Horseshoe Bend, New South Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Horseshoe BendMaitland, New South Wales |
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 Horseshoe Bend
Location in New South Wales
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| Population | 400 (2011 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2320 | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | City of Maitland | ||||||||||||||
| Region | Hunter | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Maitland | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Hunter | ||||||||||||||
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Horseshoe Bend is a small town area, called a suburb, located inside the city of Maitland. It's in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, Australia. This place got its name because the Hunter River flows around it in a shape like a horseshoe! People who live there sometimes just call it "The Bend."
A Look Back: History of Horseshoe Bend
The land where Horseshoe Bend is today has a long history. The Wonnarua people are the original traditional owners and caretakers of the Maitland area. They have lived here for thousands of years.
Horseshoe Bend was one of the very first places settled in Maitland. Because it's an old area, you'll see narrow streets and small paths. The buildings show different styles from the 1800s and 1900s.
The Great Flood of 1955
In 1955, a very big flood hit the Hunter Valley. Horseshoe Bend was one of the areas that suffered the most. Many homes were damaged or lost. After this flood, fewer people wanted to live in Horseshoe Bend.
Planning for the Future
Today, the Maitland City Council has plans for Horseshoe Bend. They see it as a place that can grow again. The council is working on ways to protect residents from future floods. This includes building things to help control floodwaters and making plans for people to leave safely if a flood happens.
