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| near-nw = [[Greendale, New South Wales|Greendale]]
| near-n = [[Bringelly, New South Wales|Bringelly]]
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| near-n = [[Bringelly, New South Wales|Bringelly]]
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| near-sw = [[Brownlow Hill, New South Wales|Brownlow Hill]]
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'''Cobbitty''' is a village of the [[Macarthur, New South Wales|Macarthur Region]] near the town of [[Camden, New South Wales|Camden]], southwest of [[Sydney]], in the state of [[New South Wales]], [[Australia]].


'''Cobbitty''' is a [[Rural–urban fringe|semi-rural]] town of the [[Camden, New South Wales|Macarthur Region]] near the town of [[Camden, New South Wales|Camden]], southwest of [[Sydney]], in the state of [[New South Wales]], Australia. The area is mostly farmland with a population of around 2000.
The area is mostly farmland and location of an agricultural branch of [[University of Sydney]]. At the southern end of the suburb, bordering the [[Nepean River]] is [[Camden Airport (Sydney)|Camden Airport]], a site for [[gliding]] and [[skydiving]]. The main road, Cobbitty Road, is home to "Cobbitty Primary School", a general store, a small cafe, and "Teen Ranch".


==Overview==
Emergencies are served in Cobbitty by the Cobbitty Volunteer Rural Fire Brigade. The station is located at the entry to Uni NSW. The station has approx 20 active members with two trucks.
The area is mostly farmland and agricultural. At the southern end of the suburb, bordering the [[Nepean River]] is [[Camden Airport (Sydney)|Camden Airport]], a site for [[gliding]] and [[skydiving]]. The main road, Cobbitty Road, is home to "Cobbitty Primary School", a general store, a small cafe, and "Teen Ranch". Teen Ranch is a Christian organisation that runs school and holiday programs for teens.<ref>{{Cite web |title=About Us |url=https://www.teenranch.com.au/school-and-weekend-camps/about-us/ |access-date=2023-01-06 |website=Teen Ranch |language=en}}</ref>


Cobbitty is home to a [[New South Wales Rural Fire Service]] brigade. The brigade has two trucks and is often called upon for incidents both within and outside of the district. The brigade has currently 40 members, and is active throughout the year, not just during bushfire season.
The area has views over the township of Camden. Cobbitty has a winery, "Cobbitty Wines" at the end of Cobbitty Road, just before Werombi Road. [[Macarthur Anglican School]] is in Cobbitty.

The area has views over the township of Camden.

==Education==
Macarthur Anglican School is in Cobbitty.


==History==
==History==
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The area now known as Cobbitty was originally home to the [[Muringong]], southernmost of the [[Darug people]]. Settlement began in the early 19th century following the establishment of John Macarthur's [[Camden Park Estate, New South Wales|Camden Park Estate]] nearby.
The area now known as Cobbitty was originally home to the [[Muringong]], southernmost of the [[Darug people]]. Settlement began in the early 19th century following the establishment of John Macarthur's [[Camden Park Estate, New South Wales|Camden Park Estate]] nearby.


Cobbitty Post Office opened on 1 May 1869 and closed in 1993.<ref name="Post Office">{{Cite web | last = Premier Postal History | title = Post Office List | url = https://www.premierpostal.com/cgi-bin/wsProd.sh/Viewpocdwrapper.p?SortBy=NSW&country= | accessdate = 11 April 2008 | postscript = <!--None--> | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080819030343/https://www.premierpostal.com/cgi-bin/wsProd.sh/Viewpocdwrapper.p?SortBy=NSW&country= | archive-date = 19 August 2008 | dead-url = yes | df = dmy-all }}</ref>
Cobbitty Post Office opened on 1 May 1869 and closed in 1993.<ref name="Post Office">{{Cite web | last = Premier Postal History | title = Post Office List | url = https://www.premierpostal.com/cgi-bin/wsProd.sh/Viewpocdwrapper.p?SortBy=NSW&country= | accessdate = 11 April 2008}}</ref>


== Heritage listings ==
== Heritage listings ==
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==Demographics==
==Demographics==
At the [[Census in Australia#2016|2016 census]], Cobbitty had a population of 2,063 people. A large proportion (79.0%) of these people were born in Australia, with other common countries of birth being England (4.9%), New Zealand (1.2%), Netherlands (0.9%), Germany (0.7%) and Italy (0.5%). 86.1% of people only spoke English at home. The most common responses for religion in Cobbitty were Catholic (36.8%), Anglican (26.0%) and No Religion (14.6%). The major industries of employment for people aged 15 years and over in Cobbitty included Primary Education (3.4%), House Construction (2.9%), Road Freight Transport (2.4%), Secondary Education (2.3%) and Hospitals (except Psychiatric Hospitals) (2.2%).<ref name=census />
At the [[2016 Australian census|2016 census]], Cobbitty had a population of 2,063 people. A large proportion (79.0%) of these people were born in Australia, with other common countries of birth being England (4.9%), New Zealand (1.2%), Netherlands (0.9%), Germany (0.7%) and Italy (0.5%). 86.1% of people only spoke English at home. The most common responses for religion in Cobbitty were Catholic (36.8%), Anglican (26.0%) and no religion (14.6%).<ref name=census />


