Kellyville, New South Wales facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Kellyville Sydney, New South Wales
Low-density residential housing adjacent to Kellyville Shopping Plaza
Postcode(s)	2155
Elevation	67 m (220 ft)
Area	27 km2 (10.4 sq mi)
Location	36 km (22 mi) north-west of Sydney CBD
LGA(s)	The Hills Shire
State electorate(s)	Kellyville
Federal Division(s)	Mitchell
Suburbs around Kellyville: Kellyville Ridge North Kellyville Beaumont Hills Glenhaven Stanhope Gardens Kellyville Castle Hill Glenwood Bella Vista Norwest

Kellyville is a suburb located in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It is about 36 kilometres north-west of the main city centre. Kellyville is part of an area called the Hills District.

History of Kellyville

Bus outside Kellyville Post Office in the 1930s

Kellyville gets its name from Hugh Kelly. He owned a lot of land here a long time ago. Hugh Kelly also owned a hotel called the Bird-In-Hand.

Before it was called Kellyville, this area had other names like 'There and Nowhere' and 'Irish Town'. This was because many families named Kelly lived here.

One of the oldest buildings was the White Hart Inn. It was built in the 1820s and was a popular place for travellers to stay. The foundations of this old inn can still be seen today.

The Kellyville Post Office opened in 1889. The original building is still there, but it is now used for a car rental business.

Over the years, some parts of Kellyville have become their own suburbs. For example, Beaumont Hills became a separate suburb in 2002. Kellyville Ridge and North Kellyville also became separate suburbs later on.

Kellyville Public School is a very old school, started in 1873. For most of the 1900s, Kellyville was mostly farmland. But since the 1960s, more and more homes have been built. Places like Kellyville Plaza have helped the area grow.

Shopping and Services

Kellyville has several places where you can shop and find services.

Shopping Centres

• Kellyville Village (formerly Kellyville Plaza) is on Wrights Road. It has a Coles supermarket and many other shops. It opened in 2003.
• A Woolworths supermarket is located next to Kellyville Village.
• North Kellyville Square is in the northern part of the suburb. It also has a Woolworths and other shops.
• Kellyville Grove Shopping Centre opened in 2023 in the south of Kellyville. It has another Woolworths and other stores.

You can also find various shops along Windsor Road in an area known as 'The Village'.

Homes and Neighbourhoods

Kellyville has many different types of homes. You can find older houses, modern homes, and even some areas that feel a bit like the countryside. There are also townhouses and large, fancy houses near creeks and bushland.

Housing Estates

• Duncraig Estate (Cattai Creek Drive) is known for its leafy streets and different house styles. The land sizes for homes here are usually between 450 and 2000 square metres.
• Highlands Estate (Wellgate Avenue) is a fancy neighbourhood surrounded by natural bushland. Homes here are often on larger blocks, about 800 to 900 square metres.
• Elizabeth Macarthur Estate (Macquarie Avenue) is in the western part of Kellyville. It's easy to get to nearby shopping centres from here. Land sizes are usually between 450 and 600 square metres.
• New Homeworld Display Village (River Oak Circuit) is a very large area with many display homes. These homes are built to show people what they can buy. After being used as displays, the houses are sold to families. Land sizes are usually between 450 and 550 square metres.

Schools in Kellyville

Kellyville has many schools for students of all ages.

Primary and Secondary Schools

• Kellyville Public School (Primary)
• Sherwood Ridge Public School (Primary)
• St Angela's Primary School (Catholic Primary)
• Our Lady of the Rosary Primary School (Catholic Primary)
• Kellyville High School (Secondary)
• William Clarke College (Private school for Kindergarten to Year 12)
• Beaumont Hills Primary School (Primary)
• Australian International Academy (AIA) (Kindergarten to Year 12)

Special Needs Schools

• Tallowood School is for students with disabilities aged 4 to 18.

Getting Around Kellyville

Roads

Windsor Road is a very important road that connects Kellyville to Parramatta and Windsor. This road was made wider in 2006, which helped traffic flow much better.

Green Road also helps connect Kellyville to the Victoria Avenue area in Castle Hill. This area has many shops and businesses.

Buses and Trains

Getting to Parramatta by bus is easier now because of the North-West T-Way. This is a special road just for buses.

The Metro North West Line is a train line that connects the Hills District to Chatswood. This train line opened in 2019 and makes travel much faster.

Sports and Fun

Kellyville has great places for sports and recreation.

Sporting Facilities

• Bernie Mullane Sporting Complex is a big sports centre. It opened in 2003 and has indoor gyms, tennis courts, soccer fields, and cricket grounds. You can do many different sports and activities here.

Other Parks and Reserves

• Caddies Creek Reserve
• Commercial Road Netball Reserve
• Kellyville Memorial Park
• Macquarie Avenue Reserve
• The Hills Centenary Park

Nearby, you can also find Castle Hill Country Club and Fred Caterson Reserve in Castle Hill. Fred Caterson Reserve is a large bushland area with walking tracks, a BMX track, and other sports fields.

People of Kellyville

In the 2016 census, Kellyville had 27,971 people living there. The people in Kellyville are generally younger than the average for Australia. The average age was 35 years old.

Most residents (61%) were born in Australia. Other common birthplaces included India, China, England, South Africa, and the Philippines.

Most people (64.3%) spoke only English at home. Other languages spoken included Mandarin, Cantonese, Hindi, Arabic, and Persian.

The most common religions were Catholic, No Religion, and Anglican.

Challenges in Kellyville

Environmental Impact of Homes

Some people have concerns about the newer homes in Kellyville. Many new houses are very large and built close together. This means there is less space between homes and smaller backyards. This can affect the environment because more energy is needed for heating and cooling, and there are fewer natural areas.

Public Transport

In the past, public transport in Kellyville was not very good. Buses were often slow and didn't come very often. This meant people had to drive or deal with crowded buses. However, transport has greatly improved since the Sydney Metro North West line opened in 2019.