Horsley, New South Wales facts for kids
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 Horsley
Location in New South Wales
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| Postcode(s) | 2530 | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Wollongong | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Shellharbour | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Whitlam | ||||||||||||||
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Horsley is a friendly suburb located in the city of Wollongong, Australia. It's a growing area, especially since 1999, with many new homes. You'll find the modern Dapto Public School and a community centre here, making it a great place for families.
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Exploring Horsley's Landscape
Horsley has a small area with shops for local needs. It is surrounded by green spaces. To the east, you'll find parklands, a skatepark, and sports fields. These areas separate Horsley from the nearby suburb of Dapto.
Natural Surroundings of Horsley
Farmland stretches out to the north, west, and south of Horsley. West of the suburb, you can see the impressive Mount Bong Bong. This mountain is part of the Illawarra escarpment, a range of hills that includes the Dapto cliffs. They create a tall, beautiful backdrop for the area.
Future Growth in Horsley
Much of the land around Horsley is still open. This means there's a lot of space for new houses and development in the future.
Who Lives in Horsley?
The latest count from 2021 showed that 9,437 people live in Horsley. Slightly more than half, 50.9%, were female, and 49.1% were male. About 4.1% of the total population identified as being of Indigenous origin.
Dapto Public School's New Home
Dapto Public School is an important part of the Horsley community. The school used to be in the neighbouring suburb of Dapto, on Byamee Street.
The School's Move to Horsley
In 2004, the school moved to its current location on Sierra Drive in Horsley. It is now in a mostly residential area, close to many students' homes.
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The school entrance
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The administration office
World War II Aircraft Crash
Horsley has a piece of history tied to World War II. On 7 November 1942, a Royal Australian Air Force plane crashed nearby.
Details of the Crash
A Lockheed Hudson aircraft crashed on Bong Bong Mountain, which is just west of Horsley. Sadly, all four crew members on board lost their lives in the accident.
