Stokers Siding, New South Wales facts for kids

Stokers Siding is a small village in New South Wales, Australia. It is located in the Tweed Shire, which is in the northeastern part of the state. The village is close to the Burringbar Range and Mount Warning, a famous mountain. People often describe Stokers Siding as a very peaceful and beautiful place. A special path called the Northern Rivers Rail Trail, which used to be a railway line, now goes right through the village.

Who Lives in Stokers Siding?

In 2016, about 663 people lived in Stokers Siding. Slightly more than half were male, and a little less than half were female. The average age of people living there was 46 years old. Most people (about 78%) were born in Australia. Other people came from countries like England, New Zealand, and Germany. Most people in Stokers Siding speak English at home. Some also speak other languages, such as Punjabi or Spanish.

The Story of Stokers Siding

The land where Stokers Siding is located was originally home to the Bundjalung people, who are the Traditional Owners of this area.

In the late 1800s, new laws allowed more land in New South Wales to be used for farming. In 1882, a man named Joseph Stoker bought a large piece of land here. The village started to grow when a train line was built to Murwillumbah. At first, the village was called Dunbible Siding. But later, its name was changed to Stokers Siding, named after Joseph Stoker.

In 1974, the government decided to close the railway station in Stokers Siding. After that, trains went straight to Murwillumbah without stopping in the village. In more recent times, Stokers Siding has become a place where many artists live and work. It is known for its lively arts community.