Kingswood, New South Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids KingswoodSydney, New South Wales |
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| Population | 9,301 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 1,413.5/km2 (3,661/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Established | 1855 | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2747 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 53 m (174 ft) | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 6.58 km2 (2.5 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 52 km (32 mi) west of Sydney CBD | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Penrith | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Penrith, Londonderry | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Lindsay | ||||||||||||||
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Kingswood is a suburb located in western Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It is about 52 kilometres west of Sydney's main city area. Kingswood is part of the City of Penrith local government area. Be careful not to confuse it with Kingswood Park, a nearby suburb, as there are other places named Kingswood in New South Wales!
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History of Kingswood
Kingswood got its name from the family of Governor Philip Gidley King. His family owned a lot of land in this area. Back then, the land was covered in thick forests.
In 1881, this area was known as Crossroads. This was because of where the Great Western Highway and The Northern Road (now Parker Street) met. The name officially changed to Kingswood on August 2, 1887. A post office called Cross Roads West opened in April 1887 and was also renamed Kingswood in August 1887.
The land was first used for farming. When the railway line came through in 1862, people started dividing the land into smaller blocks. However, the Kingswood train station didn't open until 1887.
People of Kingswood
Let's look at who lives in Kingswood! According to the 2016 census, there were 9,301 people living here.
- About 4.3% of the people were Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
- Most people, about 64.5%, were born in Australia. Other common birthplaces included India (5.0%), England (3.0%), and New Zealand (2.1%).
- About 69.7% of people spoke only English at home. Other languages spoken included Punjabi, Malayalam, and Mandarin.
- The average age of people in Kingswood was 34 years old. This is a bit younger than the average age for all of Australia.
Getting Around Kingswood
Kingswood has its own train station, Kingswood Railway Station. It is on the Main Western railway line, which makes it easy to travel to other parts of Sydney.
Schools in Kingswood
Kingswood has several schools for different age groups.
Public Schools
- Kingswood Public School (for primary students)
- Kingswood South Public School (for primary students)
- Kingswood High School (for high school students)
Catholic Schools
- St. Josephs Primary School
Private Schools
- St Dominics College, run by the Christian Brothers.
Higher Education in Kingswood
Kingswood is also home to places where students can continue their education after high school.
- The Western Sydney University's Penrith campus is partly in Kingswood and partly in Werrington. You can get to the university from both Werrington and Kingswood train stations.
- The Nepean College of TAFE also has a campus in Kingswood. TAFE colleges offer practical, job-focused training.
- The Institute of Applied Technology is a new place for learning. It is a partnership between TAFE, Western Sydney University, and other groups.
How Kingswood is Governed
Kingswood is part of different government areas. These governments help make decisions and provide services for the community.
Local Government
At the local level, Kingswood is part of the Penrith City Council. The suburb is divided into three different areas, called wards, for local elections. The council looks after things like local roads, parks, and rubbish collection.
State Government
For state government, Kingswood is part of the Electoral district of Penrith. This area is represented by a member of the Liberal Party in the New South Wales Parliament. The state government handles things like schools, hospitals, and major roads.
Federal Government
At the federal level, Kingswood is part of the Division of Lindsay. This area is represented by a member of the Liberal Party in the Australian Parliament. The federal government deals with national issues like taxes, defense, and immigration.
Churches in Kingswood
St Philip's Anglican Church Kingswood is an important historical building in Kingswood. In 1897, some land was given to the people of Kingswood to build a church and a cemetery. The church was finished in 1898. It was officially opened in 1898, but it wasn't formally blessed until 1959. A new hall for Sunday school was built in 1958, but it is no longer there.
