Cliftleigh, New South Wales

Cliftleigh is a small suburb, and planned development in the City of Cessnock, New South Wales, Australia. It is 27.8 kilometres (17 mi) north-west from Newcastle, and 17 kilometres (11 mi) east-northeast from Cessnock.

Cliftleigh
Cessnock, New South Wales
Cliftleigh is located in New South Wales
Cliftleigh
Cliftleigh
Coordinates32°47′S 151°31′E
Population2,309 (SAL 2021)[1]
Established1970 [2]
Postcode(s)2321
Area7.6 km2 (2.9 sq mi)[3]
Location
LGA(s)Cessnock City Council, Maitland City Council
RegionHunter
CountyNorthumberland
ParishHeddon
State electorate(s)Cessnock
Federal division(s)Paterson
Suburbs around Cliftleigh:
Loxford Gillieston Heights Louth Park
Loxford Cliftleigh Buchanan
Loxford Heddon Greta Buchanan

As at the 2016 Census, Cliftleigh had a population of almost 900, with a potential of an additional 3,000 residents or more [4][5]

History

Geography

The hottest day recorded was 46oc on 04/01/2020[6]

The coldest day recorded was -0.6oc on 02/09/1971[6]

Transport

Transportation services are provided by Rover Coaches. Access is provided by a main road that passes directly through Cliftleigh. During heavy rain, floods at Tester's Hollow block the road to Gillieston Heights. The South Maitland Railway is nearby, but does not provide passenger rail services.

Retail

Woolworths has a supermarket in nearby Maitland. Kurri Kurri Coles and Aldi are nearby. The project plan specifies a community center and shopping center, including supermarkets. Gillieston Heights being a short drive from Cliftleigh has a small complex with IGA, McDonalds, Domino's, laundromat and tobacconist.

Environs

Cliftleigh's surroundings are diverse, and include wetlands, trees and views of the Mount Sugarloaf and Brokenback ranges.

Amenities

Cliftleigh is less than 2 km away from the popular Kurri Kurri golf course. A drive-in operates at Heddon Greta.

References
  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Cliftleigh (Suburb and Locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. 
  2. "Proposed Geographical Name". No. 109. NSW Government Gazette. NSW Government Department of Lands. 28 August 1970. Retrieved 7 June 2016.
  3. Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Cliftleigh (NSW)(State Suburbs)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 6 June 2016.
  4. Cessnock City Council; Winten (No 23) Pty Ltd (20 August 2008). "Cliftleigh (Local Infrastructure) VPA" (pdf). Cessnock City Council. p. 72. Retrieved 7 June 2016.
  5. Norris, Sam (17 July 2013). "Clift-spree: 1000 new homes in 10 years". Maitland Mercury. Retrieved 7 June 2016.
  6. "Climate History". www.meteorology.com.au. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
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