Milton, New South Wales
| Milton New South Wales | |||||||||||||||
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The Princes Highway as it passes through Milton | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 35°19′S 150°26′E / 35.317°S 150.433°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 1,663 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Established | 1860 | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2538 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 76 m (249 ft) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | City of Shoalhaven | ||||||||||||||
| Region | South Coast | ||||||||||||||
| County | St Vincent | ||||||||||||||
| Parish | Ulladulla | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | South Coast | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Gilmore | ||||||||||||||
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Milton is a village in the South Coast region of New South Wales, Australia, within the City of Shoalhaven. It was founded in 1860, named after the property of post master George Knight and became an important regional centre during the 19th Century. Today, Milton remains one of the two main commercial centres of the Milton-Ulladulla district, with a population at the 2016 census of 1,663. It is a popular stopping place for travellers on the Princes Highway which runs through the centre of town. In recent years, Milton has undergone a resurgence largely influenced by the local tourism industry and an influx of residents to the district seeking a seachange. Several new housing estates are being developed on the fringes of the village and new boutique stores, cafes and bed and breakfast type businesses have located in the town.