Barnsley, New South Wales
Barnsley New South Wales | |||||||||||||
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Population | 1,813 (2011 census)[1] | ||||||||||||
• Density | 824/km2 (2,130/sq mi) | ||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 2278 | ||||||||||||
Area | 2.2 km2 (0.8 sq mi) | ||||||||||||
Location | 21 km (13 mi) W of Newcastle | ||||||||||||
LGA(s) | City of Lake Macquarie | ||||||||||||
Parish | Teralba | ||||||||||||
State electorate(s) | Cessnock | ||||||||||||
Federal Division(s) | Charlton | ||||||||||||
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Barnsley is a township in New South Wales, Australia, 21 kilometres (13 mi) west of Newcastle's central business district. It is a suburb of the City of Lake Macquarie local government area.
History
The area was first settled by Europeans in 1829. The town took its name from Barnsley, South Yorkshire, and its public school opened in 1865. In 1911 the population was 216.
References
- ↑ Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Barnsley (State Suburb)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 2012-07-07.
External links
- History of Barnsley (Lake Macquarie City Library)
Coordinates: 32°55′55″S 151°35′06″E / 32.932°S 151.585°E