New Lambton Heights, New South Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids New Lambton HeightsNewcastle, New South Wales |
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 New Lambton Heights
Location in Newcastle, Australia
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| Population | 2,454 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 909/km2 (2,350/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2305 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 2.7 km2 (1.0 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 9 km (6 mi) W of Newcastle | ||||||||||||||
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| Parish | Newcastle | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Wallsend | ||||||||||||||
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New Lambton Heights is a suburb in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. It is located about 9 kilometers (5.6 miles) west of Newcastle's main city area. This suburb is unique because it is split between two different local government areas: the City of Lake Macquarie and the City of Newcastle.
The original people of this land were the Awabakal Aboriginal people. They have lived here for a very long time.
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Hospitals and Community Life
New Lambton Heights is home to a large hospital complex. This includes the John Hunter Hospital, which is a major hospital for both adults and children. Other hospitals in the area are John Hunter Children's Hospital, Rankin Park Hospital, and Newcastle Private Hospital. The Royal Newcastle Centre is also here.
Many doctors and hospital staff live in New Lambton Heights. This makes it one of the more well-off suburbs in Newcastle.
Nature and Green Spaces
The suburb is very green with many native trees. Parts of New Lambton Heights are next to the Blackbutt Nature Reserve. This is a large park with native bushland. The City of Newcastle takes care of this park.
The Blackbutt Nature Reserve is sometimes called the "lungs of the city." It has walking trails and places for picnics. You can also see native animals there. These animals include kangaroos, wallabies, koalas, wombats, emus, and native birds.
Schools and Shopping
New Lambton Heights has one school called New Lambton Heights Infants School. It is a public school. The neighboring suburb of New Lambton also has a well-regarded primary school.
New Lambton, which is close by, offers good local shopping. You can find boutiques, cafes, gift shops, and a supermarket there. There are also services like a post office, medical centers, and banks. For bigger shopping needs, Westfield Kotara is a large shopping mall located to the south-east.
Croudace House History
Croudace House is an old building in New Lambton Heights. It was built in 1863. It was originally the home of Thomas Croudace and his family.
Famous Visitors and Hospital Use
In 1888, a special visitor, Grand Duke Alexander Mikhailovich of Russia, came to the property. Later, in the 1920s, the Royal Newcastle Hospital bought the house.
During World War II, Croudace House was used as an emergency hospital. It also provided housing for nurses. After the war, it became known as Rankin Park 'Chest' Hospital. It helped patients who had tuberculosis.
Recent History of Croudace House
In the 1960s and 1970s, the house was used to provide accommodation for women. The building became run-down in the 1980s. However, it was repaired in the 1990s. Today, Croudace House is used as consulting rooms for a cardiologist.
