Bangalow
Bangalow New South Wales | |
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![]() Byron Street—Bangalow's main street | |
Coordinates | 28°42′0″S 153°31′0″E / 28.70000°S 153.51667°E |
Population | 1,902 (2011 census)[1] |
Postcode(s) | 2479 |
Location | |
LGA(s) | Byron Shire |
State electorate(s) | Ballina |
Federal division(s) | Richmond |
Bangalow is a small town in New South Wales, Australia, in Byron Shire with a population of 1,902.[1] 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. The town's name appears to have been derived from an Aboriginal word, "Bangalla", said to mean 'a low hill' or 'a kind of palm tree'.[4]
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 wasn't 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.
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.
Bangalow Public School was first built in 1884. In 1925, a 4 classroom brick building block was made. The Bangalow Uniting Church was rebuilt in the early 1900s after a tornado blew down the original (Methodist) church. The church congregation is still active.
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".
Gallery
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Private residence, Bangalow
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Corner store
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Bangalow Hotel
References
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Bangalow (Urban Centre/Locality)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 14 Sep 2013.
- ^ Google Maps
- ^ Google Maps
- ^ "Bangalow". Geographical Names Register (GNR) of NSW. Geographical Names Board of New South Wales. Retrieved 10 June 2009.
External links
- Byron Shire Council homepage
- Bangalow Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Information
- Bangalow information site
- Town information from the Sydney Morning Herald
- VISITNSW.com - Bangalow