Kellyville Ridge, New South Wales facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Kellyville Ridge Sydney, New South Wales
Population	10,890 (2021 census)
Established	2002
Postcode(s)	2155
Elevation	74 m (243 ft)
Location	41 km (25 mi) north-west of Sydney CBD
LGA(s)	City of Blacktown
State electorate(s)	Riverstone
Federal Division(s)	Greenway
Suburbs around Kellyville Ridge: The Ponds Rouse Hill Rouse Hill The Ponds Kellyville Ridge Beaumont Hills Stanhope Gardens Stanhope Gardens Kellyville

Kellyville Ridge is a lively suburb in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It's about 41 kilometres north-west of the main city centre. This area is part of Greater Western Sydney and is managed by the City of Blacktown local council.

History of Kellyville Ridge

The name Kellyville Ridge comes from a natural high point, or ridge, in the northern part of the area. This ridge is a key geographical feature.

Many people believe that the Castle Hill Rebellion happened here. This event is also known as the Second Battle of Vinegar Hill. You can find roads and parks in Kellyville named after it. A special memorial was placed at Castlebrook Lawn Cemetery in 1988.

Kellyville Ridge used to be part of Kellyville. It became its own separate suburb in 2002. This happened when the area west of Windsor Road was given a new name.

Important Places: Heritage Listings

Kellyville Ridge has some places that are important for their history. These are called heritage-listed sites.

• Merriville House and Gardens is one of these special places.

People Living in Kellyville Ridge

In the 2021 Census, there were 10,890 people living in Kellyville Ridge. Most people, about 54%, were born in Australia.

Many people also came from other countries:

• India (13%)
• Philippines (3.6%)
• China (2.2%)
• Fiji (1.8%)
• England (1.7%)

About 52.8% of people spoke only English at home. Other languages spoken included Hindi, Punjabi, Mandarin, Gujarati, and Arabic. For religion, the most common choices were Catholic, No Religion, Hinduism, and Islam.

How Kellyville Ridge is Growing

Kellyville Ridge is one of the fastest-growing suburbs in Sydney. The population has been increasing quickly. In 2013–14, this area had the biggest growth in Sydney. The number of people living here grew by 9% in just 12 months.

Shopping and Services

Kellyville Ridge has great places for shopping and getting things you need.

The Ponds Shopping Centre

The Ponds Shopping Centre is the main place for shopping. It opened on May 30, 2015. You can find it on the western edge of the suburb. It has a Woolworths supermarket. There are also 25 other shops, cafes, and restaurants. Plus, it has a Medical and Dental Centre and a Priceline Pharmacy.

Other Nearby Shopping Centres

Stanhope Village Shopping Centre

Stanhope Village is another shopping centre close by. It has stores like Aldi, Coles, and Kmart. You can also find many other shops, services, fashion stores, and food places there.

For even more choices, Rouse Hill Town Centre is only 1 kilometre away. It has about 250 shops, including Coles, Woolworths, Target, Big W, and Reading Cinemas. If you want even bigger shopping trips, Castle Towers is 9 kilometres away, and Westpoint Blacktown is 10 kilometres away.

Schools in Kellyville Ridge

Kellyville Ridge has its own school:

• Kellyville Ridge Public School (a public primary school)

Children in Kellyville Ridge can also go to other public schools nearby:

• John Palmer Public School (a public primary school in The Ponds)
• The Ponds High School (a public high school in The Ponds)
• Rouse Hill High School (a public high school in Rouse Hill)

Getting Around Kellyville Ridge

Kellyville Ridge has many ways to travel, connecting it to Sydney and other areas.

Driving to Sydney City

You can drive to the Sydney city centre using the M2 and M7 motorways. The drive usually takes about 34 minutes.

Trains to Sydney City

Kellyville Ridge is close to two train stations:

• Schofields railway station (about 8 minutes drive)
• Quakers Hill railway station (about 10 minutes drive)

A train trip from these stations to Sydney city centre takes around 47 minutes. Both stations offer free all-day parking for commuters. The trains also stop at busy areas like Parramatta, Westmead, and Strathfield.

Buses to Sydney City

CDC NSW buses can take you to the Sydney city centre in about 1 hour. The 616X bus route goes through Kellyville Ridge.

Sydney Metro Train Service

The Sydney Metro Northwest train line opened on May 26, 2019. It provides frequent train services from Kellyville Ridge. You can reach the Sydney city centre in about 50 minutes using this line. This time will drop to 40 minutes when the next stage of the project is finished.

The metro line passes through many important places:

• Norwest Business Park
• Castle Hill
• Epping
• Macquarie Park and University
• North Ryde
• Chatswood
• North Sydney

Kellyville Ridge is in a great spot, surrounded by three metro stations:

• Tallawong
• Rouse Hill
• Kellyville

Both Tallawong and Kellyville stations have all-day parking. Buses connect Kellyville Ridge to these stations. CDC NSW routes 663 and Busways route 731 go to Rouse Hill metro station. CDC NSW routes 603, 632, and 651 connect to Kellyville station.

Buses to Other Areas

CDC NSW also provides bus services to:

• Parramatta (routes 603, 663, 665)
• Rouse Hill (routes 603, 632, 651, 663, 665)
• Epping (route 651)
• Pennant Hills (route 632)

Busways offers services to:

• Blacktown (routes 731, 735)
• Rouse Hill (routes 731, 735)

Fun Things to Do

Ettamogah Pub, Kellyville Ridge

The Ettamogah Pub is a famous place in Kellyville Ridge. It was renovated in 2014. This hotel won an award for being the Best Family Friendly Hotel in New South Wales. It's a great spot for families to visit.

Homes in Kellyville Ridge

Since 2002, Kellyville Ridge has seen many new homes built. New housing areas are developing quickly. There are also several apartment buildings on the southern side of the suburb, near Windsor Road.