Longueville, New South Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids LonguevilleSydney, New South Wales |
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| Established | 1920s | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2066 | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 8 km (5 mi) northwest of Sydney CBD | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Municipality of Lane Cove | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Lane Cove | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | North Sydney | ||||||||||||||
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Longueville is a beautiful harbourside suburb in Sydney, New South Wales. It's about 8 kilometres northwest of the Sydney CBD. This small, mostly residential area is located on a peninsula between Tambourine Bay and Woodford Bay, right on the Lane Cove River.
Longueville started as a place for factories, but by the 1870s, it began to grow into a residential area. It was officially named a suburb in the 1920s. Before European settlement, the Cammeraygal people, part of the Ku-ring-gai Aboriginal Tribe, lived here. Today, Longueville is known for its very expensive homes.
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A Look Back: Longueville's History
The land where Longueville now stands was originally home to the Cammeraygal Group. They were a large Aboriginal tribe living on the north shore of Port Jackson.
In 1831, one of the first factories in the area opened here. It was Rupert Kirk's soap factory. Longueville began to develop as a place to live in the 1870s. At that time, it was part of the larger Lane Cove area. By 1884, only two houses existed here. Later, a land developer named Richard Hayes Harnett bought land and divided it into blocks for homes. He even became the first mayor of Mosman.
Longueville officially became a suburb in the 1920s.
There are different ideas about how Longueville got its name. A popular story says it was named after a French nobleman, the Duc de Longueville. It's believed that the main streets, Christina, Lucretia, and Arabella, were named after his three daughters. Another idea is that the name is linked to the Château de Châteaudun in France. This castle has a 'Longueville' wing and a 'Dunois' wing. Interestingly, 'Dunois' is also the name of one of Longueville's main streets.
Getting Around: Transport
You can travel to Longueville by ferry! The Longueville wharf has ferry services run by Captain Cook Cruises. There are also Busways buses (route 261) that go to Lane Cove and King Street Wharf.
Homes in Longueville
Most of the homes in Longueville are separate houses. You can see many different styles of architecture here. There are grand Victorian-style homes and charming Federation styles. You'll also find Californian bungalows, weatherboard cottages, and modern houses right on the waterfront.
Longueville has some of Sydney's most expensive homes. Many new houses have been built recently. Older houses are also being updated with big renovations.
Who Lives Here: Demographics
In the 2021 Census, about 2,116 people lived in Longueville. The average age of residents was 46 years old. Most people living here were born in Australia. However, some residents were born overseas, with England, China, New Zealand, Hong Kong, and Malaysia being common birthplaces.
Most homes in Longueville are family households. Almost all private homes are separate houses.
Famous People from Longueville
Many well-known people have lived in Longueville, including:
- Marjorie Barnard - a novelist
- Pamela Clauss - a pioneering surgical nurse and helper
- Louisa Dunkley - a leader for workers' rights and women's rights
- Antonia Kidman - a journalist and TV host
- Nicole Kidman - a famous actress
- Rose Lindsay - an artist's model, printmaker, and author
- John Newcombe - a tennis player
- Patrick O'Farrell - a historian
- Brett Whiteley - an artist
- Geoffrey Robertson - a barrister (a type of lawyer)
