Glenfield, New South Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids GlenfieldSydney, New South Wales |
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Glenfield Panorama
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| Population | 9,633 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Established | 1881 | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2167 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 36 km (22 mi) SW of Sydney | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Campbelltown | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Macquarie Fields | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Werriwa | ||||||||||||||
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Glenfield is a suburb of Sydney, located in the state of New South Wales, Australia. It is about 36 kilometres south-west of the main city area of Sydney. Glenfield is part of the City of Campbelltown and the wider Macarthur region.
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History
Glenfield got its name from a property started by an early explorer and surgeon named Charles Throsby. He named his property after his hometown, Glenfield in England. Many streets in the suburb also have names linked to places in Britain, like Canterbury Road and Cambridge Avenue.
The name "Glenfield" was first used when the railway station was built in 1869. However, a village didn't really start to grow until 1881. That's when the first land was sold for homes. A public school opened in a tent in 1882, and a local post office started in 1899. Hurlstone Agricultural High School also moved to Glenfield in the 1920s. But the suburb truly grew bigger in the 1950s and 1960s.
Unusual Event of 1968
In 1968, Glenfield became known for an unusual event. It involved a situation that ended in a very strange way, with the head of the NSW Police, Norm Allen, even being a witness at a wedding! This event was later made into a movie called Mr Reliable.
Climate
| Climate data for Glenfield (Macquarie) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 41.0 (105.8) |
41.1 (106.0) |
41.1 (106.0) |
35.3 (95.5) |
29.7 (85.5) |
24.4 (75.9) |
25.6 (78.1) |
28.3 (82.9) |
35.6 (96.1) |
36.7 (98.1) |
39.2 (102.6) |
41.0 (105.8) |
41.1 (106.0) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 27.9 (82.2) |
27.9 (82.2) |
26.6 (79.9) |
24.5 (76.1) |
20.7 (69.3) |
18.0 (64.4) |
17.7 (63.9) |
18.7 (65.7) |
21.2 (70.2) |
23.6 (74.5) |
25.6 (78.1) |
27.6 (81.7) |
23.3 (73.9) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 16.4 (61.5) |
16.8 (62.2) |
15.3 (59.5) |
11.2 (52.2) |
7.6 (45.7) |
5.5 (41.9) |
3.1 (37.6) |
4.7 (40.5) |
6.9 (44.4) |
10.5 (50.9) |
12.1 (53.8) |
15.0 (59.0) |
10.4 (50.7) |
| Record low °C (°F) | 8.3 (46.9) |
9.4 (48.9) |
3.3 (37.9) |
3.1 (37.6) |
−0.6 (30.9) |
−2.2 (28.0) |
−4.7 (23.5) |
−1.9 (28.6) |
−0.3 (31.5) |
0.6 (33.1) |
2.8 (37.0) |
6.7 (44.1) |
−4.7 (23.5) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 80.5 (3.17) |
78.9 (3.11) |
95.5 (3.76) |
62.2 (2.45) |
67.2 (2.65) |
80.0 (3.15) |
59.3 (2.33) |
51.1 (2.01) |
40.1 (1.58) |
56.6 (2.23) |
61.4 (2.42) |
61.9 (2.44) |
795.7 (31.33) |
| Average precipitation days | 7.7 | 8.4 | 8.4 | 7.1 | 6.9 | 7.7 | 6.1 | 7.0 | 6.8 | 7.6 | 7.5 | 7.3 | 88.5 |
Population and People
The 2016 census showed that 9,633 people lived in Glenfield. A lot of families with children live here, making up about 56.3% of the population.
About 45.1% of people were born in Australia. Other countries where people were born include India (9.1%), Bangladesh (4.3%), the Philippines (3.8%), China (3.3%), and Fiji (2.9%).
When it comes to languages, 41.9% of people spoke only English at home. Other languages spoken include Bengali (5.9%), Hindi (5.1%), Mandarin (3.6%), Arabic (3.2%), and Malayalam (2.7%).
The most common religions reported were Catholic (21.4%), Hinduism (12.2%), and Islam (10.8%). Most homes in Glenfield are separate houses (70.4%), but there are also many townhouses (28.0%).
Housing and Homes
In the north-western part of Glenfield, new housing areas have been built. These areas are called Panorama, Vista at Panorama, Glenfield Circuit, and Parkside Glenfield. They offer different types of homes, including duplexes (two homes joined together) and freestanding houses.
The Panorama and Vista at Panorama areas are "community titled." This means residents share ownership of common areas and facilities. These facilities include a swimming pool, tennis courts, security patrols, and barbecue areas. Companies also organize community events like family fun days and Christmas parties to help neighbours get to know each other.
Getting Around (Transport)
Glenfield railway station is a very important train station for South-West Sydney. It's where several train lines meet: the East Hills railway line, the South West Rail Link, and the Main Southern railway line.
The station recently had a big upgrade. This included building a new overhead walkway, a multi-storey car park, and a fourth train platform. A new train line to Leppington opened in 2015, which means trains now come to Glenfield from all directions: north, south, east, and west.
For driving, the M5 South Western Motorway and Hume Highway are right next to Glenfield's western border. The Westlink M7 motorway is also very close by.
Schools in Glenfield
Glenfield has several schools for students of different ages and needs:
- Ajuga School – This school is for students from Kindergarten to Year 12 who have experienced complex trauma or have autism spectrum disorder.
- Campbell House School – This school helps students from Year 7 onwards with behavioural needs.
- Glenfield Park School – Another school for students who need support with behavioural needs.
- Glenfield Public School
- Glenwood Public School
- Hurlstone Agricultural High School – This is a selective high school, meaning students need to pass a special test to get in. It focuses on agriculture.
Sports Grounds
Glenfield has several parks and grounds where people can play sports:
- Seddon Park – Mainly used for Cricket and Rugby league.
- Blinman Park – Mainly used for Cricket and Soccer.
- Kennett Park – Used for Baseball.
- Glenfield Tennis Courts – For playing tennis.
Notable People
- The band Human Nature – The members of this famous Australian vocal group went to Hurlstone Agricultural High School as students.
