Speers Point is a suburban town located in the local government area of the City of Lake Macquarie in the state of New South Wales. The first settlers arrived to the suburb in 1828, while the Lochend Colliery paved the way for local business to start in 1843. Coal mining was a common industrial activity until 1916. Members of the Awabakal people were the original inhabitants of Speers Point, which was previously known as Biddaba or Milloba amongst the tribe members. Today, Speers Point has grown into a residential community with several facilities such as sports clubs and public schools. There are also different local businesses and services that help improve the local economy and employment, including newsagents, restaurants, caravans...
Speers Point is a suburban town located in the local government area of the City of Lake Macquarie in the state of New South Wales. The first settlers arrived to the suburb in 1828, while the Lochend Colliery paved the way for local business to start in 1843. Coal mining was a common industrial activity until 1916. Members of the
Speers Point is a suburban town located in the local government area of the City of Lake Macquarie in the state of New South Wales. The first settlers arrived to the suburb in 1828, while the Lochend Colliery paved the way for local business to start in 1843. Coal mining was a common industrial activity until 1916. Members of the Awabakal people were the original inhabitants of Speers Point, which was previously known as Biddaba or Milloba amongst the tribe members. Today, Speers Point has grown into a residential community with several facilities such as sports clubs and public schools. There are also different local businesses and services that help improve the local economy and employment, including newsagents, restaurants, caravans and tourist parks, hotels and service stations.