Cattai, New South Wales facts for kids
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| Postcode(s) | 2756 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 27 m (89 ft) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 63 km (39 mi) north-west of Sydney CBD | ||||||||||||||
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| State electorate(s) | Hawkesbury | ||||||||||||||
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Cattai is a historic suburb in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It is about 44 kilometres north-west of central Sydney. It is also 30 kilometres north-west of Parramatta. Cattai is part of two local government areas: The Hills Shire and City of Hawkesbury.
The suburb is bordered by the Hawkesbury River to the north-west. Cattai Creek also runs through the area. Cattai is home to the Cattai Estate, which is a very old house. It is located inside Cattai National Park. This house was built between 1804 and 1821. It was built by Thomas Arndell, who was a magistrate. Cattai also has a historic public primary school. This school first opened in 1886. The land where Cattai is now was originally home to the Darug Indigenous Australians. They lived here long before European settlers arrived.
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History of Cattai
First Peoples of Cattai
The land of Cattai was originally home to the Darug people. They lived across a large part of Greater Western Sydney. Experts believe the Darug people lived in the Cattai area for over 20,000 years.
The name Cattai was once thought to be an Aboriginal word. Its meaning was not known. However, it was more likely named by Thomas Arndell. He was a surgeon and magistrate from the First Fleet. He built a home called 'Caddie'. This home is now known as Cattai Estate. It is located in Cattai National Park. The suburb of Cattai is probably a changed version of the name 'Caddie'.
European Settlement
European settlers began moving into the area in 1794. They came to help with food shortages in Sydney. The Darug people and the new settlers faced challenges over land use.
The Cattai Post Office opened on November 26, 1906. It closed many years later in 1994.
Cattai Public School was started in 1886. Arndell Anglican College was a private high school. It was first built in Cattai in 1990. However, it moved to its current location in Oakville, New South Wales in 1994.
Historic Places
Cattai has several places that are listed as historic sites. The most well-known is Cattai Estate. It is located on Wisemans Ferry Road.
About the People of Cattai
Population Numbers
In the 2016 Census, there were 790 people living in Cattai. The average age of people living there was 41 years old.
Culture and Languages
Most people in Cattai were born in Australia (85.0%). For religion, the most common choices were Anglican (28.0%) and Catholicism (24.5%). About 21.1% of people said they had no religion.
Most people (91.1%) spoke only English at home. The second most common language spoken was Urdu (1.4%).
Wealth in Cattai
Cattai is a wealthy suburb in Sydney's growing north-west. The average weekly income for a household is A$2,318. This is much higher than the national average. In 2018, the average price for a house sold in Cattai was A$1.9 million. More than 30% of homes in Cattai have an income higher than A$3,000 per week.
Places to See in Cattai
Parks and Sights
- Thomas Arndell's Cottage
- Cattai National Park
- Mitchell Park
Schools and Learning
- Cattai Public School is an old rural school. It was founded in 1886. The school is located at 487 Cattai Road. It is known as a "happy and safe rural school." It "overlooks the Cattai Creek in a picturesque setting." The school has:
- Four classrooms with interactive whiteboards
- Computers, including a special computer room with internet access
- A school library
- An administration building
- An upgraded playground with soft rubber flooring
- A sports oval and large grassy areas
- Arndell Anglican College first opened in 1990 in Cattai. It later moved to Oakville, New South Wales. This school is part of the Anglican church.
Other Places
- Riverside Oaks Golf Resort
- Hawkesbury River
- Cattai Joinery
