Uki, New South Wales facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Uki New South Wales
ANZAC Memorial and village. Historic "Sweetnam's Humpy" is visible in the mid-distance and Mt Warning is visible in the background.
Uki Location in New South Wales
Population	765 (2011 census)
Postcode(s)	2484
Location	8 km (5 mi) S of Murwillumbah
LGA(s)	Tweed Shire
State electorate(s)	Lismore
Federal Division(s)	Richmond

Uki is a small village located in the beautiful Tweed Valley of northern New South Wales, Australia. It is found near the famous Mount Warning in the Tweed Shire area. In 2011, about 765 people lived in Uki.

The name Uki might have come from an Aboriginal word. This word described a small water plant with a yellow flower and an edible root. Another idea is that the name came from the timber mills in the area. High-quality timber sent to the United Kingdom was marked "UK 1". This mark eventually became the name Uki for the town.

Getting to Uki

You can reach Uki from a few different directions. From the north, it's about a 15-minute drive south of Murwillumbah. This route takes you along Kyogle Road. You will pass the turnoff for the World Heritage listed Mount Warning National Park.

You can also come from the southwest along Kyogle Road. This road connects Uki to towns like Lismore, Kyogle, and Nimbin. From the east, you can use Smiths Creek Road. This road links Uki to Stokers Siding and the Tweed Valley Way. The Tweed Valley Way leads to coastal towns such as Brunswick Heads and Byron Bay. It's even possible to travel to Mullumbimby from Uki. This route uses gravel roads and fire trails through the Mount Jerusalem National Park.

Clarrie Hall Dam

The Clarrie Hall Dam is located about 10 kilometers from Uki. This area is known as a great spot for fishing in New South Wales.

Uki Today

Uki has several important buildings. One is the historic 'Old Butter Factory'. There is also a primary school for children. The village has many useful stores. These include a post office, a general store, a bakery, a pharmacy, and a laundromat. You can also find several cafes.

The Mount Warning Hotel is a popular place for lunch on weekends. Many motorbike riders and people out for a drive stop there. The original hotel burned down in February 2013. However, it was rebuilt and reopened in mid-2015. The village of Yurriki in Robert G. Barrett's book The Godson is based on Uki.

Uki's Past

The first settlers in Uki were mostly timber cutters or dairy farmers. Timber cutters harvested trees like the Australian Red Cedar. Photos from the early 1900s show that areas like The Sisters and Mt Uki were almost completely cleared of trees.

In the 1960s, the dairy industry changed. Many farmers stopped producing milk. Instead, they started raising beef cattle. This type of farming is still common in the area today. Sugarcane farming is also a big part of agriculture in the Tweed Valley. Farmers have also grown tropical fruits in the region. The last remaining sawmill is located on Smith's Creek Road.

People of Uki

In 2011, Uki had a population of 765 people. About 50.5% were female and 49.5% were male. The average age of people in Uki was 45 years old. This was 8 years older than the national average age of 37.

Most people living in Uki, about 73.4%, were born in Australia. Other countries where people were born include:

• England (6%)
• New Zealand (3.7%)
• United States of America (1.3%)
• Netherlands (0.7%)
• France (0.5%)

Most people (88.5%) spoke only English at home. Other languages spoken include:

• German (1.6%)
• Hebrew (0.5%)
• French (0.4%)
• Swedish (0.4%)
• Spanish (0.4%)

Sports in Uki

The Uki Pythons Soccer Club is located just outside the village. Most of the players are from Uki. In 2015, the club had:

• 2 Senior Men's teams
• 1 Senior Women's team
• 5 Junior competitive teams (including one all-girls team)
• 6 Junior Miniroos Teams

The club's colors are dark green with yellow trim. They also use yellow shirts with green trim, and dark green shorts and socks. Uki also has community touch football during the summer months. All the teams are local. Players of all skill levels, from ages 6 to 60, can join in the fun.