Kew, New South Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids KewCamden Haven, New South Wales |
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The Big Axe and iKew Visitor Information Centre, 2013
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 Kew
Location in New South Wales
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| Population | 1,761 (2021 census) |
| • Density | 96.76/km2 (250.6/sq mi) |
| Postcode(s) | 2439 |
| Area | 18.2 km2 (7.0 sq mi) |
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| LGA(s) | Port Macquarie-Hastings Council |
| County | Macquarie County |
| State electorate(s) | Port Macquarie |
| Federal Division(s) | Lyne |
Kew (pronounced "kyoo") is a small town in the Mid North Coast area of New South Wales, Australia. It's part of the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council region. Kew is one of several communities that make up the Camden Haven district.
Kew is located where Nancy Bird Walton Drive meets Ocean Drive. Nancy Bird Walton Drive used to be part of the main Pacific Highway. Ocean Drive leads to the larger town of Laurieton. Kew has a few important places for visitors and locals. These include a visitor information centre, a pub, a post office, a motel, a roadhouse, and a general store.
Years ago, there was a lot of traffic on the highway through Kew. To help with this, a new bypass road was built. This new road goes around the east side of the town. The bypass was finished in December 2009.
The biggest school in the area, Camden Haven High School, is just 2 kilometers east of Kew. It's located on Ocean Drive.
Fun Facts About Kew
Kew is home to a famous landmark called the Big Axe. It's one of Australia's "Big Things" that you can see along the roads.
Sports and Travel
The Kew Country Club is a popular spot for sports. It has both bowling and golf facilities. The club is located just 200 meters west of the main roundabout in town. It has a lawn bowling green and two modern synthetic bowling greens. The golf course has eighteen holes with special bent grass greens.
You can travel to Kew by coach (bus) services that run daily along the Pacific Highway. If you prefer trains, there are three NSW TrainLink XPT services. These stop at Kendall railway station, which is about 2 kilometers west of Kew. The station is on the North Coast Line.
Population Details
In the 2016 Census, there were 1,089 people living in Kew. Most people, about 77.9%, were born in Australia. Also, 87.1% of people living in Kew spoke only English at home. When it came to religion, the most common choices were Anglican (29.3%), No Religion (23.2%), and Catholic (19.4%).
Famous People from Kew
- Nancy Bird Walton (1915 – 2009) was a world-famous aviator. She was a pioneering pilot who achieved many amazing things in aviation.
