Population 1,471 (2011 census) State electorate(s) Parramatta
Ryde Postal code 2114 Lga City of Ryde | Postcode(s) 2114 Melrose Park Meadowbank Federal division Division of Bennelong | |
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Location 17 km (11 mi) north-west of Sydney CBD | ||
Melrose Park is a suburb of Sydney, Australia, located 17 kilometres north-west of the Sydney central business district, in the local government area of the City of Ryde. It is part of the Northern Suburbs area. Melrose Park sits on the northern bank of the Parramatta River.
Contents
- Map of Melrose Park NSW 2114 Australia
- Aboriginal culture
- European settlement
- Transport
- Redevelopment
- References
Map of Melrose Park NSW 2114, Australia
Aboriginal culture
The Wallumedegal Aboriginal tribe lived in the area between the Lane Cove River and Parramatta River, which was known as Walumetta.
European settlement
Melrose Park was the name of the large housing estate established in 1937. Melrose Park is named in honour of aviator Charles James Melrose (1913–1936). He held a number of flying records, was the only solo flyer to finish the Melbourne Centenary Air Race in 1934 and helped in the unsuccessful search for Sir Charles Kingsford Smith. He died when his plane broke up in turbulence on a charter flight from Darwin to Melbourne. Streets in the suburb also recall other aviators such as Sir Alan Cobham, Jean Batten and Amy Johnson.
Transport
Melrose Park is served by bus route 524, connecting the suburb to West Ryde and Parramatta. The nearest train station is Meadowbank Station, located in the centre of Meadowbank.
Redevelopment
In February 2016, Payce Consolidated Limitedannounced plans for a major urban renewal of the Melrose Park area. This includes the development of 5000 new apartments, new affordable housing, public parks & community facilities, as well as public transport benefits, with a new electric shuttle bus service to Meadowbank railway station and West Ryde railway station. Sustainability proposals include renewable energy generation for new homes, electric charge points for cars, as well as electric shuttle bus services & improved cycleways. The redevelopment is expected to cost $5 billion.