Gregory Hills facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Gregory HillsSydney, New South Wales |
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| Population | 9,142 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2557 | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 58 km (36 mi) from Sydney CBD | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Camden Council | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Camden | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Macarthur | ||||||||||||||
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Gregory Hills is a modern suburb located in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It's part of the Camden Council area. This suburb was officially named on August 1, 2008. Its name comes from the hilly land around it and an old chapel called St Gregory's Chapel.
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Shopping and Business
Gregory Hills has great places to shop and work. The Gregory Hills Town Centre is a popular spot. It has two big supermarkets, Woolworths and Aldi. You can also find over 30 other shops there. These shops offer services, groceries, and many different restaurants.
There are also more shops along Gregory Hills Drive. This area is known as the 'Home Centre'. For jobs, the Central Hills Business Park is a big area for businesses. It's becoming a busy place for work. This business park helps create many local jobs. It is expected to be the largest private employer in the Camden area.
Healthcare Facilities
Gregory Hills has many modern healthcare places. These facilities help people stay healthy.
Medical Centres
- The SOMA wellness precinct offers many medical services.
- Our Medical Gregory Hills also provides healthcare. It is located on Village Circuit.
Hospitals
- The The George Centre is a private hospital. It is on Gregory Hills Drive. This hospital helps both adults and children. It offers services for day surgeries and short stays.
- A new, very large private hospital is being built. It will be called Gregory Hills Private Hospital. This hospital will have 473 beds. It is planned to be the biggest private hospital in the state.
Education
Gregory Hills has several schools and learning centres. These places help children of all ages learn and grow.
Primary and Secondary Schools
- [Gregory Hills Public School] is a public primary school. It is located on Long Reef Circuit.
- [St Gregory's College] Campbelltown is a well-known school. It also has a junior school section.
Early Learning Centres
- [Great Beginnings] is a centre for young children. It is located on Village Circuit.
- [Exceed Early Education and Care] is another early learning centre.
Population Information
The suburb of Gregory Hills is home to many people. According to the 2021 census data, there were 9,142 people living here.
Diversity in Gregory Hills
- About 2.0% of the people are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander.
- Most people (65.1%) were born in Australia.
- Other common birthplaces include India (3.9%) and the Philippines (2.6%).
- English is the main language spoken at home (59.3%).
- Other languages spoken include Arabic (4.3%), Hindi (3.0%), and Spanish (2.3%).
Religious Beliefs
- The most common religion is Catholic (30.7%).
- Many people (21.2%) reported having no religion.
- Islam is followed by 8.2% of the population.
