Bangor, New South Wales facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Bangor Sydney, New South Wales
Bangor Shopping Centre
Population	5,568 (2016 census)
• Density	1,358/km2 (3,520/sq mi)
Established	1836
Postcode(s)	2234
Elevation	108 m (354 ft)
Area	4.1 km2 (1.6 sq mi)
Location	28 km (17 mi) south of Sydney CBD
LGA(s)	Sutherland Shire
State electorate(s)	Holsworthy Miranda
Federal Division(s)	Hughes
Suburbs around Bangor: Alfords Point Illawong Bonnet Bay Menai Bangor Woronora Barden Ridge Woronora Heights Woronora

Bangor Tavern, Menai Road

Bangor Shopping Centre, Menai Road

Bangor is a suburb located in the southern part of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It's about 28 kilometres south of the main city centre. Bangor is part of the Sutherland Shire area, often known as Menai. It sits between the Georges River to the south and the Woronora River to the west.

History of Bangor's Name

The name 'Bangor' was chosen in 1895. A farmer named Owen Jones picked it after his birthplace, Bangor in Wales. To avoid confusion with another town in Tasmania, the name was changed to Menai in 1910. Later, in 1976, the eastern part of Menai was renamed Bangor again. All the streets in modern Bangor have Aboriginal names.

Who Lives in Bangor?

In the 2021 Census, about 5,536 people lived in Bangor. Most people, 81.5%, were born in Australia. The next largest group, 3.8%, were born in England. About 81.6% of homes spoke only English. Greek was the next most common language, spoken by 1.9% of people. For religion, 29.2% were Catholic, 20.2% Anglican, and 26.8% had no religion.

Shopping and Services

Bangor is mostly a place where people live. It has a small local shopping centre. This centre started getting updated in late 2018.

Schools in Bangor

Bangor has two schools for students:

• Bangor Public School: This is a public school for kids from Kindergarten to Year 6.
• Inaburra School: This is a private school that teaches students from Kindergarten all the way to Year 12.

Churches in the Area

You can find these churches near Bangor:

• Menai Salvation Army
• Menai Baptist Church (which meets at Inaburra School)

Getting Around Bangor

Main Roads and Buses

The main road that goes through Bangor and Menai is Menai Road. The Bangor Bypass was finished in 2005. It helps reduce traffic in the area.

Buses from U-Go Mobility connect Bangor to many places. These include Menai, Illawong, Alfords Point, Barden Ridge, Padstow, Bankstown, Sutherland, Kirrawee, Gymea, and Miranda. There's also a bus service on weekends to Cronulla.

Train Connections

The closest train station is Sutherland. It's on the T4 Illawarra train line. Padstow station, on the T8 East Hills/Airport line, is also often used. U-Go Mobility buses can take you to Bangor from both these train stations.

Cycling Paths

A family-friendly cycleway runs from Sutherland to Padstow. It goes through Bangor and connects to the bigger Sydney cycleway network.

Sports and Fun in Bangor

Bangor offers many ways to stay active and have fun.

Sports Facilities

You can play tennis at courts on Pyree Street and Yala Road. Yala Road also has netball courts. Bangor has two sports ovals: Akuna Oval and Billa Oval. They are named after the roads they are on.

Local Sports Teams

• The Bangor Brumbies soccer club plays its home games at Billa Oval.
• The Menai Roosters football team uses Akuna Oval as their home ground.
• The 'Comets' Bangor-Barden Ridge Cricket Club also uses Akuna Oval.
• The Bangor Tigers Junior AFL team plays at Barden Ridge oval.

Scouting and Outdoor Activities

The Bangor Scout Group started in 1986. Their Scout Hall is in Ross Reserve on Pyree Street. They have programs for young people aged 6 to 26.

The nearby Woronora and Georges rivers are great for outdoor activities. You can go bushwalking, rock climbing, mountain biking, boating, canoeing, kayaking, rowing, and fishing.

Swimming Pools and Playgrounds

A small swimming pool called Little Fins Swim School Bangor is at the Bangor Shopping Centre. A larger swimming complex run by the council is located in Sutherland.

Children's playgrounds are available at several reserves:

• Akuna Reserve
• Billa Oval
• Jelba Reserve
• Kodala Way Reserve
• Ross Reserve