Belmore, New South Wales facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Belmore Sydney, New South Wales
Burwood Road, Belmore
Population	12,718 (2016 census)
Postcode(s)	2192
Elevation	33 m (108 ft)
Location	11 km (7 mi) south-west of Sydney CBD
LGA(s)	City of Canterbury-Bankstown
State electorate(s)	Canterbury
Federal Division(s)	Barton Watson
Suburbs around Belmore: Greenacre Strathfield Canterbury Lakemba Belmore Campsie Roselands Kingsgrove Clemton Park

Belmore is a suburb in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It is about 11 kilometres south-west of the main city centre of Sydney. Belmore is part of the City of Canterbury-Bankstown area.

History of Belmore

Belmore got its name from the fourth Earl of Belmore. He was the Governor of New South Wales from 1868 to 1872. Long ago, this area was known as Darkwater.

Some of the first land grants were given out in 1810. People like Richard Robinson and Thomas Mansfield received land. In 1823, Francis Wild and John Sullivan also got land. At first, the area was used for growing vegetables and fruits. When the railway arrived in 1895, people started dividing the land into smaller blocks.

Belmore South Primary School opened on April 25, 1892. The post office started in 1907. The town centre grew a lot in the 1920s. You can still see many buildings from that time with a special style called art-deco.

Historic Buildings in Belmore

Belmore has many buildings that are important because of their history. These are called heritage-listed sites. They include:

• Belmore railway station on Burwood Road.
• Old community buildings at 32-36 Redman Parade.
• A doctor's surgery at 481 Burwood Road.
• Electricity substations, which are buildings for power, at 543 Burwood Road and 5 Knox Street.
• Many old houses built in the Federation and Inter War styles. These include houses on Isabel Street, Wilson Avenue, and Albert Street.
• The former Post Office at 370-372 Burwood Road.
• Californian Bungalows on Lakemba Street.
• A Victorian-style house at 12 Oxford Street.
• A large Victorian house called The Towers at 31 Forsyth Street.

Homes in Belmore

Belmore is known for its many older homes. Most houses are not very tall, and they often have big backyards. The streets are wide and lined with trees, and there are small parks. You can also see many shops with art-deco designs. Recently, more apartment buildings have been built, especially along Canterbury Road.

Shopping and Businesses

Belmore has a mix of homes, important buildings, shops, and factories. The main shopping area is on Burwood Road, close to Belmore railway station. You can also find shops and businesses along Canterbury Road and nearby streets.

Getting Around Belmore

Belmore railway station is on the Bankstown Line of the Sydney Trains network. The train line opened in 1895, and trains became electric in 1926. The Belmore station opened on February 1, 1895. Many bus routes also run through Belmore. They can take you to the south, north, and inner south-west areas, including the Sydney city centre.

Places of Worship

Belmore has several places where people can worship:

• Lien Hoa Temple, a Vietnamese Buddhist temple.
• All Saints Greek Orthodox Church.
• St Alban's Anglican Church.
• St Joseph's Catholic Church.
• Belmore Church of Christ.
• Al-Azhar Mosque at 172B Burwood Road.

Schools in Belmore

Belmore has several schools for students of different ages:

• Belmore South Public School is a historic school that opened on January 22, 1917.
• Belmore Boys' High is a high school for boys from many different backgrounds.
• St Joseph's Primary School is a Catholic school for boys and girls from Kindergarten to Year 6.
• All Saints Grammar School is a Christian school for students from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12. It is run by the Greek Orthodox Church.

Sport in Belmore

Belmore Sports Ground is a famous sports venue in Belmore. It is the home ground for the National Rugby League team, the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs. The ground is also used by the New South Wales Premier League team Sydney Olympic. There's a campaign called "Back to Belmore" to make the Sports Ground even better. This would allow the Bulldogs to play more of their games at their traditional home.

People of Belmore

The 2016 census counted 12,718 people living in Belmore.

• About 43.7% of people were born in Australia.
• Other common birthplaces include Greece (6.3%), China (5.3%), Lebanon (4.1%), Vietnam (3.5%), and South Korea (2.9%).
• About 27.7% of people spoke only English at home.
• Other languages spoken include Greek (14.1%), Arabic (12.8%), Mandarin (4.6%), Vietnamese (4.4%), and Korean (3.6%).
• The most common religions were Catholic (24.1%), Eastern Orthodox (17.8%), and Islam (12.9%). Many people also reported having no religion (14.3%).
• The main backgrounds of people in Belmore include Greek (13.4%), Lebanese (9.5%), Chinese (8.7%), Australian (8.1%), and English (8%).

Images for kids

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  An Art-deco building at the corner of Burwood Road and Bridge Road.

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  An Art-deco amenities block.

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  The Stationmaster's cottage on Burwood Road.

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  All Saints Greek Orthodox Church.

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  St Joseph's Catholic Church.

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  Belmore Boys High School.

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  The Towers, a heritage-listed house in Forsyth Street.

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  Belmore Hotel.

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  Belmore Brewery, St George Hotel.

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  Canterbury Leagues Club.