Bonnyrigg, New South Wales facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Bonnyrigg Sydney, New South Wales
The Ming Yue Lay Buddhist Temple located on Humphries Road
Population	8,670 (2016 census)
• Density	2,900/km2 (7,500/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	2177
Elevation	48 m (157 ft)
Area	3 km2 (1.2 sq mi)
Location	36 km (22 mi) west of Sydney CBD
LGA(s)	City of Fairfield
State electorate(s)	Cabramatta
Federal Division(s)	Fowler Werriwa
Suburbs around Bonnyrigg: Edensor Park St Johns Park Cabramatta West Bonnyrigg Heights Bonnyrigg Mount Pritchard Green Valley Heckenberg Heckenberg

Bonnyrigg is a suburb in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It's about 36 kilometres west of the main city centre. Bonnyrigg is part of the Greater Western Sydney area. It belongs to the City of Fairfield local council.

A Look Back at Bonnyrigg's History

Bonnyrigg got its name from a town in Scotland. Back in 1803, Governor King Arthur Philip gave land here. This land was for a special school for boys who didn't have parents. A big house was built on Brown Road. It was called the Male Orphan School. This old house was made even bigger around 1914. Today, it's a very important historical building.

Important Old Places in Bonnyrigg

Bonnyrigg has some places that are protected because they are very old and important. These are called heritage-listed sites. They include:

• Cartwright Street: Bonnyrigg House
• Lot 1 Cartwright Street: Male Orphan School land

Where is Bonnyrigg Located?

Bonnyrigg is about 30 kilometres west of Sydney's city centre if you fly like a bird. By road, it's about 36 kilometres away. The closest big town is Liverpool. Bonnyrigg is shaped a bit like a diamond.

Neighbouring Suburbs

• To the east, you'll find Mount Pritchard and Cabramatta West.
• To the north are St Johns Park, Greenfield Park and Edensor Park.
• To the west, there's Bonnyrigg Heights, Hinchinbrook and Green Valley.
• To the south, you'll find Busby and Heckenberg.

New Homes for Bonnyrigg

The town centre is getting a big makeover right now. It's part of a new housing plan called Newleaf Bonnyrigg. This project will replace over 800 old homes with 2,330 new ones. This means Bonnyrigg's population will grow by more than 3,000 people by 2022. This big project is a partnership between the government and private companies.

Shopping and Community in Bonnyrigg

The Assyrian genocide monument is a memorial for the Assyrian community.

Bonnyrigg has a main shopping area around Bonnyrigg Plaza. This is a shopping centre on Bonnyrigg Avenue. Bonnyrigg Plaza has been updated with new shops and a fresh food court.

Local Facilities

This area also has many community places. These include a PCYC (Police Citizens Youth Clubs), a government housing office, and a public library. A Bunnings hardware store is across from the plaza. The local primary school is right next to Bonnyrigg Plaza.

Brown Road Shops

Brown Road in Bonnyrigg also has a smaller shopping area. Here you can find different Asian stores. There are also Vietnamese and Chinese restaurants, a newsagency, and a petrol station.

Getting Around Bonnyrigg

The closest train station is Cabramatta. You can catch trains on the Inner West & Leppington Line and the Bankstown Line from there.

Bus Services

There are bus services that connect Bonnyrigg to Cabramatta Station. Buses also go to other nearby stations. Transit Systems Sydney operates several bus routes in Bonnyrigg. The T80 transitway service also goes through Bonnyrigg. It stops near Bonnyrigg Plaza.

Who Lives in Bonnyrigg?

The 2021 census counted 9,785 people living in Bonnyrigg.

Languages Spoken

• Only 23.5% of people spoke only English at home.
• Many other languages are spoken. Vietnamese is the most common at 27.4%.
• Other languages include Arabic (6.4%), Khmer (5.6%), Assyrian Neo-Aramaic (4.9%), and Cantonese (3.4%).

Where People Come From

• 40.8% of people were born in Australia.
• The next most common countries of birth are Vietnam (19.5%), Iraq (7.4%), Cambodia (5.1%), Laos (2.5%), and China (1.8%).

Religions in Bonnyrigg

• The most common religion is Buddhism (28.2%).
• Catholic is next at 23.6%.
• 17.0% of people said they had no religion.
• Islam is followed by 4.7% of residents.

Schools in Bonnyrigg

Bonnyrigg has several schools for students:

• Bonnyrigg High School
• Bonnyrigg Public School
• Our Lady of Mt Carmel Parish School
• Bonnyrigg Heights Public School

Sports in Bonnyrigg

Soccer Teams

Bonnyrigg is a big place for soccer! It is home to the Bonnyrigg White Eagles Football Club. This team plays in the New South Wales Premier League.

Bonnyrigg also has the Nineveh Soccer Stadium. This is the home ground for the Fairfield Bulls football club.