Oxford Falls is a suburb of northern Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia 20 kilometres north-east of the Sydney central business district in the local government area of Northern Beaches Council. Oxford Falls is part of the Northern Beaches region and also considered to be part of the Forest District, colloquially known as The Forest.
| Oxford Falls Sydney, New South Wales | |||||||||||||||
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| Population | 265 (2021 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| Established | 1902 | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2100 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 77 m (253 ft) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 20 km (12 mi) north-east of Sydney CBD | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Northern Beaches Council | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Wakehurst | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Mackellar | ||||||||||||||
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History
editAlexander Bowen was granted 200 acres (0.81 km2) here in 1878, which he named Bloodwood Gully. Oxford Falls was gazetted as the name of the suburb in 1902. Wakehurst Parkway is named after John de Vere Loder, 2nd Baron Wakehurst, the Governor of New South Wales (1937–1946).[2]
Oxford Falls Post Office opened on 2 January 1924 and closed in 1984.[3]
Landmarks
editThe Oxford Falls are two waterfalls on Middle Creek, which flows north to meet Oxford Creek. Meandering Creek flows into Middle Creek. Wheeler Creek forms part of the border with Cromer. Garigal National Park borders the suburb, to the north.
Commercial areas
edit- Reclaimed Building Material Yard on Meatworks Road
Schools and churches
edit- Oxford Falls Grammar School
- St Pius X College
- Christian City Church, Oxford Falls
Sport and recreation
editOxford Falls has a number of trails suitable for mountain bike riding including downhill and free-ride trails.
- Oxford Falls Peace Park
- St Pius X College Playing Fields
- Australian Tennis Academy
- Warringah Radio Control Society flying field
References
edit- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Oxford Falls (State Suburb)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ The Book of Sydney Suburbs, Compiled by Frances Pollen, Angus & Robertson Publishers, 1990, Published in Australia ISBN 0-207-14495-8
- ^ Premier Postal History. "Post Office List". Premier Postal Auctions. Retrieved 12 June 2012.
External links
edit- The Northern Beaches Mountain Biking Group (NoBMoB) have details of trails in Oxford Falls
- Oxford Falls Action Group (OFAG) fighting to preserve the valley for future generations.
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