Hillsborough, New South Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids HillsboroughGreater Newcastle, New South Wales |
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 Hillsborough
Location in the Hunter-Central Coast Region
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| Population | 641 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 1,070/km2 (2,800/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Established | 1829 | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2290 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 0.6 km2 (0.2 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | City of Lake Macquarie | ||||||||||||||
| Parish | Kahibah | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Charlestown | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Shortland | ||||||||||||||
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Hillsborough is a suburb located in the City of Lake Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia. It's about 13 kilometers (8 miles) from Newcastle's city center. You can find Hillsborough on the eastern side of the beautiful Lake Macquarie. It's part of the northern area of the City of Lake Macquarie.
A Look Back: Hillsborough's History
The very first people to live in this area were the Awabakal Aboriginal people. They have a long and rich history connected to this land.
In 1874, people tried to start a coal mine in Hillsborough. However, the coal they found wasn't very good quality, so it was hard to sell. The mine closed down in 1879. After the mine closed, Hillsborough became almost like a ghost town for a while.
Things changed a lot after World War II. Hillsborough started to grow again and new homes were built. A local school, Hillsborough Public School, opened its doors in 1963, helping the community grow even more.
How Hillsborough is Governed
Hillsborough is part of the City of Lake Macquarie local government area. This means local decisions about things like parks and roads are made here.
For state government matters, Hillsborough is in the Charlestown area. This district has a representative in the New South Wales Parliament.
At the national level, Hillsborough is part of the Shortland federal electorate. This area has a representative in the Australian Parliament in Canberra.
People and Community
According to the 2021 census, about 641 people live in Hillsborough. It's a smaller suburb, covering an area of about 0.6 square kilometers (0.23 square miles).
