Population 4,693 (2011 census) LGA(s) Cumberland Council Girraween Pendle Hill Region Greater Western Sydney | Postcode(s) 2145 State electorate(s) Prospect Postal code 2145 Federal division Division of Greenway | |
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Location 30 km (19 mi) west of Sydney CBD | ||
Girraween is a suburb of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Girraween is located 30 km west of the Sydney central business district, in the local government area of Cumberland Council and is part of the Greater Western Sydney region.
Contents
- Map of Girraween NSW 2145 Australia
- History
- Demographics
- Transport
- Schools
- Sport and recreation
- References
Map of Girraween NSW 2145, Australia
History
Girraween is an Aboriginal word meaning place of flowers. This area was part of the estate of D'Arcy Wentworth, who was honoured in the naming of the nearby suburb of Wentworthville.
Demographics
At the 2011 census, there were 4,693 residents in Girraween. Just under half (44.6%) of people were born in Australia, with the top other countries of birth being India 15.8%, Sri Lanka 9.8% and Malta 3.6%. In Girraween, 59.4% of people spoke a language other than English at home. The most common other languages spoken were Tamil 16.2%, Hindi 4.2% and Maltese 3.5%. The top responses for religious affiliation were Catholic 28.1%, Hinduism 27.5% and Anglican 8.2%.
Transport
Girraween is serviced by the 705 bus route from Blacktown to Parramatta. There is no railway station although it is a short walk through Civic Park, to Pendle Hill railway station. Also, Toongabie Railway station is also easily accessible.