Enmore, New South Wales facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Enmore Sydney, New South Wales
Victorian commercial building, Enmore and Edgeware Roads
• Density	8,405/km2 (21,770/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	2042
Elevation	38 m (125 ft)
Area	0.4 km2 (0.2 sq mi)
Location	5 km (3 mi) from CBD
LGA(s)	Inner West Council
State electorate(s)	Newtown
Federal Division(s)	Grayndler
Suburbs around Enmore: Stanmore Stanmore Newtown Petersham Enmore Newtown Marrickville Marrickville Newtown

The Art Deco style of the Enmore Theatre, Enmore Road

Enmore is a cool suburb in the Inner West area of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It's located about 5 kilometres (3.1 miles) south-west of the main city centre. Enmore is part of the Inner West Council local government area. Just like its neighbour Newtown, Enmore is famous for its beautiful buildings from the Victorian era. These buildings, especially in the shopping areas, show off the suburb's rich history and culture.

Enmore's Interesting History

Enmore got its name from Enmore House. This house was built in 1835 by Captain Sylvester Browne. He was a master mariner who worked for the British East India Company. This company was a powerful trading company from Britain.

Captain Browne named his house after a place in Guyana. That place was owned by a business friend of his. The name "Enmore" originally came from a village in Somerset, England.

Captain Browne's son became a famous Australian writer. He wrote several classic books, like Robbery Under Arms. He used the pen name Rolf Boldrewood.

A Snowy Day in Enmore's Past

In 1836, something very unusual happened in Enmore. It snowed! A weather observer named T. A. Browne wrote about it. He said that in 1836, people made snowballs in Enmore. They had fun playing in the snow like school kids usually do. This was quite rare for Sydney.

The Josephson Family and Enmore House

Enmore House was home to the Josephson family for many years. They lived there from 1842 until 1883. After the father, Josephson, passed away, his son Joshua Frey Josephson lived there.

Joshua Frey Josephson had a large family. He had four sons and nine daughters. One of his sons, Joshua Percy Josephson, even became the Mayor of Marrickville in 1901.

Today, five streets in Enmore are named after five of his daughters. These streets are Clara, Laura, Marian, Pearl, and Sarah.

Historic Homes in Enmore

There's a special house at 75 London Street. It's listed on the local heritage register. This means it's an important historical building. It was built around 1900. It's a great example of the Federation Queen Anne style. This style often has fancy details, and this house even has some Art Nouveau elements.

The Famous Enmore Theatre

Enmore is home to Sydney's oldest live theatre that is still running today. The Enmore Theatre was built in 1908. It's a beautiful building with a special heritage listing.

Many famous international bands and artists have performed here. Some of them include KISS, The Rolling Stones, Coldplay, Oasis, and Arctic Monkeys. It's a really popular spot for music and comedy shows.

Important Heritage Sites

Enmore has several places that are listed for their historical importance.

• 88 Enmore Road: This is where Stanmore House is located.

Shopping and Local Businesses

Enmore is mostly a place where people live. But it also has a lively shopping street called Enmore Road. This road branches off the more famous King Street in Newtown.

You can see the old Enmore Post Office on the corner of Enmore and Stanmore Roads. It was built in 1895. This building is also listed as a heritage site. It's a good example of the Federation Queen Anne style of architecture. A famous government architect named Walter Liberty Vernon designed it.

Schools in Enmore

The suburb has some great schools and learning centres.

• The Design Campus of the Sydney Institute is located here. It's built on the site of the old Enmore Boys High School.
• St. Pius' Primary Catholic School Enmore is also in Enmore. It's close to the Marrickville Metro shopping centre.

St Pius Catholic School

Enmore's Unique Culture

Enmore has a vibrant and diverse culture.

• The Enmore Theatre is a major hub for live music and comedy.
• Enmore is also known as a place where the goth subculture is popular in Sydney. You can find special shops related to this style here.

Who Lives in Enmore?

According to the 2016 census, there were 3,880 people living in Enmore.

• Most people (62.8%) were born in Australia. The next biggest group came from England (4.9%).
• About 71.3% of people spoke only English at home. Other languages included Greek (3.3%).
• Many people (52.4%) said they had no religion.
• A lot of people in Enmore work in Higher Education (5.6%).
• For homes, about 45.4% were semi-detached houses. These are houses joined to another house. About 34.1% were flats or apartments.
• A large number of people (50.2%) rent their homes. This is much higher than the national average for renting.

Famous People from Enmore

• Thomas Alexander Browne, also known as Rolf Boldrewood. He was the author of the famous book Robbery Under Arms.
• Sophie Wilde, an actress known for TV shows like Eden.
• George Beranger, an actor who appeared in films like The Bat.

Gallery

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  Heritage-listed former post office, Enmore Road

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  Heritage-listed home, London Street

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  Duke Hotel, Enmore Road