Balcolyn, New South Wales

33°05′53″S 151°33′04″E / 33.098°S 151.551°E / -33.098; 151.551Population1,002 (2021 census)^[1]Established1881Postcode(s)2264Location8 km (5 mi) ENE of MorissetLGA(s)City of Lake MacquarieParishMorissetState electorate(s)Lake MacquarieFederal division(s)Hunter

Suburbs around Balcolyn:
	Lake Macquarie
Lake Macquarie	Balcolyn	Lake Macquarie
Yarrawonga Park		Silverwater

Balcolyn is a suburb of the City of Lake Macquarie in New South Wales, Australia on a peninsula east of the town of Morisset on the western side of Lake Macquarie.

History

Casuarina (she-oak) trees were situated among the waterfront. This attracted the timber industry, as timber from such trees were good for roofing. Shingle Splitters Point (named after the workers, who were called "shingle splitters") was used as an anchorage and loading place.

Crusaders

The Crusader Union of Australia runs a Christian education campsite at 40 Yarrawonga Park Road, Balcolyn. It is located on the shores of Lake Macquarie and has accommodation for 112 guests. There are facilities for sport and recreational activities including a jetty for sailing, canoeing, paddle boarding and fishing.^[2]

References

External links

• History of Balcolyn