Hanwood, New South Wales
| Hanwood New South Wales | |
|---|---|
 Post office | |
  Hanwood | |
| Coordinates | 34°20′0″S 146°02′0″E / 34.33333°S 146.03333°ECoordinates: 34°20′0″S 146°02′0″E / 34.33333°S 146.03333°E |
| Population | 1,490 (2011 census)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 2680 |
| Location | 5 km (3 mi) from Griffith |
| LGA(s) | City of Griffith |
| County | Cooper |
| State electorate(s) | Murray |
| Federal Division(s) | Riverina |
Hanwood is a town in the central Riverina region of New South Wales, Australia. The town is located 5 kilometres south of Griffith, New South Wales and is in the City of Griffith local government area. At the 2011 census, Hanwood had a population of 1,490.[1]
Hanwood Post Office opened on 1 January 1921.[2]
Hanwood is known for its wineries, in particular the McWilliam's winery, established in 1913, which has a bottle-shaped tasting room. They have a wide array of wines, bottles and memorabilia displayed in the 17m long museum.[3]
References
- 1 2 Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Hanwood (State Suburb)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
- ↑ Premier Postal History, Post Office List, retrieved 2009-06-11
- ↑ McWilliam's Wines - Official website - Our Vineyards. Retrieved 18 January 2007.
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