Chipping Norton, New South Wales facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Chipping Norton Sydney, New South Wales
Chipping Norton Lake
Population	9,412 (2021 census)
Postcode(s)	2170
Elevation	8 m (26 ft)
Location	27 km (17 mi) south-west of Sydney CBD
LGA(s)	City of Liverpool
State electorate(s)	Holsworthy
Federal Division(s)	Fowler
Suburbs around Chipping Norton: Warwick Farm Lansvale Wattle Grove Warwick Farm Chipping Norton Holsworthy Moorebank Hammondville Liverpool

Chipping Norton is a suburb located in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It is about 27 kilometres south-west of the main city centre. This area is part of the City of Liverpool and is found in the South Western Sydney region.

History of Chipping Norton

Aboriginal Culture in Chipping Norton

The land around Chipping Norton Lake has a rich history. Two main Aboriginal groups traditionally lived here. The Tharawal people lived on the southern side of the Georges River. The Darug people lived to the north and west of the river. These groups were the first caretakers of this land.

Early European Settlement

In the 1800s and early 1900s, Chipping Norton was mostly farmland. It got its name from an old English village. A man named William Alexander Long named it. He was born in Sydney in 1839. Long studied law in England and lived in Chipping Norton in Oxfordshire.

He later bought a lot of land here. His home was also called 'Chipping Norton'. He had a horse farm on his property. Many strong young horses were raised there. William Long passed away in 1915. In 1919, the government bought his land. They divided it into smaller farms. These farms were given to soldiers returning from the First World War.

Another important early settler was Thomas Moore. He was given land along the waterfront. This land is now part of a park. 'The Homestead' building in the park was built in the 1880s. A Post Office opened in Chipping Norton in 1920. It closed down in 1974.

Over time, farming became less common. The rich soil and sand were dug up for mining. After 20 years of mining, the riverbanks were damaged. They had dangerous pits and eroded areas. In 1977, the Chipping Norton Lakes Authority was created. Their job was to fix the area. They turned it into beautiful parkland for everyone to enjoy.

Important Places in Chipping Norton

Heritage-Listed Site

Chipping Norton has one special place listed for its history. This is called The Homestead. It is located on Charlton Avenue. It is an important part of the area's past.

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  The Homestead

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  The Homestead windmill

Who Lives in Chipping Norton?

In 2021, a count of people showed 9,412 people lived in Chipping Norton. Many different backgrounds make up the community. The most common ancestries were Australian, English, Lebanese, Vietnamese, and Italian.

Most people (62.6%) were born in Australia. Other common birthplaces included Vietnam, Lebanon, Italy, China, and Greece. About half of the people (52.9%) spoke only English at home. Other languages spoken include Arabic, Vietnamese, Greek, Italian, and Mandarin. For religion, many people were Catholic. Other common religions were No Religion, Islam, and Eastern Orthodox.

Fun Things to Do in Chipping Norton

Chipping Norton Lake and Lake Moore are great places for fun and relaxation. They have parks where you can play. There are also walkways for strolling or cycling. You can use the barbecues for picnics. The scenery around the lakes is very pretty. Many other parks are also found throughout the suburb.

Local Schools in Chipping Norton

Chipping Norton has four schools for students. These include Chipping Norton Public School and Newbridge Heights Public School. There is also Moorebank High School for older students. For Catholic education, there is St Joseph's Catholic School.