Lemon Tree Passage, New South Wales Explained
Lemon Tree Passage is a suburb of the Port Stephens Local Government Area in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, Australia, located at the end of the Tilligerry Peninsula and surrounded by the waters of Port Stephens.[3] At the it had a population of . It is a haven for koalas due to it being densely wooded. The town has a small marina and the local industry is oyster farming.
The suburb is separated from nearby Bulls Island by a small strait which is also known as Lemon Tree Passage.
Lemon Tree Passage has been the focus of an urban legend that states that if a motorist speeds down Lemon Tree Passage Road, they will experience supernatural phenomena.[4] [5] This urban legend provided the focus for the 2013 horror/thriller film Lemon Tree Passage.[6]
The Bureau of Meteorology maintains a monitoring station which includes a radar in the high forested area.
History
The Worimi people are the traditional occupiers of the Port Stephens area.[7]
It was subdivided in 1962 and grew from only 30 residents in 1931.[8]
Notes and References
- This is the average density of the whole suburb. However, approximately 1.8km2 (56%) of the suburb is uninhabited. The average population density for the inhabited portion of the suburb is higher at .
- Area calculation is based on 1:100000 map 9232 Newcastle. The area presented is that of the whole suburb. The residential portion of the suburb is only 1.4km2 or 44% of the total area.
- Web site: Suburb Search - Local Council Boundaries - Hunter (HT) . . 27 May 2008 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20080607204159/http://www.dlg.nsw.gov.au/dlg/dlghome/dlg_Regions.asp?region=HT®iontype=1 . 7 June 2008 .
- Web site: Keene. Neil. Road ghost star of horror movie. 5 August 2024. live. https://archive.today/20240805035054/https://www.news.com.au/national/nsw-act/road-ghost-star-of-horror-movie/news-story/170d8cb7c01e3da833b0e7122eb89122. The Daily Telegraph. news.com.au. 30 August 2012. 26 September 2014.
- Web site: McGowan. Michael. Lemon Tree Passage ghost hits big scream, video. Newcastle Herald. registration. 5 August 2024. https://archive.today/20240805035433/https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/2523516/lemon-tree-passage-ghost-hits-big-scream-video/. live. 26 September 2014.
- Web site: Brown. Todd. Check The First Poster Art For David Campbell's LEMON TREE PASSAGE. Twitch Film. 26 September 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140912043159/http://twitchfilm.com/2014/03/check-the-first-poster-art-for-david-campbells-lemon-tree-passage-gallery.html. 12 September 2014. dead. 5 March 2014.
- Web site: 5 August 2024. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20240805035228/https://www.portstephens.nsw.gov.au/community/community-services/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-people. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The Worimi are the traditional owners of the Port Stephens area. Our Council enjoys a strong relationship with the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, collaborating on a range of projects which promote understanding of Aboriginal culture and celebrates their contribution to our community.. 2020-09-08. Port Stephens Council.
- Web site: Lemon Tree Passage, NSW. Lemon Tree Passage is a leafy, tranquil and attractive retirement centre only subdivided in 1962 (there were just 30 residents in 1931). There are several theories concerning the origins of the town’s name.. 5 August 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240805040024/https://portstephens-australia.com/port-stephens-destinations/lemon-tree-passage/. live. 2020-10-16. Port Stephens Australia. en.
