Swansea Heads, New South Wales facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Swansea Heads Greater Newcastle, New South Wales
Swansea Heads Location in the Hunter-Central Coast Region
Population	609 (2021 census)
• Density	406/km2 (1,050/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	2281
Area	1.5 km2 (0.6 sq mi)
Location	3 km (2 mi) E of Swansea
LGA(s)	City of Lake Macquarie
Parish	Wallarah
State electorate(s)	Swansea
Federal Division(s)	Shortland
Suburbs around Swansea Heads: Lake Macquarie Swansea Swansea Heads Pacific Ocean Caves Beach Pacific Ocean

Swansea Heads is a small area located in New South Wales, Australia. It sits on the Swansea peninsula, which is a piece of land surrounded by water on most sides. This special spot is nestled between the large Lake Macquarie and the huge Pacific Ocean.

Swansea Heads is part of a bigger region called Greater Newcastle. It also belongs to the City of Lake Macquarie, which is a local government area. This means it's managed by the local council there.

A Look at Swansea Heads' Past

First People of the Land

Long, long ago, the first people to live in this area were the Awabakal Aboriginal people. They were the traditional owners and caretakers of this land for thousands of years.

Clues from the Past: Middens

In 1972, scientists found and studied some ancient Aboriginal midden sites in the area. A midden is like a historical rubbish dump, often made of shells, bones, and other things left behind by people who lived there. These middens help us learn about how the Awabakal people lived and what they ate.

Ground Changes: Sinkholes

In May 2014, something interesting happened near some houses in Swansea Heads. Sinkholes appeared in the ground. Sinkholes are holes that form when the ground collapses. These particular sinkholes happened because of an old, unused coal mine under the area. The ground above the mine slowly sank, causing the holes to appear.