Glen Martin, New South Wales

Glen Martin is a scattered rural community located within the Hunter Region of New South Wales, Australia. It is part of the Dungog local government area.

Glen Martin
New South Wales
Glen Martin
Coordinates32°32′17.7″S 151°49′16.2″E
Population172 (2016 census)
 • Density2.493/km2 (6.46/sq mi)
Postcode(s)2321
Area69 km2 (26.6 sq mi)
Time zoneAEST (UTC+10)
 • Summer (DST)AEDT (UTC+11)
Location
  • 216 km (134 mi) NNE of Sydney
  • 67 km (42 mi) N of Newcastle
  • 22 km (14 mi) SW of Dungog
  • 11 km (7 mi) NNE of Clarence Town
LGA(s)Dungog
RegionHunter
CountyGloucester
ParishHorton
State electorate(s)Upper Hunter
Federal division(s)Lyne
Suburbs around Glen Martin:
Flat Tops Cambra Booral
Glen William Glen Martin Limeburners Creek
Clarence Town Clarence Town Limeburners Creek

Not a lot is known about the early history of Glen Martin, but the name most likely comes from an early estate at the time of settlement. Records show that there was once a public school, community hall and Post Office in the area; none of these buildings stand today. In 2016 the population was 172 with a median age of 47. 86.6% of the population were born in Australia.

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