Hanwood, New South Wales

Hanwood
New South Wales
Post office
Hanwood is located in New South Wales
Hanwood
Hanwood
Coordinates34°20′0″S 146°02′0″E / 34.33333°S 146.03333°E / -34.33333; 146.03333
Population1,388 (2021 census)[1]
Postcode(s)2680
Location5 km (3 mi) from Griffith
LGA(s)City of Griffith
CountyCooper
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 2021 census, Hanwood had a population of 1,388.[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. In 1973 the Big Wine Barrel was completed, forming the cellar door tasting rooms. They have a wide array of wines, bottles and memorabilia displayed in the 17m long museum.[3]

  1. ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Hanwood (State Suburb)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 19 March 2023. Edit this at Wikidata
  2. ^ Premier Postal History, Post Office List, retrieved 11 June 2009
  3. ^ McWilliam's Wines Archived 16 January 2007 at the Wayback Machine - Official website - Our Vineyards. Retrieved 18 January 2007.