Hebersham, New South Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids HebershamSydney, New South Wales |
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LDS Church on Pringle Road
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| Population | 5,685 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2770 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 60 m (197 ft) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 47 km (29 mi) W of Sydney CBD | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Blacktown | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Mount Druitt | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Chifley | ||||||||||||||
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Hebersham is a friendly suburb located in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It's about 47 kilometres west of the main city centre of Sydney. Hebersham is part of the City of Blacktown, which is a local government area, and it's also part of the bigger Greater Western Sydney region.
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A Look Back in Time
Hebersham got its name to honor a special person named Reginald Heber. He was an Anglican Bishop from Calcutta (a city in India). His church area, called a diocese, included New South Wales back then.
In 1829, some people called the Trustees of the Clergy and Schools Lands had a plan. They wanted to build a village named Hebersham. This village was meant to be on the Western Highway, west of Eastern Creek. That village was never built. However, the name Hebersham was later used for the suburb we know today.
Who Lives in Hebersham?
According to a count of people in 2016, called the 2016 census, there were 5,685 people living in Hebersham.
Here's a quick look at the people who call Hebersham home:
- About 6.4% of the people were Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
- Most people, about 58.1%, were born in Australia.
- Other common birthplaces included the Philippines (4.7%), Fiji (4.3%), New Zealand (4.3%), Pakistan (2.2%), and England (1.9%).
Languages Spoken
When it comes to languages spoken at home:
- About 59.2% of people spoke only English.
- Other languages spoken included Hindi (4.4%), Arabic (4.1%), Samoan (3.6%), Urdu (3.5%), and Tagalog (3.3%).
Beliefs and Religions
People in Hebersham follow different religions or no religion at all:
- The most common religion was Catholic (26.7%).
- About 17.7% of people said they had no religion.
- Other common beliefs included Anglican (11.7%) and Islam (11.4%).
Learning in Hebersham
Hebersham has its own primary school. It is called Hebersham Public School. This school first opened its doors in 1972.
