Bexley North, New South Wales facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Bexley North Sydney, New South Wales
Shaw Street c. 2006
Bexley North Location in New South Wales
Population	4,097 (2016 census)
Postcode(s)	2207
Elevation	22 m (72 ft)
Location	13 km (8 mi) south-west of Sydney CBD
LGA(s)	Bayside Council
State electorate(s)	Kogarah Rockdale
Federal Division(s)	Barton
Suburbs around Bexley North: Kingsgrove Clemton Park Earlwood Kingsgrove Bexley North Bardwell Park Bexley Bexley Bexley

Corner of Bexley Road and Slade Road

Bexley North is a suburb located in southern Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It's about 13 kilometers (8 miles) south-west of the main Sydney city center. This area is part of the wider St George region and is managed by the Bayside Council.

History of Bexley North

The name Bexley comes from a place in London, England. A man named James Chandler named the area after his birthplace. In 1822, he bought a farm and was given a large piece of land. This land stretched from what is now Bexley North all the way to parts of Rockdale and Kogarah.

The area started to grow when a railway line was built to Hurstville in 1884. Later, in 1931, the East Hills train line opened. This included a new railway station at Bexley North. The station made it much easier for people to build homes and live in the area.

Shopping and Services

Bexley North is mostly a place where people live. However, it has a small shopping area. This area is found where Bexley Road meets Slade Road and Shaw Street. It's also very close to the Bexley North train station.

Here, you can find a Woolworths Metro supermarket for groceries. There's also a local pub, plus other small shops. You can also find cafes and restaurants to grab a bite to eat.

Getting Around

The Bexley North railway station is part of Sydney's train system. It's on the Airport & South Line, making it easy to travel to other parts of the city.

Bexley North also has bus services. These are run by Transit Systems and other private companies. Buses help people get around the local area.

The M5 South Western Motorway is a major road that passes near Bexley North. It heads south-west towards places like Beverly Hills and Liverpool. There's a long tunnel that starts near Bexley North. This tunnel goes north-east towards Botany and the city. You can get onto the motorway from nearby suburbs like Kingsgrove and Arncliffe.

Places to See

Bexley North has several local landmarks and spots:

• Bardwell Creek and the Prime Minister's Walk to Bexley Pool
• Bexley North Hotel
• Bexley North Library
• Bexley North Public School
• Bexley North Scout Hall
• Holy Trinity Anglican Church
• Stotts Reserve

People of Bexley North

Who Lives Here?

In 2016, about 4,097 people lived in Bexley North. More than half of these people (56.4%) were born in Australia. Other common birthplaces were China (7.3%) and Greece (6.1%).

When it comes to languages, 42.1% of people spoke only English at home. Other languages spoken a lot included Greek (17.1%), Mandarin (6.9%), Cantonese (6.4%), and Arabic (5.7%). For religion, the most common choices were Catholic (23.2%), Eastern Orthodox (22.4%), and No Religion (18.4%).

Famous People from Bexley North

Some well-known people have lived or grown up in Bexley North:

• Tim Cahill: A famous Australian football (soccer) player. He played for the Socceroos and the English club Everton. He went to Bexley North Primary School.
• Anthony Totten: A former professional Rugby League player who grew up in the suburb.
• Bob Windle: An Olympic gold medalist in swimming. He won the Men's 1500m Freestyle at the 1964 Summer Olympics. He also grew up in Bexley North.