students)
• The Korowal School (which teaches from Kindergarten all the way to high school, known as HSC)
• Blue Mountains Steiner (for Pre-School to Year 6)

There are also two child care centers for younger kids.

The town has a handy shopping center. Here you'll find a supermarket and many other shops, restaurants, and cafes.

Local Heroes: Firefighters

The Hazelbrook volunteer Rural Fire Brigade was formed in 1959 by people living in the community. They are one of 26 rural fire brigades in the Blue Mountains. These brave volunteers help keep the community safe from bushfires. The Hazelbrook brigade has three fire trucks: one large Category 1 fire tanker and two smaller Category 7 fire tankers.

Sports and Fun

If you love sports, Hazelbrook has a local football (soccer) club called the Hazelbrook Hawks. Their home ground is Gloria Park. There's also a lawn bowls club located at Gloria Park, which is a fun sport for all ages.

Did you know that Australian author James Roy lives in Hazelbrook? He's known for writing books for young people.

Hazelbrook's Population Snapshot

The latest count from the 2021 census showed that 5,077 people live in Hazelbrook. Here are some interesting facts about the people who call Hazelbrook home:

• About 4.5% of the people are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• Most people, about 81.6%, were born in Australia. The next biggest group, 4.9%, were born in England.
• Almost everyone, 91.1%, speaks only English at home.
• When asked about their religion, nearly half of the people (49.8%) said they had no religion. Others reported Catholic (16.2%) and Anglican (11.7%).

Gallery

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  Terrace Falls, on the south side of Hazelbrook

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  Rainforest pocket near Terrace Falls

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  Lyrebird Glen, Hazelbrook area

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  Burgess Falls, Hazelbrook area

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  Horseshoe Falls, Hazelbrook area

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