| Blue Mountains Townships |
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| Winmalee
| Quick Facts: | | | Distance
From Sydney: |
80km |
| | Population
(2001 Census): | 7,671 | | | Height
Above Sea Level: | 310m |
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| Winmalee
was formerly known as North Springwood. The town received its new name in
1972 following a competition. The name is aboriginal for in a northerly
direction. Winmalee is one of the fastest growing towns in the Blue Mountains.
The town has its own high school, primary school, shopping centre and churches
making it fully self sufficient. 
The town is also well serviced by local transport as many residents commute from
Winmalee to Sydney on a daily basis.
Summerhayes Park serves as the local
sporting ground and is located off Hawkesbury Road. The park is an ideal location
for soccer, netball and tennis and hosts many local sporting
activities.
Winmalee also features a Christian conference centre not
far from Winmalee Primary School down Leslie Street. One of the newest
high schools in the Blue Mountains is Winmalee High. The school was built to cater
for the over population of Springwood High School in the late 1980s reflecting
the increase in population of the Winmalee area.
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