Forest Lodge, New South Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Forest LodgeSydney, New South Wales |
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Pyrmont Bridge Road
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| Postcode(s) | 2037 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 22 m (72 ft) | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 0.3 km2 (0.1 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 4 km (2 mi) SW of Sydney CBD | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Sydney | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Balmain | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Sydney | ||||||||||||||
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Forest Lodge is a small suburb in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It's located about 4 kilometres south-west of the main city area, known as the Sydney CBD. Forest Lodge is part of the City of Sydney local council area.
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Where is Forest Lodge?
The heart of Forest Lodge is around Ross Street and St Johns Road. Here you can find a few cafes, bars, and antique shops. The area is popular with students. Many attend the nearby University of Sydney and UTS. Forest Lodge is often seen as a quieter place compared to its neighbour, Glebe. Most of the homes here are in the Victorian style. Many have been turned into apartments.
Learning in Forest Lodge
Forest Lodge Public School is located at the corner of Pyrmont Bridge Road and Ross Street. You can also find parts of the University of Sydney here. These include the Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies and the Medical Foundation.
Exploring Forest Lodge: Landmarks and Parks
Some important historical spots in Forest Lodge include the Forest Lodge Public School and the Chapman Steps. The Glebe Town Hall is also very close by, just over the eastern border in Glebe.
Lew Hoad Reserve: A Tennis Legend's Park
At the corner of Wigram Road and Minogue Crescent, you'll find the Lew Hoad Reserve. This small park is named after a famous Australian tennis player, Lew Hoad. He was born in 1934 and grew up nearby at 43 Wigram Road. Lew Hoad learned to play tennis in this area. From age nine, he visited the Police Boy's Club daily. There, he took part in many sports like boxing, wrestling, and cricket.
Lew Hoad became a world-famous tennis star. He helped Australia win the Davis Cup four times between 1952 and 1956. He also won the Wimbledon tennis tournament twice. In 1956, he was the world's number one tennis player. The reserve was named in his honour in 1965.
The Forest Lodge Hotel
The Forest Lodge Hotel, often called 'The Flodge', is a popular place. It's liked by students and families. This hotel has won awards from TimeOut magazine for being a great pub. It won in 2015 and 2016, and was nominated again in 2017.
A Look Back: Forest Lodge's History
Forest Lodge got its name from a house built in 1836. A man named Ambrose Foss built this house. It stood where 208-210 Bridge Road is today. The house was taken down in 1912.
Who Lives in Forest Lodge?
According to the 2021 census, the population of Forest Lodge was 4,965 people.
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Pyrmont Bridge Road, Forest Lodge
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Ross Street
