Marayong, New South Wales

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Marayong
Sydney,  New South Wales
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Marayong Community Centre
Marayong, New South Wales
Population7,834 (2021 census) [1]
Established1926
Postcode(s) 2148
Elevation41 m (135 ft)
Location32 km (20 mi) WNW of Sydney CBD
LGA(s) City of Blacktown
State electorate(s) Blacktown
Federal division(s) Chifley
Suburbs around Marayong:
Quakers Hill Quakers Hill Acacia Gardens
Parklea Marayong Kings Park
Kings Langley Woodcroft Blacktown

Marayong is a suburb of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Marayong is located approximately 32 [2] kilometres north west of the Sydney central business district, in the local government area of the City of Blacktown and is part of the Greater Western Sydney region.

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History

The name 'Marayong' is derived from the Dharug language word 'Mariyung', which means emu or place of cranes. The name was first given by the New South Wales Railways to the railway station when it opened in October 1922. [3] [4]

Around 1900–1905, large areas were subdivided and market gardens and poultry farms were established. The area was part of Quakers Hill but in 1926 the Marayong Progress Association applied to have Marayong made a suburb, in its own right.

The area was mostly rural until the 1960s. Housing Commission (public housing) estates, opened in the 1960s, marked the urbanization of the suburb predominantly south of the railway line. In addition, an industrial area was also released north of the railway line.

Population

The population of Marayong was 7,834 at the 2021 census. The median household income of $1,593 per week was a bit less than the national average. There were a substantial number of people born in India (14.1%) and the number of Catholics in Marayong (30.6%) was well above the national average. [5]

Transport

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Marayong railway station

Marayong railway station is on the Richmond Line. The provide services out to Richmond and in to the city via Blacktown and Parramatta.

Years ago, Motor Rail No. 1 would run between Blacktown stopping at Marayong Station en route.

Richmond Road marks the southern boundary of the suburb and provides links to Blacktown and Richmond while the Westlink M7 curls around the suburb and can be accessed via the Sunnyholt Road intersection at Kings Park or the Richmond Road intersection at Dean Park.

Schools

There are two government-run primary schools in the suburb, Marayong Public and Marayong Heights Public. There is also a Catholic primary school, St Andrews Primary and a high school St Andrews College which is divided into two campuses, the Holy Family campus on Quakers Road catering to years 7–10 and the John Paul II senior campus on Breakfast Road. The nearest government-run high schools are Quakers Hill High School, Blacktown Boys High School, Blacktown Girls High School and Doonside Technology High School.

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References

  1. ↑ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Marayong (State Suburb)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 22 September 2024. OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
  2. ↑ google maps
  3. ↑ The Book of Sydney Suburbs, Compiled by Frances Pollen, Angus & Robertson Publishers, 1990, Published in Australia ISBN   0-207-14495-8
  4. ↑ "Marayong". Blacktown City Council. Archived from the original on 30 June 2009. Retrieved 25 April 2009.
  5. ↑ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Marayong (State Suburb)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 22 September 2024. OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg

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