Luskintyre facts for kids
Quick facts for kids LuskintyreNew South Wales |
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 Luskintyre
Location in New South Wales
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| Population | 216 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2321 | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Maitland | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Maitland | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Lyne | ||||||||||||||
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Luskintyre is a small, quiet area in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, Australia. It's located near the town of Lochinvar, not far from the main New England Highway. This peaceful area stretches for about 15 kilometers between Lochinvar and Lambs Valley. You might even recognize the Luskintyre bridge from the movie Tomorrow, When the War Began! Luskintyre is also home to the Luskintyre Aviation Flying Museum, a special place where old airplanes are brought back to life.
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Who Lives in Luskintyre?
Luskintyre is a small community. In 2021, there were 216 people living there. This was a small increase from 183 people in 2016. The average age of people in Luskintyre was 40 years old. There were slightly more males than females. On average, about 3.2 people lived in each home.
Luskintyre Airfield and Aviation Museum
The Luskintyre Airfield is a special place for old airplanes. It started in 1977 and is a private airfield, meaning it's not a big public airport. It covers about 228 acres of land.
What is the Museum's Goal?
The main goal of the Luskintyre Aviation Flying Museum is to save and restore old airplanes. They especially love the De-Havilland DH-82A Tiger Moth. This is a famous old biplane, which means it has two sets of wings.
Open Weekends
Every two months, the owners of the airfield host an "open weekend." During these weekends, people can visit and see the vintage airplanes. The owners often have a lunch and fly their restored Tiger Moths. It's a great chance to see these historic planes in action!
