Kentlyn, New South Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids KentlynSydney, New South Wales |
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Aerial view (looking west) of Kentlyn, Ruse and Campbelltown.
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| Population | 740 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Established | 1933 | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2560 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 153 m (502 ft) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 58 km (36 mi) south-west of Sydney CBD | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Campbelltown | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Macquarie Fields | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Macarthur | ||||||||||||||
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Kentlyn is a suburb located in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It's about 58 kilometres south-west of the main city area, known as the Sydney CBD. Kentlyn is part of the City of Campbelltown and is found in the Macarthur region.
History of Kentlyn
Kentlyn was originally the home of the Tharawal people. These Aboriginal people may have lived in the area for thousands of years. In the early 1800s, not many people lived here. But by the 1890s, farmers started to settle on the land.
The area became known as the Kent Farms. In 1933, it was officially named Kent Lyn. Later, this name changed slightly to Kentlyn, which is what we call it today.
During the 1930s, there was a very tough time called the Great Depression. Many families lost their homes and jobs. Kentlyn became a place where some of these families built simple shelters. It was a bit like a temporary village for people needing a place to stay. A post office was open in Kentlyn from 1936 to 1938.
In the 1970s, many parts of Campbelltown were being developed. However, the local council decided to protect Kentlyn's natural feel. They made sure that new homes could only be built on large blocks of land, at least 5 acres (about 20,000 square metres) in size. This helped keep Kentlyn a spacious and green area. Today, Kentlyn is known as one of the more desirable places to live in Campbelltown.
Heritage Sites in Kentlyn
Kentlyn has some special places that are protected because of their history. These are called heritage-listed sites.
- Darling Avenue: Bull Cave
People of Kentlyn
In the 2016 census, 740 people lived in Kentlyn. Most people, about 76%, were born in Australia. Also, about 77% of people spoke only English at home.
When it came to religion, the most common choices were Catholic (28.9%), Anglican (19.0%), and No Religion (15.9%).
The average age of people in Kentlyn was 40 years old. Children aged 0 to 14 made up almost 20% of the population. People aged 65 and over made up about 23% of the population.
The average weekly income for households in Kentlyn was $2,050. This was higher than the national average of $1,438. All 207 homes in Kentlyn were detached houses. This means there were no apartment buildings or townhouses in the suburb.
