Artarmon, New South Wales facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Artarmon Sydney, New South Wales
Elizabeth Street
Established	1794
Postcode(s)	2064
Elevation	88 m (289 ft)
Area	2.5 km2 (1.0 sq mi)
Location	9 km (6 mi) north of Sydney CBD
LGA(s)	City of Willoughby
State electorate(s)	Lane Cove Willoughby
Federal Division(s)	North Sydney
Suburbs around Artarmon: Lane Cove North Chatswood Willoughby Lane Cove Artarmon Naremburn Greenwich St Leonards St Leonards

Map of Artarmon in Willoughby

Artarmon (/ɑːrtɑːrmən/) is a suburb located on the lower North Shore of Sydney, Australia. It is about 9 kilometers north-west of the Sydney city center. Artarmon is part of the City of Willoughby local government area.

History of Artarmon

In 1794 and 1796, land was given to soldiers and former convicts to encourage farming. One important farm belonged to William Gore (1765–1845). He was a high-ranking official, like a chief of police, under NSW Governor William Bligh. In 1810, Gore received a large piece of land, about 150 acres (0.61 square kilometers). He named it Artarmon, after his family's estate in Ireland. A nearby area, Gore Hill, is named after him.

The Chatswood South Uniting Church is a beautiful old building in Artarmon. It was designed by architect Thomas Rowe and built in 1871. This church is made of sandstone and has a Gothic style, with a small bell tower. Next to it is a small cemetery with graves dating back to 1871. The church building was made bigger in 1883 and again in 1930. The cemetery is now known as the Pioneer's Memorial Reserve.

The Artarmon Post Office first opened on December 1, 1909.

In 1989, the National Trust of Australia recognized Artarmon as an Urban Conservation Area. This means the area is protected to keep its historical look and feel. Today, Artarmon is known for its lovely streets and a mix of old and new homes.

Artarmon is a lively suburb with many homes, but it also has businesses and industrial areas. It has good connections to major roads like the M1 motorway and the North Shore railway. You can also find a row of small local shops near the railway station.

Heritage Sites

Artarmon has some important historical sites. These are places that are protected because of their special history. One such site is:

• 559 Pacific Highway: Chatswood Reservoirs No. 1 and No. 2

People of Artarmon

The 2021 census showed that 9,417 people lived in Artarmon.

• About 46.8% of residents were born in Australia.
• Other common birthplaces include China (10.3%), India (7.4%), Hong Kong (3.2%), England (3.0%), and Japan (2.0%).
• About 50.6% of people speak only English at home.
• Other languages spoken include Mandarin (12.4%), Cantonese (6.6%), Hindi (3.5%), Japanese (3.0%), and Nepali (1.7%).
• Many people in Artarmon do not have a religious affiliation (42.4%). Other common religions are Catholic (15.8%) and Anglican (8.8%).
• The average weekly income for households in Artarmon was AU$2,420. This is higher than the national average.

Shopping and Businesses

Artarmon has a mix of homes, shops, and businesses.

• Tall buildings are mostly found west of the railway line.
• Houses are usually to the east.
• There is an industrial area south of the Gore Hill Freeway.
• A long street with shops is located on Hampden Road, right next to the railway station.
• You can also find several restaurants on Wilkes Avenue, on the eastern side of the station.
• The Artarmon Public Library is a local branch library for the City of Willoughby.

Media Companies

Several well-known television and media companies have offices or studios in Artarmon:

• The Special Broadcasting Service (SBS), a public TV station, has its studios on Herbert Street.
• Fox Sports has its main office near the Pacific Highway at Gore Hill.
• The Seven Network and Network 10 broadcast from a tall tower in Hampden Road.
• The Nine Network used to have its studios in the nearby suburb of Willoughby.

Getting Around Artarmon

Artarmon railway station is on the North Shore railway line, which is part of the Sydney Trains network. This makes it easy to travel by train. The Gore Hill Freeway connects with the Pacific Highway in Artarmon, providing good road access. Buses to the Sydney city center also run from the Pacific Highway. You can easily get to other suburbs like Chatswood, Northbridge, Willoughby, St Leonards, and Lane Cove from Artarmon.

Schools in Artarmon

Artarmon Public School opened in 1910. It is a primary school for local children. It is known for being a very good school academically. It is also one of the few schools with Opportunity Classes (OC). These classes are for students who are highly intelligent and need more challenging work. In 2018, the school was ranked first. However, the number of Opportunity Classes at Artarmon Public School is planned to be reduced starting in 2025.

Places of Worship

• St Basil's Artarmon Anglican Church www.artarmonchurch.org
• Artarmon Islamic Mosjid

Notable Residents

The famous photographer Max Dupain had his studio in Artarmon from 1971 until he passed away in 1992.

Images for kids

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  Hampden Road, facing north from the railway station

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  Heritage-listed Chatswood South Uniting Church

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  Federation cottage converted to medical centre, Mowbray Road

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  St Basil's Anglican Church, Broughton Road

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  Artarmon Library