[4] Carrington emerged as a residential suburb in the 1860s when many people moved to the island to escape the dirt and noise of the city or were forced off Honeysuckle Point as a result of land reclamation for port purposes.

Early access to the island was by rowboat or punt across Throsby creek or on the Onebygamba express, a two-horse coach.

The Carrington Pump House, pictured, supplied power to a series of cranes which operated along 'The Dyke' loading ships with coal and other freight.

A shanty town called "Texas" sprung up during the depression and provided shelter for many homeless and unemployed.

It is close to the harbour and central business district, services the Port and as such has expensive housing.