Ambarvale, New South Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids AmbarvaleSydney, New South Wales |
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Thomas Reddall High, Ambarvale
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| Population | 7,254 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Established | 1976 | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2560 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 94 m (308 ft) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 55 km (34 mi) south-west of Sydney | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Campbelltown | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Campbelltown | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Macarthur | ||||||||||||||
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Ambarvale is a friendly suburb located in south-western Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It's about 55 kilometres southwest of the main city centre of Sydney. Ambarvale is part of the City of Campbelltown area and the wider Macarthur region. Most of the homes here are for families, with a mix of different types of houses.
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A Look at Ambarvale's Past
First Peoples of the Land
The story of this area began over 40,000 years ago. It is the ancient home of the Tharawal people. You can still find signs of their long history here. These include rock engravings, cave paintings, and places where they sharpened their tools.
How Ambarvale Got Its Name
The name Ambarvale comes from a large property. This property was started in 1816 by Samuel Larkin. It was actually located in what is now St Helens Park.
One of the first farms in the Ambarvale area was a dairy farm called Glen Lora. In 1972, these farms were sold. The land was then used to build homes. The new suburb of Ambarvale officially opened in 1976.
Who Lives in Ambarvale?
According to the 2021 census (which counts people), there were 7,254 people living in Ambarvale.
- About 6.9% of the people were Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander.
- Most people (67.0%) were born in Australia.
- Other common birthplaces included the Philippines (2.7%), New Zealand (2.4%), and England (2.1%).
- Most people (69.2%) spoke only English at home.
- Other languages spoken included Arabic (3.5%), Spanish (2.1%), and Samoan (1.6%).
- When it came to religion, 29.3% said they had no religion. Catholic was 23.2%, and Anglican was 12.3%.
Shopping and Fun in Ambarvale
Ambarvale has its own shopping centre on Woodhouse Drive. It has an ALDI supermarket. This new centre was finished in 2010. Next to ALDI, you'll find the Ambarvale Tavern. It has a place to eat called a bistro.
Just north of Ambarvale is Macarthur Square. This is one of the biggest shopping centres in southwestern Sydney. It has many shops, restaurants, and entertainment options.
Getting Around Ambarvale
Macarthur railway station is just north of Ambarvale. From here, you can catch trains to Campbelltown, Liverpool, and the Sydney central business district. These trains run on the Airport & South Line.
NSW TrainLink also runs trains from Macarthur. You can travel to places like the Southern Highlands, Canberra, Griffith, and Melbourne.
Bus services are also available. They are run by Transit Systems. Buses leave from Kellicar Road. They connect Ambarvale to Campbelltown and other nearby areas.
Schools in Ambarvale
Ambarvale has several schools for students.
- There are two public primary schools: Ambarvale Public School and Thomas Acres Public School.
- The suburb also has one public high school: Thomas Reddall High School.
- Interestingly, the high school named Ambarvale High School is actually located in the nearby suburb of Rosemeadow.
Homes in Ambarvale
Most of the homes in Ambarvale are detached houses. This means they are stand-alone homes. However, you can also find attached houses and walk-up flats. Most of the houses in Ambarvale were built in the 1970s and 1980s.
Many streets in Ambarvale are named after characters from the famous novels of Charles Dickens. Here are some examples:
- Quilp Place
- Copperfield Drive
- Havisham Way
- Boythorn Avenue
- Nickleby Way
- Gargery Street
