Hill Top, New South Wales facts for kids
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 Hill Top
Location in New South Wales
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| Established | 1916 | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2575 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 629 m (2,064 ft) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Wingecarribee Shire | ||||||||||||||
| Region | Southern Highlands | ||||||||||||||
| County | Camden | ||||||||||||||
| Parish | Cumbertine | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Wollondilly | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Hume | ||||||||||||||
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Hill Top is a small village in the beautiful Southern Highlands of New South Wales, Australia. It's part of the Wingecarribee Shire. Long ago, it was also known as Hilltop or Jellore. Hill Top is about 17 kilometers (10.5 miles) from Mittagong. It's also close to the main Hume Highway.
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History of Hill Top
Hill Top used to be on the main railway line that went south. But in 1919, the railway line was changed. Engineers built a new path that was less steep. This made it easier for trains to travel.
The old railway line became known as the Picton Loop line. This line was used until 1978, when it closed down. Today, you can still see parts of the old Hill Top station platform. It's a cool reminder of the village's past!
What You Can Find in Hill Top
Hill Top has many useful places for people who live there.
Shops and Services
You can find several shops and services in Hill Top. These include a place to buy pizza, a bakery for fresh bread, and a chemist for medicines. There's also a general store where you can get everyday items. You'll find a liquor store, a real estate agent, and a doctor's office (GP's surgery).
Community Places
The village also has many places for the community. There's a post office to send letters and packages. You can play sports at the tennis courts and sporting fields. For younger kids, there's a day-care center and a primary school. Hill Top also has a fire station, a church, and a community hall for events.
Southern Highlands Rifle Club
Hill Top is home to the Southern Highlands Rifle Club. This club has a shooting range. In 2007, there was a plan to make this range much bigger. It would have become a large regional shooting complex.
However, many local people and town leaders were worried about this plan. They thought it would create a lot of noise and traffic. They were also concerned about how it might affect the environment and the local water supply. Because of these worries, the plan faced many challenges.
Sports Teams
Hill Top has some fun sports teams!
Hill Top Kookaburras Soccer Team
The village has a soccer team called the Hill Top Kookaburras. This team started in 1981. They are part of the Highlands Soccer Association. The Kookaburras play in the local Highlands Competition.
Hill Top Northern Villages Cricket Club
There is also a cricket club in Hill Top. It's called the Hill Top Northern Villages Cricket Club. This club has been around for a long time. It first started between 1947 and 1952. Then, it was reformed from 1979 to 1986. It started up again in 1987 and has been playing ever since!
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Hill Top has grown over time.
- According to the 2016 census, there were 2,674 people living in Hill Top.
- By the 2021 census, the population had increased to 2,792 people.
Photo gallery
- Hill Top Images
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Town entry sign, Wilson Drive -
Shopping precinct -
Post Office and General Store -
Crossing over disused railway -
Former station platform -
War Memorial Hall
