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| name = Cobbitty
 
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| region = [[Macarthur, New South Wales|Macarthur]]
 
| city = Sydney
 
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| pop = 655 (2006 census)<ref name=Census2006Y>{{Census 2006 AUS|id=UCL119600|name=Cobbitty (L) (Urban Centre/Locality)|accessdate=12 July 2009|quick=on}}</ref>
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'''Cobbitty''' is a village near the town of [[Camden, New South Wales|Camden]], southwest of [[Sydney, New South Wales|Sydney]], in the state of [[New South Wales]], [[Australia]]. The area is mostly farmland and location of an agricultural branch of Sydney University. At the southern end of the suburb, bordering the [[Nepean River]] is [[Camden Airport]], a popular site for [[gliding]] and [[skydiving]]. The main road, Cobbitty Road, is home to "Cobbitty Primary School," a general store, a small cafe as well as the popular "teen ranch."
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'''Cobbitty''' is a village of the [[Macarthur, New South Wales|Macarthur Region]] near the town of [[Camden, New South Wales|Camden]], southwest of [[Sydney]], in the state of [[New South Wales]], [[Australia]].
   
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The area is mostly farmland and location of an agricultural branch of Sydney University. At the southern end of the suburb, bordering the [[Nepean River]] is [[Camden Airport (Sydney)|Camden Airport]], a site for [[gliding]] and [[skydiving]]. The main road, Cobbitty Road, is home to "Cobbitty Primary School", a general store, a small cafe, and the "teen ranch".
The area is peaceful with views over the township of Camden. Property prices are high but generous, consistent with the general Sydney Market. Cobbitty also has its own [[winery]], "Cobbitty Wines" located to the end of Cobbitty road, just before Warrombi Road. [[Macarthur Anglican School]] Is also located in Cobbitty
 
   
 
The area has views over the township of Camden. Property prices are consistent with the general Sydney Market. Cobbitty has a winery, "Cobbitty Wines" at the end of Cobbitty road, just before Warrombi Road. [[Macarthur Anglican School]] is in Cobbitty.
==History==
 
The area now known as Cobbitty was originally home to the [[Muringong]], southernmost of the [[Darug people]]. Settlement began in the early 1800s following the establishment of John Macarthur's [[Camden Park Estate, New South Wales|Camden Park Estate]] nearby.
 
   
 
The area now known as Cobbitty was originally home to the [[Muringong]], southernmost of the [[Darug people]]. Settlement began in the early 19th century following the establishment of John Macarthur's [[Camden Park Estate, New South Wales|Camden Park Estate]] nearby.
==People==
 
===Demographics===
 
In the 2001 [[Australian Bureau of Statistics]] [[Census]], the suburb of Cobbitty had a population of 649 people. There were slightly more men (51%) than women, reversing the national trend. Unemployment was very low (2.2%) and employment in [[agriculture]] (4.5%) was more than double the national average although more people were employed in [[education]] (7.8%) and construction (5.6%).<ref name="abs">{{Census 2001 AUS|id=UCL119600|name=Cobbitty (L) (Urban Centre/Locality)|accessdate=2007-06-30|quick=on}}</ref>
 
   
== Governance ==
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==Demographics==
 
At the 2006 [[census in Australia|census]], Cobbitty had 655 people.<ref name=Census2006Y /> There were slightly more men (51%) than women, opposite to the national trend. Unemployment was very low (2.2%) and employment in agriculture (4.5%) was more than double the national average although more people were employed in education (7.8%) and construction (5.6%).<ref name="abs">{{Census 2001 AUS|id=UCL119600|name=Cobbitty (L) (Urban Centre/Locality)|accessdate=2007-06-30|quick=on}}</ref>
Cobbitty is part of the north ward of Camden Council represented by David Funnell (currently deputy mayor of Camden), Cindy Cagney and Peter Johnson. Chris Patterson is currently the local mayor. The suburb is contained within the [[Australian House of Representatives|federal electorate]] of [[Division of Macarthur|Macarthur]], represented by former ultra-marathon runner [[Pat Farmer]] ([[Liberal Party of Australia|Liberal]]), and the [[New South Wales Legislative Assembly|state electorate]] of [[Electoral district of Camden|Camden]], currently held by former mayor [[Geoff Corrigan]] ([[Australian Labor Party|Labor]]).
 
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==Politics==
 
Cobbitty is part of the north ward of Camden Council represented by David Funnell (currently deputy mayor of Camden), Cindy Cagney and Peter Johnson. Chris Patterson is the local mayor. The suburb is in the [[Australian House of Representatives|federal electorate]] of [[Division of Macarthur|Macarthur]], represented by former marathon runner [[Pat Farmer]] ([[Liberal Party of Australia|Liberal]]), and the [[New South Wales Legislative Assembly|state electorate]] of [[Electoral district of Camden|Camden]], held by former mayor [[Geoff Corrigan]] ([[Australian Labor Party|Labor]]).
   
 
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Cobbitty
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Cobbitty is located in New South Wales
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Cobbitty
Population: 655 (2006 census)[1]
Postcode: 2570
Location: 60 km (37 mi) from Sydney CBD
LGA: Camden Council
Region: Macarthur
State District: Camden
Federal Division: Macarthur
Suburbs around Cobbitty:
Greendale Bringelly Oran Park
Theresa Park Cobbitty Harrington Park
Brownlow Hill Camden Kirkham


Cobbitty is a village of the Macarthur Region near the town of Camden, southwest of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia.

The area is mostly farmland and location of an agricultural branch of Sydney University. At the southern end of the suburb, bordering the Nepean River is Camden Airport, a site for gliding and skydiving. The main road, Cobbitty Road, is home to "Cobbitty Primary School", a general store, a small cafe, and the "teen ranch".

The area has views over the township of Camden. Property prices are consistent with the general Sydney Market. Cobbitty has a winery, "Cobbitty Wines" at the end of Cobbitty road, just before Warrombi Road. Macarthur Anglican School is in Cobbitty.

The area now known as Cobbitty was originally home to the Muringong, southernmost of the Darug people. Settlement began in the early 19th century following the establishment of John Macarthur's Camden Park Estate nearby.

Demographics[]

At the 2006 census, Cobbitty had 655 people.[1] There were slightly more men (51%) than women, opposite to the national trend. Unemployment was very low (2.2%) and employment in agriculture (4.5%) was more than double the national average although more people were employed in education (7.8%) and construction (5.6%).[2]

Politics[]

Cobbitty is part of the north ward of Camden Council represented by David Funnell (currently deputy mayor of Camden), Cindy Cagney and Peter Johnson. Chris Patterson is the local mayor. The suburb is in the federal electorate of Macarthur, represented by former marathon runner Pat Farmer (Liberal), and the state electorate of Camden, held by former mayor Geoff Corrigan (Labor).

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Coordinates: 34°00′51″S 150°40′49″E / -34.0142, 150.6803


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