Dharruk, New South Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids DharrukSydney, New South Wales |
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West Tradies club in Dharruk
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| Population | 2,774 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2770 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 52 m (171 ft) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 46 km (29 mi) west of Sydney CBD | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Blacktown | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Mount Druitt | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Chifley | ||||||||||||||
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Dharruk is a suburb in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It's about 46 kilometres (28 miles) west of the main city centre of Sydney. Dharruk is part of the City of Blacktown area, which is in the Greater Western Sydney region.
Dharruk is mostly a place where people live. There aren't many factories or big shops here. The main activities are education, with schools like Chifley College's Mount Druitt campus and Dawson Public School. The edges of Dharruk are marked by Carlisle Avenue to the east, Popondetta Road to the west, Jersey Road to the north, and Woodstock Avenue to the south.
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History of Dharruk
The name Dharruk comes from the Darug people. They are an Aboriginal tribe who have a long history in the area west of Sydney.
Who Lives in Dharruk?
According to the 2016 census, 2,774 people lived in Dharruk.
- About 5.1% of the people were Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander.
- Most people (61.5%) were born in Australia. The next largest group came from New Zealand (3.9%).
- About 60.1% of people spoke only English at home. Other languages spoken included Arabic (7.6%) and Samoan (3.9%).
- For religion, the most common choices were Catholic (28.1%), No Religion (17.1%), Anglican (13.5%), and Islam (10.3%).
Homes in Dharruk
Most homes in Dharruk are single houses, not apartments. They were built between the late 1960s and mid-1970s. Some of these homes were originally built by the NSW Housing Commission, especially in the north-eastern part of the suburb. Over time, many of these government-owned homes have been sold to private owners.
The 2016 census showed that about 30% of homes in Dharruk were rented. Around 65% were owned by the people living in them, either fully or with a home loan.
Shopping and Services
Dharruk itself doesn't have many big shops. However, nearby suburbs like Emerton, Plumpton, and Mount Druitt are very close. These places offer many supermarkets, banks, and department stores for residents.
Schools in Dharruk
Chifley College has its Mount Druitt campus located right here in Dharruk. This school used to be called Mount Druitt High School and opened in 1969. It was renamed after Ben Chifley, who was the Prime Minister of Australia from 1945 to 1949. Close by is Dawson Public School, which started in 1972.
