Greenacre, New South Wales

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Greenacre
Sydney,  New South Wales
Greenacre McGuigan Place.JPG
McGuigan Place, Greenacre c. 2007
Greenacre, New South Wales
Population26,314 (2021 census) [1]
Postcode(s) 2190
Elevation33 m (108 ft)
Location20 km (12 mi) west of Sydney CBD
LGA(s)
State electorate(s) Bankstown
Federal division(s) Watson
Suburbs around Greenacre:
Chullora Rookwood Strathfield South
Yagoona Greenacre Belfield, Belmore
Bankstown Mount Lewis Lakemba, Punchbowl

Greenacre is a suburb in Sydney, located 20 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Most of Greenacre is in the local government area of the City of Canterbury-Bankstown, while a part in the east is in the Municipality of Strathfield.

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History

This area was previously known as East Bankstown. When the first road went through the area, an acre of land was cleared for cultivation. The contrast to its surrounding area led to it being referred to as the 'Green Acre'. In 1909, Greenacre Park Estate became one of the first subdivisions in the area. Michael Ryan operated an inn called the Harp of Ould Erin on land he owned to the north of Liverpool Road. [2]

The eastern part of the suburb, east of Roberts Road and north of Juno Parade, was mostly part of the large logistical and industrial area surrounding Enfield Marshalling Yards, with a small residential area. This area was incorporated into Enfield Council in 1889, and transferred to Strathfield Council in 1949 along with the western ward of Enfield Council (most of which is now Strathfield South).[ citation needed ]

A separate part of the suburb, north of Liverpool Road (Hume Highway), is also railway and industrial land, and was added to Strathfield Council in 1892.

Demographics

At the 2021 census, there were 26,314 residents in Greenacre. The median age was 33 years old and 23.9% of the population was aged 14 years and under. 52.9% of people were born in Australia. The most common other countries of birth were Lebanon 13.0%, Vietnam 2.2%, Bangladesh 1.8%, Pakistan 1.7% and Syria 1.5%. The most common ancestries were Lebanese 31.6%, Australian 13.4%, English 7.5%, Italian 4.2% and Chinese 4.2%. 26.7% of people spoke only English at home. Other languages spoken at home included Arabic 38.7%, Urdu 3.6%, Vietnamese 2.8%, Greek 2.7% and Bengali 2.6%. The most common responses for religion were Islam 46.8% and Catholic 20.3%. [1]

Commercial area

The suburb is distinctly but unofficially split into the north and the south. The southern parts of Greenacre are serviced by a strip of local independent shops and outlets along Waterloo Road and around the intersection of Juno Parade and Boronia Road. Businesses in the northern parts of Greenacre are often identified with neighbouring Chullora, such as Chullora Market Place.

Transport

Buses operate to and from Strathfield station, Burwood station, Punchbowl station, Lakemba station and Bankstown station. [3]

The eastern edge of Greenacre is defined by the Enfield Marshalling Yards and Punchbowl Road, the western limit is Rookwood Road and Stacey Street, the northern limit is Liverpool Road and Brunker Road, and the southern limit is Wattle Street. Other main roads through the suburb include Waterloo Road, Juno Parade, Boronia Road and Highview Avenue.

Religion

Christian churches in Greenacre include: Good Shepherd Anglican Church (80 Pandora St), St John Vianney & St Thomas More Catholic Church, [4] Greenacre Uniting Church, Greenacre Baptist Church, Greenacre Church of Christ, Sydney Full Gospel Korean Church, St John's Melkite Catholic Church.

Mosques and musallahs located in Greenacre include Khaled Ibn Al Walid Mosque, [5] Boxing Club Masjid (or Brotherhood Boxn Centre) [6] [7] and Greenacre Musallah. [8]

Schools

Greenacre is the site of three public primary schools, Chullora Public School, Banksia Road Primary School and Greenacre Public School. Greenacre also has various private schools such as Greenacre Baptist Christian Community School, St John Vianneys Primary School, Holy Saviour Catholic School, Al Noori Muslim School, Malek Fahd Islamic School, An Nahyan Islamic School and Sydney Full Gospel Church School.

Sport and recreation

Parks

Notable people

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References

  1. 1 2 Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Greenacre (State Suburb)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 29 August 2024. OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
  2. ↑ The Book of Sydney Suburbs, Compiled by Frances Pollen, Angus & Robertson Publishers, 1990, Published in Australia ISBN   0-207-14495-8
  3. ↑ Suburb and Route Index Punchbowl Bus Co
  4. ↑ Sydney Catholic Archdiocese - St John Vianney & St Homas More
  5. ↑ Go Pray - Greenacre Khaled ibn al Walid Mosque
  6. ↑ Prayers Connect - Boxing Club Masjid
  7. ↑ Go Pray - Breenacre Brotherhood Boxn Centre
  8. ↑ [https://en.masjidway.com/masjid/3986/prayer Prayer Times - Greenacre Musallah

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