Lake Conjola facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Lake ConjolaNew South Wales |
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Photo of Lake Conjola
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 Lake Conjola
Location in New South Wales
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| Population | 437 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2539 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | City of Shoalhaven | ||||||||||||||
| Region | South Coast | ||||||||||||||
| County | St Vincent | ||||||||||||||
| Parish | Conjola | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | South Coast | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Gilmore | ||||||||||||||
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Lake Conjola is a small, pretty town on the South Coast of New South Wales, Australia. It's part of the City of Shoalhaven area, near Ulladulla. In 2016, a count of people called a census showed that 437 people lived there.
This town is a popular spot for visitors who love boating and fishing. The lake is home to many types of fish, like bream, whiting, tailor, flathead, luderick, and jewfish. Lake Conjola is also known for Green Island, a famous place for surfing. The town has four caravan parks with cabins, caravan spots, and tent areas, many right by the water.
Life in Lake Conjola
In 2016, the census found that 437 people lived in Lake Conjola. Most people, about 81.6%, were born in Australia. Also, a large number, 90.8%, spoke only English at home. When asked about their religion, the most common answers were Anglican (34.6%) and No Religion (25.7%).
Bushfire Impact
On New Year's Eve in 2019, Lake Conjola was affected by the big bushfires that spread across Australia. While the town itself faced challenges, a nearby area called Conjola Park saw 89 homes lost. The community worked together to recover from these events.
