Balcolyn, New South Wales

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.

Balcolyn New South Wales
Balcolyn
Coordinates	33°05′53″S 151°33′04″E
Population	1,002 (2021 census)[1]
Established	1881
Postcode(s)	2264
Location	8 km (5 mi) ENE of Morisset
LGA(s)	City of Lake Macquarie
Parish	Morisset
State electorate(s)	Lake Macquarie
Federal division(s)	Hunter
Suburbs around Balcolyn: Lake Macquarie Lake Macquarie Balcolyn Lake Macquarie Yarrawonga Park Silverwater

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]