Bringelly, New South Wales facts for kids

Bringelly (/brɪŋdʒɛli/) is a suburb located in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. You can find it on the Northern Road, between the towns of Penrith and Camden. Bringelly also has its own public school and is named after a nearby hill.

Discovering Bringelly's Past

Bringelly was first known as a district in Sydney in the early 1800s. Later, it became a "parish" within the County of Cumberland. This larger area also included places like Greendale, Wallacia, and Badgerys Creek.

Early Settlers and Land Grants

In 1812, Robert Lowe was given a large piece of land, about 1,000 acres (400 hectares), in the Bringelly area. He is thought to be the first British settler there. By 1818, most of the land had been given out and was being cleared for farms. D'Arcy Wentworth, a main surgeon in New South Wales, also received land in the area.

There's a story that the famous Australian bushranger, Bold Jack Donahue, used Bringelly as a hiding spot. Legend says he was even killed on Wentworth's property.

Historic Buildings in Bringelly

A special old property called Kelvin, also known as The Retreat, was built in 1820. It was built by Thomas Laycock Jnr. This farmhouse is built in the Georgian style, which was popular back then. Kelvin is surrounded by a lovely garden and is listed on the New South Wales State Heritage Register. This means it's a very important historical site.

Bringelly's Growth and Local Government

The Luddenham Post Office first opened on January 1, 1857. It was later renamed Bringelly in December 1863. Bringelly Public School opened its doors in 1878, helping local children get an education.

In 1906, local government came to the area with the creation of the Shire of Nepean. This shire covered a large area, but it didn't do very well. In 1948, the New South Wales Government combined many local councils. The Shire of Nepean was split up, and Bringelly was divided between the Liverpool and Camden Councils. It's still split between these two councils today.

Future Developments and Bradfield

Bringelly is very close to Badgerys Creek, which is where the new Western Sydney Airport is being built. The NSW Government planned to build a new business area in northern Bringelly. This area is meant to become Sydney's third major business hub, after Sydney city and Parramatta.

In March 2021, Gladys Berejiklian, who was the Premier of New South Wales at the time, announced that this new centre would be named after Dr John Bradfield. He was the engineer who designed the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge. The name "Bradfield" was chosen because it represents building important projects. In March 2023, a part of Bringelly became part of this new suburb called Bradfield.

Who Lives in Bringelly?

In the 2021 Census, there were 2,433 people living in Bringelly.

• Most people (71.0%) were born in Australia.
• About 65.4% of people spoke only English at home.
• Other languages spoken included Arabic (6.3%) and Italian (4.7%).
• For religion, the most common choices were Catholic (44.8%), No Religion (15.3%), and Anglican (10.1%).

Important Heritage Sites

Bringelly has some places that are protected because of their history:

• 30 The Retreat: Kelvin

Well-Known People from Bringelly's Past

• Bold Jack Donahue (1806–1830): An Australian bushranger.
• Thomas Laycock (1786–1823): An English soldier, explorer, and businessman.
• D'Arcy Wentworth (1762–1827): A main surgeon in New South Wales.

Shopping in Bringelly

You can find a two-story shopping centre in Bringelly called Bringelly Village Shopping Centre.

Getting Around Bringelly

Bringelly has good road connections. You can easily get to Penrith and Camden using The Northern Road. You can also reach Liverpool and the M5 Motorway via Bringelly Road.

For public transport, there are bus routes 855 and 856. These buses are run by Transit Systems and connect Bringelly to Liverpool. They pass through places like Rossmore, Austral, Hoxton Park, and Cartwright.