Acacia Gardens, New South Wales facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Acacia Gardens Sydney, New South Wales
Water tower in Acacia Gardens c. 2011
Population	3,798 (2016 census)
• Density	3,800/km2 (9,800/sq mi)
Established	1996
Postcode(s)	2763
Elevation	87 m (285 ft)
Area	1 km2 (0.4 sq mi)
Location	40 km (25 mi) NW of Sydney CBD
LGA(s)	City of Blacktown
State electorate(s)	Riverstone
Federal Division(s)	Greenway
Suburbs around Acacia Gardens: Quakers Hill Parklea Stanhope Gardens Quakers Hill Acacia Gardens Glenwood Marayong Kings Park Kings Langley

Acacia Gardens is a suburb located in Sydney, Australia. It's about 40 kilometers northwest of the main city center. This area is part of what's called Greater Western Sydney. It falls under the local government of the City of Blacktown.

History of Acacia Gardens

Acacia Gardens used to be part of a nearby area called Quakers Hill. The name "Acacia Gardens" was chosen because there were many acacia trees there. It also sounded nice and natural. You'll find that many streets in Acacia Gardens are named after different kinds of flowers! This area officially became its own suburb in 1996.

People Living in Acacia Gardens

In 2016, a survey showed that 3,798 people lived in Acacia Gardens. More than half of these residents (56.2%) were born in Australia. The next largest groups came from India (11.7%) and the Philippines (5.5%).

Most people (53.9%) spoke only English at home. However, many other languages are also spoken. These include Punjabi (6.9%), Hindi (5.1%), and Tagalog (3.3%). People in Acacia Gardens follow many different religions. The most common ones are Catholic (28.0%), Hinduism (11.6%), and Anglican (10.5%). Some people also reported having no religion (14.0%).

Schools in the Area

Acacia Gardens has one primary school called Quakers Hill East Public School. This school first opened in 1959 in Quakers Hill. In 2002, the school moved to Acacia Gardens. However, it kept its original name.

There are other public primary schools nearby, like Barnier and Hambledon. For high school students, there are public options in nearby suburbs. These include Quakers Hill High School, Wyndham College, and Glenwood High School NSW.

If you're looking for Catholic schools, there are primary schools like Mary Immaculate and St John XXIII Primary. Catholic high schools nearby include St. John Paul II Catholic College and St Mark's Catholic College.

Getting Around Acacia Gardens

It's easy to travel from Acacia Gardens using public transport.

Bus Services

Busways provides regular bus services from Acacia Gardens. You can catch a bus to places like Blacktown, Castle Hill, Rouse Hill, Plumpton, St Marys, and Macquarie Centre.

Another company, CDC NSW, offers bus services from the nearby suburb of Stanhope Gardens. These buses can take you to Parramatta and the Sydney CBD.

Train Stations

The closest train stations to Acacia Gardens are at Quakers Hill and Blacktown. These stations connect you to the wider Sydney train network.

North-West T-way

The suburb is also served by Wilson station. This station is part of the North-West T-way, which is a special bus rapid transit route.