Kingsgrove facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Kingsgrove Sydney, New South Wales
Kingsgrove Road (south) c. 2005
Population	12,446 (2016 census)
Postcode(s)	2208
Elevation	28 m (92 ft)
Location	13 km (8 mi) SW of Sydney CBD
LGA(s)	Bayside Council Georges River Council City of Canterbury-Bankstown
State electorate(s)	Kogarah Canterbury
Federal Division(s)	Barton Watson
Suburbs around Kingsgrove: Roselands Belmore, Clemton Park Earlwood Beverly Hills Kingsgrove Bexley North Hurstville Hurstville Bexley

Kingsgrove is a suburb located in Southern Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It's about 13 kilometers (8 miles) south-west of the main Sydney city center. Kingsgrove is special because it's part of three different local councils: the City of Canterbury-Bankstown, Bayside Council, and Georges River Council.

History of Kingsgrove

Kingsgrove got its name from Governor Philip Gidley King. In 1804, Governor King gave 500 acres (about 2 square kilometers) of land to Hannah Laycock. She named her farm "King's Grove" to honor him. Later, this name was shortened to Kingsgrove. This land was roughly where Kingsgrove Road, Bexley Road, and William Street are today.

The first inn, or hotel, in the area was called the Man of Kent. It opened in 1850 on Kingsgrove Road. Later, in 1856, a man named Thomas Smithson started a tobacco factory nearby. He sold snuff and cigars in Sydney. His son, James, even made and sold wine from Smithson's Wine Bar, which is now the Bexley Golf Course. Kingsgrove really started to grow after its railway station opened in 1931.

Shopping and Businesses

Kingsgrove Road (east)

The main shopping area in Kingsgrove is found on Kingsgrove Road, just south of the railway station. You'll find many different shops and services here. There are places to eat, gift stores, cafes, and hair salons. You can also find professional services like banks and accountants.

Kingsgrove also has a large supermarket, a Bunnings Warehouse for home improvement, and several petrol stations. On the northern side of the railway line, there are more businesses and industrial areas. You can also find some shops along Stoney Creek Road and Canterbury Road. A small group of shops on Stoney Creek Road is known as the Kingsway area. The Kingsgrove RSL Club is located nearby on Brocklehurst Lane.

Getting Around Kingsgrove

Kingsgrove Road (west)

Kingsgrove has great connections for both cars and public transport.

For cars, the M5 Motorway has entry and exit ramps in Kingsgrove. This motorway helps you get to Sydney Airport and the Sydney city center easily. The M8 Motorway also connects to the M5 in Kingsgrove. Other important roads in the suburb include Moorefields Road and William Street.

The Kingsgrove railway station is part of the T8 Airport Line of the Sydney Trains network. This train line offers direct trips to both the Sydney city center and Sydney Airport.

Kingsgrove also has two bus depots. Many bus routes connect Kingsgrove to other suburbs. For example, routes 423 and 423X go to the Sydney city center, passing through Earlwood, Marrickville, and Newtown. Other bus routes connect to places like Campsie, Hurstville, Kogarah, Rockdale, and Roselands Shopping Centre. There's also a late-night bus service called NightRide (N20) that helps people travel when trains aren't running.

People of Kingsgrove

According to the 2021 Census, there were 12,881 people living in Kingsgrove. About 56.6% of these people were born in Australia. Other common birthplaces included China (7.9%), Greece (5.2%), Lebanon (2.5%), Vietnam (2.2%), and Italy (1.9%).

Many different backgrounds make up the community. The most common ancestries were Greek (20.3%), Chinese (19.1%), Australian (13.2%), English (10.7%), and Lebanese (8.2%).

While 40.8% of people spoke only English at home, many other languages are also spoken. These include Greek (15.3%), Cantonese (7.9%), Mandarin (6.8%), Arabic (6.8%), and Italian (2.9%). In terms of religion, the most common beliefs were Catholic (26.6%), Orthodox (22.6%), and no religion (20.1%).

Famous People from Kingsgrove

• Chris Cahill - a well-known footballer.
• Alex Perry - a famous fashion designer and TV personality.

Schools in Kingsgrove

Kingsgrove has several schools for students of different ages:

• Kingsgrove Public School
• Kingsgrove High School
• Kingsgrove North High School
• Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School
• Saint Ursula's College, Kingsgrove
• All Saints Grammar Secondary

Churches in Kingsgrove

Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Kingsgrove

Kingsgrove is home to various churches:

• Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church
• St Bede's Anglican Church (which serves both Beverly Hills and Kingsgrove)
• South West Evangelical Church (also known as St Thomas Anglican Church)
• St Davids Presbyterian Church
• Kingsgrove Christian Brethren Church
• Kingsgrove Chinese Christian & Missionary Alliance Church
• Kingsgrove Every Nation Christian Church Sydney South
• Kingsgrove Greek Evangelical (Free) Church

Parks and Fun Places

Kingsgrove has several parks where you can relax and enjoy the outdoors. These include:

• Beaumont Park
• Kingsgrove Avenue Reserve
• Smith Reserve
• Dowsett Park
• Butler Reserve
• Beverly Grove Reserve