Hassall Grove, New South Wales facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Hassall Grove Sydney, New South Wales
Hassall Grove Plaza
Hassall Grove Location in New South Wales
Population	4,505 (2016 census)
Postcode(s)	2761
Elevation	44 m (144 ft)
Location	46 km (29 mi) W of Sydney CBD
LGA(s)	City of Blacktown
State electorate(s)	Mount Druitt
Federal Division(s)	Chifley
Suburbs around Hassall Grove: Marsden Park Marsden Park Colebee Bidwill Hassall Grove Dean Park Hebersham Oakhurst Oakhurst

Hassall Grove is a suburb located in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It's about 46 kilometres west of the main city centre, known as the Sydney central business district. This area is part of the City of Blacktown local government area and is found within the larger Greater Western Sydney region.

The Story Behind Hassall Grove's Name

Hassall Grove is named after an important historical figure, Rowland Hassall (1768–1820). He was a minister for the Church of England and had strong connections to this area. Rowland also helped manage properties for other significant people of his time.

Rowland's father, Thomas Hassall (1794–1868), was also a very interesting person. He arrived in Australia with his family in 1798. Thomas was a clergyman, which means he worked for the church, and also managed farms. He even started Australia's very first Sunday school in 1813! Thomas married Anne, who was the daughter of another famous person, Reverend Samuel Marsden. Their sons, James Samuel and Rowland, were among the first students at The King's School in Parramatta.

Who Lives in Hassall Grove?

According to the 2016 census, there were 4,505 people living in Hassall Grove. It's a diverse and young community!

• First Peoples: About 3.1% of the people living here are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• Where People are From: Most residents, 58.4%, were born in Australia. However, many people have come from other countries, making Hassall Grove a multicultural place. The next most common birthplaces include the Philippines (9.2%), Fiji (3.1%), New Zealand (2.9%), and India (2.8%).
• Languages Spoken: While 55.8% of people speak only English at home, many other languages are also spoken. These include Arabic (7.4%), Tagalog (6.6%), Hindi (3.9%), and Urdu (2.4%).
• Religious Beliefs: The most common religion is Catholic (35.2%). Other beliefs include No Religion (14.0%), Anglican (10.5%), and Islam (8.0%).
• A Young Community: Hassall Grove has a notably young population. The average age of residents is 30 years old. A large part of the community, 24.3%, are children aged 0–14 years.