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Bangalow is home to the weekly ''Bangalow Farmers' Market'' which are held Saturday mornings, from 8am - 11am. These markets feature a variety of local farmers and producers and have been running since 2004.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shakeel |first=Muhammad |title=Bangalow Farmers Market |url=https://byronbay.com/events/the-bangalow-farmers-market/ |access-date=2024-07-15 |website=The Official ByronBay.com Guide |language=en-US}}</ref> Each month (on the 4th Sunday) the ''Bangalow Markets'' are held, at the showgrounds and these markets have been operating since 1982.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bangalow Market, Craft, Fashion, Food, Entertainment |url=https://bangalowmarket.com.au/ |access-date=2024-07-15 |website=Bangalow Markets |language=en-AU}}</ref>
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A number of events are held in Bangalow each year and these include the following annual events:

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Additionally number of events are held in Bangalow each year and these include the following annual events:


* '''Bangalow Billy Cart Derby:''' held in May and hosted by the Bangalow Lions Club.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bangalow Billycart Derby |url=https://bangalowbillycart.com.au/ |access-date=2024-07-15 |website=bangalowbillycart.com.au}}</ref> This event began in 1994 and homemade carts are raced down the main street and races are held for various age groups.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-05-02 |title=Bangalow Billy Cart Derby |url=https://byron4kids.com.au/bangalow-billy-cart-derby/ |access-date=2024-07-15 |website=Byron4Kids}}</ref><ref name=":1" />
* '''Bangalow Billy Cart Derby:''' held in May and hosted by the Bangalow Lions Club.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bangalow Billycart Derby |url=https://bangalowbillycart.com.au/ |access-date=2024-07-15 |website=bangalowbillycart.com.au}}</ref> This event began in 1994 and homemade carts are raced down the main street and races are held for various age groups.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-05-02 |title=Bangalow Billy Cart Derby |url=https://byron4kids.com.au/bangalow-billy-cart-derby/ |access-date=2024-07-15 |website=Byron4Kids}}</ref><ref name=":1" />

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Not to be confused with Bungalow.
Bangalow
New South Wales
Byron Street—Bangalow's main street
Bangalow is located in New South Wales
Bangalow
Bangalow
Coordinates28°42′0″S 153°31′0″E / 28.70000°S 153.51667°E / -28.70000; 153.51667
Population2,260 (2021 census)[1]
Postcode(s)2479
Location
LGA(s)Byron Shire
State electorate(s)Ballina
Federal division(s)Richmond

Bangalow is a small town in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Australia in Byron Shire. The town is 765 kilometres (475 mi) north of Sydney[2] and 167 kilometres (104 mi) south of Brisbane,[3] just off the Pacific Highway. It is on the Lands of the Bundjalung people.[4][5]

The town's name was derived from a Bundjalung word, "Bangalla", said to mean 'a low hill' or 'a kind of palm tree'.[6][7]

History

Bangalow's historic streetscape, monthly market and proximity to the popular tourist resort of Byron Bay has increased its appeal as a tourist destination. Timber cutters established a camp on the banks of Byron Creek in the 1840s but it was not until the 1880s that a town appeared on the site. The town was known as Bangaloe until 1907, when the modern spelling came into use.[8]

In recent years Bangalow has become a pleasant stop for holiday-makers and day-trippers as its main street is lined with cafes and boutique-shops. Organic produce grown nearby is a regular feature in the cafes and at the monthly farmers market. The village is home to a number of heritage buildings with many of these built in the style Federation architecture.[9] Information about many of these heritage buildings are available via a self-guided tour called the Bangalow Heritage Walk.[10][11]

Some of these heritage buildings are:

  • Bangalow Public School; This school was first built in 1884 and was originally known as the Byron Creek Provisional School and renamed in 1907.[12] In 1925, a 4 classroom brick building block was built which is now heritage listed.[13][8][14]
  • The Bangalow Uniting Church; This church was first built in 1909 - 1910 but was destroyed and rebuilt in 1914 after a tornado blew down the original (Methodist) church. The church congregation is still active.[8][15]

