Beverly Hills, New South Wales facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Beverly Hills Sydney, New South Wales
King Georges Road looking south
Population	10,156 (2016 census)
Postcode(s)	2209
Elevation	32 m (105 ft)
Location	15 km (9 mi) south-west of Sydney CBD
LGA(s)	Georges River Council City of Canterbury-Bankstown
State electorate(s)	Kogarah Oatley Lakemba Canterbury
Federal Division(s)	Barton Banks Watson
Suburbs around Beverly Hills: Riverwood Narwee Roselands Peakhurst Beverly Hills Kingsgrove Mortdale Penshurst Hurstville

Beverly Hills is a friendly suburb in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It's about 15 kilometers southwest of the Sydney CBD. This area is part of the St George region. It's managed by two local councils: the Georges River Council and the City of Canterbury-Bankstown. The postcode for Beverly Hills is 2209, which it shares with its neighbor, Narwee.

Most of Beverly Hills is made up of homes. Many of these are classic red brick houses built after World War II. Some even have cool Art Deco designs from that time! You'll also find some apartment buildings closer to King Georges Road and Stoney Creek Road.

History of Beverly Hills

Beverly Hills Hotel, King Georges Road

Did you know Beverly Hills wasn't always called Beverly Hills? Around 1830, this area was known as Dumbleton. This name came from a local farm.

However, the people living here didn't really like the name Dumbleton. They wanted something more exciting! So, they worked to change it. They wanted a glamorous new name when the East Hills railway line opened on December 31, 1931.

The name was changed to Beverly Hills. This happened at a time when Beverly Hills in California, USA, was becoming famous. It was known as the home of many movie stars. After the name change, new houses and buildings were built in the 1930s and 1940s. The local post office opened on October 1, 1940.

Historic Places in Beverly Hills

Beverly Hills has several places that are important to its history. These are called "heritage-listed" sites. This means they are protected because they are special.

Some of these historic sites include:

• Beverly Hills railway station (part of the East Hills railway line)
• Devonia Farm house
• Federation House
• Hilcrest
• Woodville

Shopping and Fun in Beverly Hills

King Georges Road

The main shopping area in Beverly Hills is on King Georges Road. It's very close to the Beverly Hills railway station. You can find over 40 different places to eat there! There are cafes, restaurants, and takeaway shops. They offer many types of food, like Asian, Mediterranean, and modern Australian dishes.

This area has everything you might need. There are shops, an IGA supermarket, and real estate agents. You'll also find a pub called the Beverly Hills Hotel, a cinema, and ATMs. For younger kids, there's a kindergarten. There are also primary and high schools. You can find Scouts groups, parks, and health facilities too.

Getting Around Beverly Hills

Getting around Beverly Hills is easy!

• Trains: The Beverly Hills railway station is on the Airport & South Line of the Sydney Trains network. This line connects you to many parts of Sydney.
• Main Roads:
  • King Georges Road runs through Beverly Hills. It connects the suburb north to Wiley Park and south to Blakehurst. This road has palm trees in the middle, which is a nice touch. It's a nod to its famous Californian namesake!
  • Stoney Creek Road is another important road. It crosses King Georges Road. This road connects Beverly Hills west to Peakhurst and Menai. To the east, it goes to Rockdale, Brighton-Le-Sands, Mascot, and Sydney Airport.
• Motorway Access: Entrances to the M5 Motorway are on King Georges Road. This motorway connects east to places like Bexley North and the Sydney CBD. To the west, it goes to Liverpool and Campbelltown.
• Buses: Buses travel along King Georges Road. They can take you to shopping centers in Hurstville and Roselands.

Schools in Beverly Hills

Beverly Hills has several schools for students of different ages.

Some of the well-known schools include:

• Beverly Hills Girls' High School
• Beverly Hills Primary School
• Beverly Hills North Primary School
• Regina Coeli Primary School

Beverly Hills Girls' High School has about 1100 students. In 2010, it was named a "Centre for Excellence" by NSW DET. This means it's recognized for being a great school!

Churches in Beverly Hills

Regina Coeli Catholic Church

The Regina Coeli Roman Catholic Church is very special. It is Australia's only Catholic war memorial church. It was built in the early 1960s. It remembers the strong friendship between Australia and the United States during World War II.

The flags of both nations hang inside the church near the main altar. Every year, there's a special Mass held here. US service members and diplomats attend it. This Mass remembers the Battle of the Coral Sea. Regina Coeli Church is on the highest point in Beverly Hills. You can see it from many kilometers away!

Other churches in the suburb include:

• St Matthews Anglican Church
• St Bede's Anglican Church
• Church@School
• Beverly Hills Baptist Church
• Beverly Hills Chinese Baptist Church
• Beverly Hills Church of Christ
• Beverly Hills New Apostolic Church

Parks and Recreation

Beverly Hills has great places to play and relax outdoors!

• Beverly Hills Park: This park has two large football ovals. It also has two barbecue areas, perfect for a family picnic.
• Vanessa Street Multi-sport Courts: These courts are great for playing different sports.
• Canterbury Golf Course: If you like golf, this course is nearby.
• Coolabah Street Tennis courts: You can play tennis here with friends.

People of Beverly Hills

According to the 2016 census, there were 10,156 people living in Beverly Hills.

Here's a look at where people were born:

• 49.4% were born in Australia.
• The next most common countries of birth were China (14.7%), Hong Kong (3.3%), Greece (2.4%), Vietnam (2.2%), and New Zealand (1.8%).

Many different languages are spoken at home:

• 37.3% of people spoke only English at home.
• Other languages included Cantonese (14.3%), Mandarin (12.4%), Greek (8.2%), Arabic (5.6%), and Vietnamese (2.3%).

When it comes to religious beliefs, the most common responses were:

• No Religion (24.3%)
• Catholic (23.2%)
• Eastern Orthodox (12.3%)

Famous People from Beverly Hills

Some well-known people have lived in Beverly Hills:

• Colin Dunmore Fuller (1882–1953) – a farmer and soldier.
• John Hewson – a former politician.
• Clara Iemma – a cricketer.
• Georgina McCready (1888–1980) – a nurse, trade union leader, and administrator.
• Arthur Morris – a cricketer.