Hillsborough, New South Wales

Hillsborough Newcastle, New South Wales
Population:	663 (2006 census)
Established:	1829
Postcode:	2290
Area:	0.6 km² (0.2 sq mi)
Location:	13 km (8 mi) WSW of Newcastle 3 km (2 mi) WNW of Charlestown
LGA:	City of Lake Macquarie
Parish:	Kahibah
State electorate:	Charlestown
Federal Division:	Charlton
Suburbs around Hillsborough: Cardiff South Garden Suburb Kotara South Warners Bay Hillsborough Charlestown Warners Bay Mount Hutton Gateshead

Hillsborough is a suburb of the City of Lake Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia, located 13 kilometres (8 mi) from Newcastle's central business district on the eastern side of Lake Macquarie. It is part of the City of Lake Macquarie north ward.

History

In 1874 a coal mining venture was started at Hillsborough, but the coal was found to be of inferior quality and couldn't be sold. The mine was abandoned in 1879 and the town shortly afterwards. Hillsborough remained a ghost town until it was redeveloped after World War II. Hillsborough Public School opened in 1963.

External links

• Hillsborough, New South Wales is at coordinates 32°56′56″S 151°40′05″E
• History of Hillsborough