Jesmond, New South Wales

Jesmond Newcastle, New South Wales
Near Stockland Shopping Mall on Blue Gum Road, Jesmond.
Population:	2441 (2006 census)
Postcode:	2299
Area:	0.9 km² (0.3 sq mi)
Location:	10 km (6 mi) WNW of Newcastle
LGA:	City of Newcastle
Parish:	Newcastle
State District:	Wallsend
Federal Division:	Newcastle
Suburbs around Jesmond: Birmingham Gardens Birmingham Gardens Callaghan Wallsend Jesmond North Lambton Wallsend Wallsend Lambton

Jesmond is a suburb of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, located 10 kilometres (6 mi) from Newcastle's central business district. It is part of the City of Newcastle local government area.

Sport

Jesmond Football Club are the local soccer team. They are know as "The Rams". Founded in 1928 they have a long and proud history.

Origins

Jesmond was originally known as Dark Creek. The area developed from the landowner’s steam saw mills and employment in local orchards, quarries and mines. By 1883 there were 600 residents and an established village. In the 1880’s, John Campion opened a soap works in Jesmond and by the early 1900’s his brand was well know throughout NSW^[1]. Jesmond was named after the Tyneside town in the North of England^[2].

Today

Jesmond provides a commercial centre as well as residential area for both students of the University and the aging, with specific aged housing facilities. Jesmond has become a multicultural area due to many international university students living in the suburb^[1].

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• Jesmond, New South Wales is at coordinates 32°53′53″S 151°41′06″E / 32.898°S 151.685°E / -32.898; 151.685Coordinates: 32°53′53″S 151°41′06″E / 32.898°S 151.685°E / -32.898; 151.685