Glenorie, New South Wales facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Glenorie Sydney, New South Wales
Glenorie Location in Sydney
Population	3,792 (2021 census)
Postcode(s)	2157
Elevation	165 m (541 ft)
Location	44 km (27 mi) NW of Sydney CBD
LGA(s)	The Hills Shire Hornsby Shire
State electorate(s)	Hawkesbury
Federal Division(s)	Berowra
Suburbs around Glenorie: Maroota South Canoelands Forest Glen Cattai Maraylya Glenorie Fiddletown Arcadia Kenthurst Middle Dural Galston

Glenorie is a lovely rural suburb near Sydney, in New South Wales, Australia. It's about 44 kilometres north-west of Sydney's city centre. Glenorie is part of the beautiful Hills District. It falls under two local councils: The Hills Shire and Hornsby Shire.

Glenorie's History

First People of Glenorie

The first people to live in the Glenorie area were the Darug people. They were the traditional owners of most of what is now Greater Sydney. The Darug people lived in different family groups or clans. Sadly, after Europeans arrived, many of these groups became smaller. This means we don't have much information left about how they lived here.

European Settlement Begins

In 1802, Governor King set aside a large area of land that included Glenorie. Later, in 1816, Governor Macquarie said the area was open for new settlers.

Glenorie was located along the Great North Road. This road was built starting in 1825 by convicts. It connected Sydney to the rich farming lands of the Hunter Valley in the north. The Glenorie area was once part of a big land grant given to George Acres. It also included smaller grants for settlers named Hathaway and Saunders. At first, Glenorie was part of the larger Dural area. It was known as Upper or North Dural.

How Glenorie Got Its Name

In November 1893, the North Dural Progress Association decided to change the name of their settlement. They felt it was becoming a "little township" and needed a proper name. In December, after a lively discussion, they chose two names: 'Hazeldean' and 'Glendorie'.

They sent these names to the Postal Department. The postal authorities eventually picked 'Glenorie'. On October 1, 1894, the local post office officially became the Glenorie Post Office.

The exact meaning of the name Glenorie is still debated. Some local stories say it's an Aboriginal word meaning 'much water'. Other people believe it was named after a town in Scotland, but no one has found a matching place there.

Who Lives in Glenorie?

At the 2021 census, there were 3,792 people living in Glenorie. Most residents, 76.5%, were born in Australia. The next largest group, 4.1%, came from England.

About 79.0% of people spoke only English at home. Other languages spoken included Arabic (6.5%) and Italian (3.0%). The most common religions were Catholic (36.7%) and Anglican (14.6%). Many people also reported having no religion (28.1%).

Most homes in Glenorie are separate houses. The average monthly payment for a home loan was $3,000.

Shopping and Services

Glenorie has a country feel, but it's close to bigger suburbs. Places like Castle Hill and Hornsby offer all the services you might need.

The Glenorie RSL club is located in the main shopping area. Glenorie Village has shops, a popular bakery and cafe, and a new gym.

Schools in Glenorie

Glenorie Public School first opened its doors in 1888. Hillside Public School was established in 1926. For high school, local students usually attend Galston High School.

Famous People from Glenorie

• Jon English - a singer and actor who used to live here.
• Maggie Kirkpatrick - an actress who lives in Glenorie now.
• Adam Wilkinson - an Australian Entertainment Manager who discovered the band 5 Seconds of Summer. He used to live here.

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