Orient Point, New South Wales
| Orient Point New South Wales | |
|---|---|
  Orient Point | |
| Coordinates | 34°55′S 150°59′E / 34.917°S 150.983°ECoordinates: 34°55′S 150°59′E / 34.917°S 150.983°E |
| Population | 504 (2006 census)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 2540 |
| Location | |
| LGA(s) | City of Shoalhaven |
| State electorate(s) | South Coast |
| Federal Division(s) | Gilmore |
Orient Point is a small village in the Shoalhaven area of New South Wales, Australia. It is located on the southern side of the mouth of the Crookhaven River and adjoins the village of Culburra to the south. The Jerringa Aboriginal Mission is located near the village. At the 2006 census, Orient Point had a population of 504 people.[1]
History
A shepherd named Patrick Caffey, who worked for Alexander Berry, the man who gave his name to the nearby town of Berry, was probably the first to establish a farm at Orient Point.[2]
References
- 1 2 Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Orient Point (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 10 November 2009.
- ↑ Culburra- Orient Point. Fairfax Walkabout. Accessed 5 June 2008.
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