Rathmines, New South Wales facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Rathmines Lake Macquarie, New South Wales
Rathmines Location in the Hunter-Central Coast Region
Population	2,076 (2021 census)
Established	1840
Postcode(s)	2283
Elevation	7 m (23 ft)
Location	15 km (9 mi) NE of Morisset 6 km (4 mi) S of Toronto 34 km (21 mi) SW of Newcastle 131 km (81 mi) N of Sydney 52 km (32 mi) N of The Entrance
LGA(s)	City of Lake Macquarie
Parish	Awaba
State electorate(s)	Lake Macquarie
Federal Division(s)	Hunter
Suburbs around Rathmines: Toronto Kilaben Bay Kilaben Bay Awaba Rathmines Coal Point Buttaba Balmoral Fishing Point

The Rathmines is a suburb of the City of Lake Macquarie in New South Wales, Australia on the western shore of Lake Macquarie between the towns of Toronto and Morisset.

History

The Aboriginal people, in this area, the Awabakal, were the first people of this land.

Rathmines was first settled by Europeans at around 1840. It was named after the town of Rathmines in Ireland. Orchards, vineyards and cattle were the early industries. The first school opened in 1941. A RAAF base operated in Rathmines from 1939 to 1963. The artist Sir William Dobell was at one time responsible for the camouflage of the base.

Rathmines is home to many sporting teams, most notably Westlakes Wildcats FC who play out of Rathmines Oval.

Rathmines is home to Lake Macquarie's first disc golf course, located in park lands at Styles Point.

Heritage listings

Rathmines has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:

• Dorrington Road: RAAF Base Rathmines