Blacksmiths, New South Wales

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Blacksmiths Newcastle, New South Wales
Population:	1188 (2006 census)
Established:	1948
Postcode:	2281
Area:	1.8 km² (0.7 sq mi)
Location:	24 km (15 mi) SSW of Newcastle 3 km (2 mi) NE of Swansea
LGA:	City of Lake Macquarie
Parish:	Kahibah
State District:	Swansea
Federal Division:	Shortland
Suburbs around Blacksmiths: Marks Point Belmont South Pelican Blacksmiths tasman sea Little Pelican

Blacksmiths is a coastal suburb of the City of Lake Macquarie in New South Wales, Australia, located on the Pacific Ocean 24 kilometres (15 mi) south of Newcastle's central business district, between the towns of Belmont and Swansea.

[edit] History

The area unsuitable for development until 1947, when flood mitigation works were completed. Subdivision took place in 1948. The public school opened in 1962.

[edit] Facilities

Blacksmiths is home to Blacksmiths Beach and the southern section of Nine Mile Beach, the Blacksmiths Nature Reserve, a primary school, soccer club and caravan park.

[edit] External links

• Blacksmiths, New South Wales is at coordinates 33°04′26″S 151°39′25″E / -33.074, 151.657 (Blacksmiths, New South Wales)Coordinates: 33°04′26″S 151°39′25″E / -33.074, 151.657 (Blacksmiths, New South Wales)
• History of Blacksmiths

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