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Beaumont Hills
SydneyNew South Wales
Established 2002
Postcode(s) 2155
Elevation 67 m (220 ft)
Area 3 km2 (1.2 sq mi)
Location 40 km (25 mi) north west of Sydney CBD
LGA(s) The Hills Shire
State electorate(s) Kellyville
Federal Division(s) Mitchell
Suburbs around Beaumont Hills:
Rouse Hill Kellyville Ridge Kellyville
Rouse Hill Beaumont Hills Kellyville
Schofields Stanhope Gardens Kellyville

Beaumont Hills is a friendly suburb located in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It's about 40 kilometres northwest of the main city centre. This area is part of the Greater Western Sydney region. It's also known as part of the Hills District.

Discovering Beaumont Hills' Past

Beaumont Hills used to be part of a bigger suburb called Kellyville. But in 2002, it became its own separate suburb. This also happened for another area nearby, Kellyville Ridge. It's interesting how places can change their names and boundaries over time!

Special Historic Places in Beaumont Hills

Some places in Beaumont Hills are very old and important. They are called "heritage-listed sites." This means they are protected because they have a special history. One important site is the White Hart Inn Archaeological Site along Windsor Road.

Who Lives in Beaumont Hills?

According to the 2021 census, there were 9,041 people living in Beaumont Hills. More than half of the people (56.5%) were born in Australia. Many others came from countries like India (6.0%), China (5.1%), the Philippines (3.7%), South Africa (3.1%), and England (3.0%).

Most people (59.6%) speak only English at home. But many other languages are also spoken! These include Mandarin (7.3%), Hindi (2.9%), Cantonese (2.3%), Arabic (2.1%), and Persian (2.0%). This shows that Beaumont Hills is a very diverse place!

Homes and Neighbourhoods

Beaumont Hills was built up in the early 2000s. It has many different types of houses. Some areas have special names, like 'The Sanctuary' in the west, which is next to a natural creek. 'The Outlook' is right in the middle of the suburb. You can find all sorts of house styles here. Turkey Nest Park is on the highest point. From there, you can see amazing views all the way to the Blue Mountains!

Shopping and Services

If you need to go shopping, Beaumont Hills has its own place! The Beaumont Hills Shopping Centre first opened its doors in September 2009. It's a handy spot for local residents.

Getting Around Beaumont Hills

Public transport makes it easy to travel in and out of Beaumont Hills.

Bus Services

CDC NSW runs several bus routes through the suburb. These buses travel along Mungerie Road, The Parkway, and Brampton Drive.

  • Route 617 goes between Rouse Hill and Kellyville.
  • Route 633 connects Rouse Hill to Pennant Hills.
  • Route 715 travels from Rouse Hill to Seven Hills.
  • Route 664 goes from Rouse Hill to Parramatta. It stops in Beaumont Hills and travels through places like Kellyville and Bella Vista. You can also take this bus from Parramatta to the Rouse Hill Town Centre.
  • Route 601 starts from Sanctuary Drive and goes to Parramatta. It travels via Windsor Road and Baulkham Hills.

The transport hub at Rouse Hill Town Centre offers even more bus routes. From there, you can catch buses to places like Windsor, Blacktown, and Riverstone. These services are run by CDC NSW and Busways.

Sydney Metro Northwest

The Sydney Metro Northwest is a modern train line that opened on May 26, 2019. The closest stations to Beaumont Hills are Kellyville and Rouse Hill. The Kellyville station is on Old Windsor Road, and the Rouse Hill station is inside the Rouse Hill Town Centre. During busy times, trains run very often, sometimes every four minutes!

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