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Jewells
New South Wales
Jewells is located in New South Wales
Jewells
Jewells
Location in New South Wales
Population 2,407 (2016 census)
 • Density 376.1/km2 (974/sq mi)
Postcode(s) 2280
Area 6.4 km2 (2.5 sq mi)
Location
LGA(s) City of Lake Macquarie
Parish Kahibah
State electorate(s)
  • Swansea
  • Charlestown
Federal Division(s) Shortland
Suburbs around Jewells:
Windale Bennetts Green Redhead
Tingira Heights Jewells Redhead
Belmont North Belmont North Redhead

Jewells is a suburb of the City of Lake Macquarie in New South Wales, Australia 15 kilometres (9 mi) from Newcastle's central business district on the eastern side of Lake Macquarie and north-east of the town of Belmont.

History

The suburb was named for John Jewell, who used to lead hunting parties in Jewells Swamp, which was home to waterfowl, kangaroo and emu. The swamp and Jewells Beach were used for a commando training course in World War II. The public school opened in 1977. Jewells Plaza Shopping Centre opened in 1982.

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