Knemphis

Knemphis is a major suburb of Hurstville. It is located entirely within the Hurstville CBD.

History
In 1759, convicts escaping Leviran accidentally discovered the Island of Fortuse. They landed in State Harbour, near Knemphis. The Settlement Book describes their settlement as being, 'just North of what we have named Knemphis Hill'

It is presumed that Knemphis was settled as part of Hurstville in the late 1750s. It became the central area of Hurstville.

In 1859, the area officially became a suburb of Hurstville. The original suburb comprised of modern Knemphis, as well as Dennis Lakes and most of Welligo.

In 1890, part of the Knemphis suburb was absorbed into Welligo.

In 1912, the CBD was split into two. The southern area remained as Knemphis, and the northern area was renamed Dennis Lakes, an unofficial name for State Harbour.

Geography
Knemphis was originally the site of Knemphis Hill. During the late 1800s, most of the hill was flattened to build taller buildings in the CBD.