Lemon Tree Passage, New South Wales Facts for Kids

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Lemon Tree Passage
New South Wales

Lemon Tree Passage

Location in New South Wales

Population

2,686 (2011 census)

• Density

839.38/km² (2,174.0/sq mi)

Postcode(s)

2319

Area

3.2 km² (1.2 sq mi)

Time zone

AEST (UTC+10)

• Summer (DST)

AEDT (UTC+11)

Location

194 km (121 mi) NNE of Sydney
47 km (29 mi) NE of Newcastle
32 km (20 mi) ENE of Raymond Terrace

LGA(s)

Port Stephens Council

Region

Sutton

State electorate(s)

Port Stephens

Federal Division(s)

Paterson

Mean max temp	Mean min temp	Annual rainfall
27.3 °C ^{81 °F}	8.4 °C ^{47 °F}	1,348.9 mm ^{53.1 in}

Suburbs around Lemon Tree Passage:
Port Stephens	Port Stephens	Port Stephens
Mallabula	Lemon Tree Passage	Port Stephens, Lemon Tree Passage
Tilligerry Creek	Tilligerry Creek	Port Stephens

Lemon Tree Passage is a suburb in New South Wales, Australia. It is part of the Port Stephens area. This town is located at the very end of the Tilligerry Peninsula. It is surrounded by the beautiful waters of Port Stephens. In 2021, about 2,686 people lived here.

Lemon Tree Passage is a special place for koalas. It has many trees, which makes it a perfect home for them. The town also has a small marina. A marina is a place where boats can dock. A local industry here is oyster farming. This means people grow oysters in the water.

A small water channel separates Lemon Tree Passage from Bulls Island. This channel is also called Lemon Tree Passage.

Lemon Tree Passage is known for an urban legend. An urban legend is a modern folk tale. The legend says that if you drive too fast on Lemon Tree Passage Road, strange things might happen. This story even inspired a horror film in 2013 called Lemon Tree Passage.

The Bureau of Meteorology has a special station here. It includes a Weather radar in the high, forested area. This radar helps track weather patterns.

History of Lemon Tree Passage

The Worimi people are the traditional owners of the Port Stephens area. They have lived here for a very long time.

Lemon Tree Passage was divided into smaller land plots in 1962. In 1931, only about 30 people lived here. The area has grown quite a bit since then.

Lemon Tree Passage, New South Wales facts for kids

History of Lemon Tree Passage

See also