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Lower Portland Sydney, New South Wales | |||||||||||||||
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Coordinates | 33°26′31″S 150°52′44″E / 33.44194°S 150.87889°E | ||||||||||||||
Population | 711 (2021 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 2756 | ||||||||||||||
Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | ||||||||||||||
Location | 80 km (50 mi) northwest of Sydney CBD | ||||||||||||||
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State electorate(s) | Hawkesbury | ||||||||||||||
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Lower Portland is a rural suburb near Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Lower Portland is located 80 kilometres northwest of the Sydney central business district, in the local government areas of The Hills Shire (east of the Hawkesbury River and the City of Hawkesbury (west of the Hawkesbury River). Lower Portland is a peaceful hamlet located at the junction of the Colo and Hawkesbury rivers. The area has historical significance, is scenic and is popular for water skiing.