Marmong Point, New South Wales

Marmong Point is a suburb of the City of Lake Macquarie in New South Wales, Australia north-north-east of the town of Toronto on the western shore of Lake Macquarie. Marmong is an Aboriginal word meaning low water or swampy water.[citation needed]

Marmong Point
New South Wales
Marmong Point is located in the Hunter-Central Coast Region
Marmong Point
Marmong Point
Coordinates32°58′55″S 151°37′05″E / 32.982°S 151.618°E / -32.982; 151.618
Population765 (2021 census)[1]
 • Density1,090/km2 (2,830/sq mi)
Established1836
Postcode(s)2284
Area0.7 km2 (0.3 sq mi)
Location
LGA(s)City of Lake Macquarie
ParishAwaba
State electorate(s)Lake Macquarie
Federal division(s)Hunter
Suburbs around Marmong Point:
Booragul Booragul
Woodrising Marmong Point Lake Macquarie
Woodrising Woodrising

History

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The Aboriginal people, in this area, the Awabakal, were the first people of this land.[2]

Early industry included a market garden, a sawmill, and an abattoirs.

References

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  1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Marmong Point". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 21 July 2023.  
  2. ^ "Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people". Lake Macquarie City. Retrieved 8 September 2020.
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