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Argenton, New South Wales

Coordinates: 32°55′55″S 151°37′05″E / 32.932°S 151.618°E / -32.932; 151.618
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Argenton
Greater NewcastleNew South Wales
Argenton is located in the Hunter-Central Coast Region
Argenton
Argenton
Coordinates32°55′55″S 151°37′05″E / 32.932°S 151.618°E / -32.932; 151.618
Population1,352 (2021 census)[1]
 • Density845/km2 (2,190/sq mi)
Established1838
Postcode(s)2284
Area1.6 km2 (0.6 sq mi)
Location16 km (10 mi) W of Newcastle
LGA(s)City of Lake Macquarie
ParishKahibah
State electorate(s)Lake Macquarie
Federal division(s)Hunter
Suburbs around Argenton:
Edgeworth Edgeworth Glendale
Teralba Argenton Glendale
Teralba Boolaroo Cardiff

Argenton is a suburb of the city of Lake Macquarie, Greater Newcastle in New South Wales, Australia 16 kilometres (10 mi) west of the Newcastle's central business district in Lake Macquarie's West Ward.

History

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The Awabakal people are the first people of the area.[2]

Lead smelting commenced in the area in 1898. A public school opened in 1897, but was closed six years later. Another school opened in 1953. The Newcastle Mines Rescue Station opened in 1927. The Waratah Golf Club was formed in 1901 and is the oldest golf club in Newcastle. The Cockle Creek Smelter was confirmed to begin disassembly in 2005 for the cost of approx $6 mil. In 2009 it was nearing the end of demolition with clearing and replanting of land.

Population

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In the 2016 Census, there were 1,351 people in Argenton. 86.6% of people were born in Australia and 88.1% of people only spoke English at home. The most common responses for religion were No Religion 27.6%, Anglican 21.7% and Catholic 20.6%.[1]

Local interests

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Argenton is a small suburb of Lake Macquarie commonly recognised for its BMX Club, Soccer Club and longstanding Bakery which under initial ownership claimed to have the best meat pie in Australia. With the opening of Glendale Supercentre within the boundaries of Argenton, the area has seen rapid growth in visitors travelling through the suburb. The demolition of the Cockle Creek Smelter saw 360 people losing their employment although it caused much pollution to the surrounding areas. Much controversy surrounded the smelter and many saw both positive and negative factors in its closing.

References

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  1. ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Argenton". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 21 July 2023. Edit this at Wikidata
  2. ^ "Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people". Lake Macquarie City Council. Retrieved 8 September 2020.
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