Purfleet, New South Wales
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| Coordinates: 31°56′S 152°28′E / 31.933°S 152.467°E | |
| Country | Australia |
| State | New South Wales |
| City | Taree |
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| Population | |
| • Total | 127 (2016 census)[2] |
| Postcode | 2430 |
Purfleet is a small suburb of the Greater Taree region, located within the Mid-Coast Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is situated approximately 313 kilometres (194 mi) north of Sydney.
Demographics
At the 2016 census, the town reported a resident population of 127. The median age was 30.[2]
Indigenous presence
Prior to 1818, there were solely Aboriginal people tribes living in the greater area before European settlers arrival. By 1900, some 18 acres of land at Purfleet were allocated towards an Aboriginal reserve, originally known as Sunshine Station, established by the Aborigines Protection Board, with the purpose of racial segregation. Originally known as Sunshine Station, Aboriginals who are re-located from the greater area to the reserve, were forbidden to leave to go to nearby towns unless they attained permission of the manager.[3][4] A mission school operated on the reserve from 1903 until 1952.[5][6]
The Purfleet/Taree Local Aboriginal Land Council is located within the suburb, as is the Biripi Aboriginal Corporation Medical Centre.
Aunty Pat Davis-Hurst AO AM, an Aboriginal elder, healthcare worker and activist, was born on the mission.[7]
References
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Purfleet (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Purfleet". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
- ^ Kool-Clarke, Ingrid. "Kinchela Boys Home Aboriginal Corporation » » Bill Simon". www.kinchelaboyshome.org.au. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
- ^ portcanoeclub (8 February 2023). "Croki via Scotts Creek to Farquhar Inlet". Port Macquarie Hastings Canoe Club. Retrieved 19 November 2025.
- ^ Office of Environment and Heritage. "Living on Aboriginal reserves and stations". www.environment.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
- ^ "Worimi People". www.tobwabba.com.au. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
- ^ Parker, Sarah (24 April 2013). "Manning mourns Aunty Pat". Manning River Times. Taree. Retrieved 8 October 2018.