Bradbury, New South Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids BradburySydney, New South Wales |
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Bradbury Shopping Centre
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| Population | 9,433 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 2,620/km2 (6,800/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Established | 1969 | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2560 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 108 m (354 ft) | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 3.6 km2 (1.4 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 54 km (34 mi) south-west of Sydney | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Campbelltown | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Campbelltown | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Macarthur | ||||||||||||||
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Bradbury is a friendly suburb in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It's about 54 kilometres south-west of the main city area. Bradbury is part of the City of Campbelltown and the wider Macarthur region. You'll find lots of green spaces and native trees here. Many streets are even named after trees, like Bottlebrush Avenue and Jacaranda Avenue!
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Discovering Bradbury's Past
Bradbury used to be called Sherwood Hills. It's one of the older suburbs in Campbelltown. Big housing projects started here in the 1960s. George Clarke helped plan the area. Lend Lease developed the homes. This suburb was one of the first to have power lines buried underground. It also had sewers and streets designed to keep cars from speeding.
Who Was Bradbury Named After?
The suburb got its name from William Bradbury. He was a local innkeeper in the 1820s and 1830s. An area near The Parkway was once called Manooka Estate. It became part of Bradbury in the 1970s.
The Legend of Fisher's Ghost
Bradbury is famous for a local legend. People say Fisher's ghost (Frederick Fisher) appeared here. He supposedly showed up on a bridge post. This was to show where his body was hidden. A creek running through the suburb is even called Fishers Ghost Creek.
Who Lives in Bradbury?
According to the 2021 census population count, 9,433 people live in Bradbury.
- About 5.6% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
- Most people (70.3%) were born in Australia.
- Other common birthplaces include New Zealand (2.7%) and England (2.7%).
- Most homes (73.0%) speak only English.
- Other languages spoken include Arabic (3.7%) and Bengali (1.5%).
- For religion, many people chose No Religion (30.3%). Catholic (23.1%) and Anglican (13.1%) were also common.
Famous People from Bradbury
- Samuel Rouen (born 1988) – He won Season 3 of the Australian TV show The Biggest Loser.
Fun and Games in Bradbury
Bradbury has a great swimming complex called Bradbury Pools. It has a large outdoor Olympic-sized pool. There's also a children's wading pool. Plus, it has two indoor pools, one of which is heated! The suburb also has several sports ovals. These fields are used by the local Rugby League team, Campbelltown Collegians. The Bradbury cricket team also uses them for games and practice.
Getting Around Bradbury
Transit Systems runs bus services in the area. The main bus routes are 885 and 886.
