Glenhaven, New South Wales facts for kids

Glenhaven is a friendly suburb located in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It's about 32 kilometres northwest of the main city centre. This area is part of the Hills District and is managed by two local councils: The Hills Shire and Hornsby Shire. It's a great place with a mix of quiet streets and easy access to bigger towns.

Glenhaven's Story: How It Got Its Name

The area was first known as Sandhurst. You can still find Sandhurst as a major street in Glenhaven today. However, there was a problem with mail delivery. This was because another suburb in Melbourne had the same name.

To fix this, people held a meeting to choose a new name. They wanted a name that showed the area's valley shape. The top part of the valley was called "The Glen." The lower part was known as "The Haven." Putting these together gave us the name Glenhaven!

Glenhaven is also located along the historic Great North Road. This old road used to connect Parramatta with the Hunter Valley. One of the first settlers, John Evans, used a bullock team to move timber. The path he used became known as Evans Road. The area was once full of beautiful wild flowers. These included waratahs, Christmas bush, and many types of orchids.

The Sandhurst Post Office opened on July 11, 1892. It was renamed Glenhaven on January 1, 1893. This post office later closed in 1972.

Getting Around Glenhaven

Getting around Glenhaven is easy with several bus routes and a nearby train line.

• Bus Route 603 travels between Rouse Hill Town Centre and Parramatta. It passes through Castle Hill and serves most of Glenhaven.
• Bus Routes 637 and 638 go to Castle Hill. These routes cover the eastern part of the suburb.
• The 652X bus service goes to the Sydney CBD. It runs during busy morning and afternoon times.

The Metro train line is also nearby. The closest station is Hills Showground. This line connects Chatswood to Tallawong.

Who Lives in Glenhaven?

According to the 2011 census, about 6,101 people lived in Glenhaven. Here are some interesting facts about them:

• Almost half the residents are male (49.1%). Slightly more are female (50.7%).
• The average age of people in Glenhaven is 42 years old. This is a bit older than the average age for all of Australia, which is 37 years.
• Most residents (76.3%) were born in Australia. Other common birthplaces include England (5.7%), South Africa (2.0%), and New Zealand (1.8%).

Famous Faces from Glenhaven

Glenhaven has been home to some well-known Australians!

• John Marks is a former Australian tennis player.
• Delta Goodrem is a famous singer and actress.
• Dieter Brummer was a well-known actor.
• Brian Houston is a pastor.
• Nathan Hindmarsh is a popular rugby league player.