Long Point, New South Wales facts for kids
- Note: There are several other locations in New South Wales also called Long Point.
Quick facts for kids Long PointSydney, New South Wales |
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Aerial view (looking west) of Long Point and Ingleburn.
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 Long Point
Location in New South Wales
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| Population | 173 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Established | 1975 | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2564 | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 46 km (29 mi) south-west of Sydney | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Campbelltown | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Macquarie Fields | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Werriwa | ||||||||||||||
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Long Point is a suburb of Sydney, located in the state of New South Wales, Australia. It is about 46 kilometres south-west of the main part of Sydney. This area is part of the local government area known as the City of Campbelltown.
Long Point's Story
Long Point is located on a bend in the Georges River. For a long time, people called this area "Long Point," "Long Nose Point," or simply "The Point." It officially became known as Long Point in 1975.
The land was first given to a settler named Thomas Mills in the early 1800s. A few years later, it became part of a larger property called Campbellfields Estate, owned by William Redfern. Later, it was considered part of Macquarie Fields.
For many years, sand was dug up from the area. After the sand mining stopped, the paths that were used for the work were kept for the fire brigade. In the 1970s, the Campbelltown Council decided to protect the area, making it a Scenic Protection Area. This means its natural beauty is kept safe.
Fun Things to Do
Long Point is a neighbourhood that is protected for its beautiful scenery. Today, you can find a camping site there that can host up to 120 people. The area also has a Coptic Orthodox Church.
Amazing Animals
Many koalas have been seen in Long Point. People often report these sightings in the local newspaper, the Macarthur Advertiser, in a special column called "Mac Koala."
The area is also known for having many snakes, like the death adder. It's important to be careful and aware of your surroundings when visiting, especially in camping areas.
