Martinsville, New South Wales facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Martinsville New South Wales
Martinsville Location in the Hunter-Central Coast Region
Population	389 (2021 census)
Established	1860s
Postcode(s)	2265
Elevation	23 m (75 ft)
Location	8 km (5 mi) NW of Morisset 51 km (32 mi) SW of Newcastle 44 km (27 mi) N of The Entrance 52 km (32 mi) N of Gosford 122 km (76 mi) N of Sydney
LGA(s)	City of Lake Macquarie
Parish	Dora
State electorate(s)	Lake Macquarie
Federal Division(s)	Hunter
Suburbs around Martinsville: Watagans National Park Watagans National Park Freemans Waterhole Olney Martinsville Cooranbong Ravensdale Lemon Tree Cooranbong

Martinsville is a small and quiet town in New South Wales, Australia. It is located near Morisset and to the west of Lake Macquarie. This area is part of the City of Lake Macquarie, which is a local government area.

History of Martinsville

People from Europe first started living in Martinsville between 1861 and 1866. This was a time when many new settlements were being created in Australia.

Early Industries

The very first main business in Martinsville was timber. This means people cut down trees to get wood. The wood was then used for building and other purposes.

Schools in the Area

A public school opened in Martinsville in 1878. This school helped educate the children of the early settlers. However, the school eventually closed down. Students then went to Cooranbong Community School instead.

Martinsville's Location

Martinsville is nestled in a small valley. It sits right at the bottom of the Watagan Mountains. This makes it a scenic place, close to nature.