Bangalow is also home to the Bangalow Heritage House Museum which gives information about the town and regions history; this museum is run by the Bangalow Historical Society[16][17] It is located in an Queenslander-style wooden building on the corner of Ashton and Deacon Streets.[18]

Events

Bangalow is home to the weekly Bangalow Farmers' Market which are held Saturday mornings, from 8am - 11am. These markets feature a variety of local farmers and producers and have been running since 2004.[19] Each month (on the 4th Sunday) the Bangalow Markets are held, at the showgrounds and these markets have been operating since 1982.[20]

Additionally number of events are held in Bangalow each year and these include the following annual events:

  • Bangalow Billy Cart Derby: held in May and hosted by the Bangalow Lions Club.[21] This event began in 1994 and homemade carts are raced down the main street and races are held for various age groups.[22][9]
  • Bangalow Show: this is held in November over two days and it showcases local rural life and the activities and produce of the area; it was first established in 1897.[23][24]

Population

Historical population
YearPop.±%
1966479—    
1971534+11.5%
1976568+6.4%
1981614+8.1%
1986677+10.3%
1991819+21.0%
1996896+9.4%
20011,225+36.7%
20061,327+8.3%
20111,520+14.5%
20161,689+11.1%
20212,260+33.8%
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics data.[25][26]

At the 2021 census, Bangalow had a population of 2,260 people. 73.1% of people were born in Australia. The next most common countries of birth were England 7.1%, New Zealand 3.0% and United States of America 1.2%. 84.2% of people only spoke English at home. The most common responses for religion were No Religion 61.38%, Catholic 11.8%, Not stated 9.6% and Anglican 7.1%.[1]

  • Private residence, Bangalow
    Private residence, Bangalow
  • Corner store
    Corner store
  • Bangalow Hotel
    Bangalow Hotel

References

  1. ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (22 January 2024). [1]. 2021 Census QuickStats. 22 January 2024.
  2. ^ Sydney-Bangalow Google Maps
  3. ^ Brisbane-Bangalow Google Maps
  4. ^ "Arakwal People of Byron Bay". Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  5. ^ "Aboriginal Cultural Heritage". www.byron.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  6. ^ "Bangalow". Geographical Names Register (GNR) of NSW. Geographical Names Board of New South Wales. Retrieved 10 June 2009. Edit this at Wikidata
  7. ^ "Exploring the Charm and History of Bangalow, NSW, Australia". Bangalow Locals. 31 May 2023. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  8. ^ a b c "History". Bangalow A & I Hall. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  9. ^ a b Bay, Byron (10 November 2021). "Bangalow". The Official ByronBay.com Guide. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  10. ^ "Bangalow Heritage Walk" (PDF). Brunswick Heads. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  11. ^ McEwan, Samantha (8 May 2023). "Things to do in Bangalow". Victoria's. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  12. ^ Bangalow Public School (1 January 2021). "Welcome to Bangalow Public School: 2021 school information booklet" (PDF). Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  13. ^ "Bangalow Public School centenary, 1884-1984 - Catalogue | National Library of Australia". nla.gov.au. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  14. ^ "Byron local environmental plan 2014 - schedule 5". classic.austlii.edu.au. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  15. ^ "Church History - Bangalow Uniting Church". bangalow.uca.org.au. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  16. ^ NSW, Museums & Galleries (14 April 2015). "Bangalow Heritage House Museum - MGNSW". Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  17. ^ "Heritage House". www.byron.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  18. ^ "Bangalow Historical Society". Bangalow Historical Society. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  19. ^ Shakeel, Muhammad. "Bangalow Farmers Market". The Official ByronBay.com Guide. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  20. ^ "Bangalow Market, Craft, Fashion, Food, Entertainment". Bangalow Markets. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  21. ^ "Bangalow Billycart Derby". bangalowbillycart.com.au. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  22. ^ "Bangalow Billy Cart Derby". Byron4Kids. 2 May 2016. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  23. ^ "Bangalow Show". Bangalow Show. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  24. ^ "Bangalow Show". Bangalow Showground. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
  25. ^ "Statistics by Catalogue Number". Australian Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
  26. ^ "Search Census data". Australian Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 22 January 2024.


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