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'''Bangalow''' is a small town in the [[Northern Rivers]] region of [[New South Wales]], Australia in [[Byron Shire]]. The town is {{convert|765|km}} north of [[Sydney]]<ref>[https://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=&saddr=sydney,+australia&daddr=bangalow&sll=39.654769,-104.878839&sspn=0.011515,0.017724&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=7 Sydney-Bangalow] Google Maps</ref> and {{convert|167|km}} south of [[Brisbane]],<ref>[https://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=&saddr=brisbane,+australia&daddr=bangalow&sll=-31.27487,152.335405&sspn=6.542562,9.074707&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=9 Brisbane-Bangalow] Google Maps</ref> just off the [[Pacific Highway, Australia|Pacific Highway]].
'''Bangalow''' is a small town in the [[Northern Rivers]] region of [[New South Wales]], Australia in [[Byron Shire]]. The town is {{convert|765|km}} north of [[Sydney]]<ref>[https://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=&saddr=sydney,+australia&daddr=bangalow&sll=39.654769,-104.878839&sspn=0.011515,0.017724&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=7 Sydney-Bangalow] Google Maps</ref> and {{convert|167|km}} south of [[Brisbane]],<ref>[https://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=&saddr=brisbane,+australia&daddr=bangalow&sll=-31.27487,152.335405&sspn=6.542562,9.074707&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=9 Brisbane-Bangalow] Google Maps</ref> just off the [[Pacific Highway, Australia|Pacific Highway]]. It is on the Lands of the [[Bundjalung people]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Arakwal People of Byron Bay |url=https://arakwal.com.au/ |access-date=2024-07-15}}</ref>


The town's name was derived from a [[Bundjalung language|Bundjalung]] word, "''Bangalla''", said to mean 'a low hill' or 'a kind of palm tree'.<ref>{{NSW GNR|id=MackFxrX|title=Bangalow|access-date=10 June 2009}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=2023-05-31 |title=Exploring the Charm and History of Bangalow, NSW, Australia |url=https://bangalowlocals.com.au/exploring-the-charm-and-history-of-bangalow-nsw-australia/ |access-date=2024-07-15 |website=Bangalow Locals |language=en-AU}}</ref>
The town's name was derived from a [[Bundjalung language|Bundjalung]] word, "''Bangalla''", said to mean 'a low hill' or 'a kind of palm tree'.<ref>{{NSW GNR|id=MackFxrX|title=Bangalow|access-date=10 June 2009}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=2023-05-31 |title=Exploring the Charm and History of Bangalow, NSW, Australia |url=https://bangalowlocals.com.au/exploring-the-charm-and-history-of-bangalow-nsw-australia/ |access-date=2024-07-15 |website=Bangalow Locals |language=en-AU}}</ref>

Revision as of 05:47, 15 July 2024

Not to be confused with Bungalow.
Bangalow
New South Wales
Byron Street—Bangalow's main street
Bangalow is located in New South Wales
Bangalow
Bangalow
Coordinates28°42′0″S 153°31′0″E / 28.70000°S 153.51667°E / -28.70000; 153.51667
Population2,260 (2021 census)[1]
Postcode(s)2479
Location
LGA(s)Byron Shire
State electorate(s)Ballina
Federal division(s)Richmond

Bangalow is a small town in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Australia in Byron Shire. The town is 765 kilometres (475 mi) north of Sydney[2] and 167 kilometres (104 mi) south of Brisbane,[3] just off the Pacific Highway. It is on the Lands of the Bundjalung people.[4]

The town's name was derived from a Bundjalung word, "Bangalla", said to mean 'a low hill' or 'a kind of palm tree'.[5][6]

History

Bangalow's historic streetscape, monthly market and proximity to the popular tourist resort of Byron Bay has increased its appeal as a tourist destination. Timber cutters established a camp on the banks of Byron Creek in the 1840s but it was not until the 1880s that a town appeared on the site. The town was known as Bangaloe until 1907, when the modern spelling came into use.[citation needed]

In recent years Bangalow has become a pleasant stop for holiday-makers and day-trippers as its main street is lined with modern cafes and boutique-shops. Organic produce grown nearby is a regular feature in the cafes, in particular the Byron Bay coffee-beans are a popular purchase.[citation needed]

Bangalow Public School was first built in 1884 and was originally known as the Byron Creek Provisional School and renamed in 1907.[7] In 1925, a 4 classroom brick building block was built which is now heritage listed.[8][9][10]

The Bangalow Uniting Church was first built in 1909 - 1910 but was destroyed and rebuilt in 1914 after a tornado blew down the original (Methodist) church. The church congregation is still active.[9][11]

Events

Bangalow is also home to the Bangalow Billy Cart Derby, which is held each year. It is a fun day, when the school has its fundraiser "The Mad Hatter's Teaparty".[citation needed]

Population

Historical population
YearPop.±%
1966479—    
1971534+11.5%
1976568+6.4%
1981614+8.1%
1986677+10.3%
1991819+21.0%
1996896+9.4%
20011,225+36.7%
20061,327+8.3%
20111,520+14.5%
20161,689+11.1%
20212,260+33.8%
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics data.[12][13]

At the 2021 census, Bangalow had a population of 2,260 people. 73.1% of people were born in Australia. The next most common countries of birth were England 7.1%, New Zealand 3.0% and United States of America 1.2%. 84.2% of people only spoke English at home. The most common responses for religion were No Religion 61.38%, Catholic 11.8%, Not stated 9.6% and Anglican 7.1%.[1]

  • Private residence, Bangalow
    Private residence, Bangalow
  • Corner store
    Corner store
  • Bangalow Hotel
    Bangalow Hotel

References

  1. ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (22 January 2024). [1]. 2021 Census QuickStats. 22 January 2024.
  2. ^ Sydney-Bangalow Google Maps
  3. ^ Brisbane-Bangalow Google Maps
  4. ^ "Arakwal People of Byron Bay". Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  5. ^ "Bangalow". Geographical Names Register (GNR) of NSW. Geographical Names Board of New South Wales. Retrieved 10 June 2009. Edit this at Wikidata
  6. ^ "Exploring the Charm and History of Bangalow, NSW, Australia". Bangalow Locals. 31 May 2023. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  7. ^ Bangalow Public School (1 January 2021). "Welcome to Bangalow Public School: 2021 school information booklet" (PDF). Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  8. ^ "Bangalow Public School centenary, 1884-1984 - Catalogue | National Library of Australia". nla.gov.au. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  9. ^ a b "History". Bangalow A & I Hall. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  10. ^ "Byron local environmental plan 2014 - schedule 5". classic.austlii.edu.au. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  11. ^ "Church History - Bangalow Uniting Church". bangalow.uca.org.au. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  12. ^ "Statistics by Catalogue Number". Australian Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
  13. ^ "Search Census data". Australian Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 22 January 2024.


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