==Politics==
==Politics==
Cobbitty is part of the north ward of Camden Council represented by Lara Symkowiak, who is also the local mayor. The suburb is in the [[Australian House of Representatives|federal electorate]] of [[Division of Macarthur|Macarthur]], represented by Angus Taylor ([[Liberal Party of Australia|Liberal]]), and the [[New South Wales Legislative Assembly|state electorate]] of [[Electoral district of Camden|Camden]], held by former mayor [[Chris Patterson (politician)|Chris Patterson]] ([[Liberal Party of Australia (New South Wales Division)|Liberal]]).
Cobbitty is part of the north ward of Camden Council represented by Lara Symkowiak, who is also the local mayor. The suburb is in the [[Australian House of Representatives|federal electorate]] of [[Division of Hume|Hume]], represented by Angus Taylor ([[Liberal Party of Australia|Liberal]]), and the [[New South Wales Legislative Assembly|state electorate]] of [[Electoral district of Camden|Camden]], held by [[Peter Sidgreaves]], also of the Liberal Party.

==Notable people==
*[[Eliza Marsden Hassall]] - philanthropist


==References==
==References==
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Cobbitty
SydneyNew South Wales
Cobbitty is located in New South Wales
Cobbitty
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Coordinates34°01′S 150°41′E / 34.017°S 150.683°E / -34.017; 150.683
Population2,063 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)2570
Elevation102 m (335 ft)
Standort70 km (43 mi) SW of Sydney CBD
LGA(s)Camden Council
RegionMacarthur
State electorate(s)
Federal division(s)Hume
Suburbs around Cobbitty:
Greendale Bringelly Oran Park
Theresa Park Cobbitty Harrington Park
Brownlow Hill Camden Kirkham

Cobbitty is a semi-rural town of the Macarthur Region near the town of Camden, southwest of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. The area is mostly farmland with a population of around 2000.

Übersicht

The area is mostly farmland and agricultural. At the southern end of the suburb, bordering the Nepean River is Camden Airport, a site for gliding and skydiving. The main road, Cobbitty Road, is home to "Cobbitty Primary School", a general store, a small cafe, and "Teen Ranch". Teen Ranch is a Christian organisation that runs school and holiday programs for teens.[2]

Cobbitty is home to a New South Wales Rural Fire Service brigade. The brigade has two trucks and is often called upon for incidents both within and outside of the district. The brigade has currently 40 members, and is active throughout the year, not just during bushfire season.

The area has views over the township of Camden.

Bildung

Macarthur Anglican School is in Cobbitty.

History

The area now known as Cobbitty was originally home to the Muringong, southernmost of the Darug people. Settlement began in the early 19th century following the establishment of John Macarthur's Camden Park Estate nearby.

Cobbitty Post Office opened on 1 May 1869 and closed in 1993.[3]

Heritage listings

Cobbitty has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:

Demographics

At the 2016 census, Cobbitty had a population of 2,063 people. A large proportion (79.0%) of these people were born in Australia, with other common countries of birth being England (4.9%), New Zealand (1.2%), Netherlands (0.9%), Germany (0.7%) and Italy (0.5%). 86.1% of people only spoke English at home. The most common responses for religion in Cobbitty were Catholic (36.8%), Anglican (26.0%) and no religion (14.6%).[1]

Politics

Cobbitty is part of the north ward of Camden Council represented by Lara Symkowiak, who is also the local mayor. The suburb is in the federal electorate of Hume, represented by Angus Taylor (Liberal), and the state electorate of Camden, held by Peter Sidgreaves, also of the Liberal Party.

Notable people

References

  1. ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Cobbitty (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 18 March 2018. Edit this at Wikidata
  2. ^ "About Us". Teen Ranch. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
  3. ^ Premier Postal History. "Post Office List". Retrieved 11 April 2008.
  4. ^ "Denbigh". New South Wales State Heritage Register. Department of Planning & Environment. H01691. Retrieved 18 May 2018. Text is licensed by State of New South Wales (Department of Planning and Environment) under CC-BY 4.0 licence.