Lansvale, New South Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids LansvaleSydney, New South Wales |
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| Population | 2,570 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 886/km2 (2,290/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2166 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 2.9 km2 (1.1 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 28 km (17 mi) south-west of Sydney CBD | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Fairfield | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Cabramatta | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Blaxland | ||||||||||||||
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Lansvale is a suburb located in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It is about 28 kilometers southwest of the main city area, known as the Sydney central business district. Lansvale is part of the City of Fairfield local government area and is found in the South-western Sydney region.
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History of Lansvale
Lansvale got its name by combining parts of two nearby suburbs: Lansdowne and Canley Vale. In the early 1900s, this area was a very popular spot for fun activities.
Fun Parks and Early Rugby League
Places like Latty's Pleasure Grounds, the Butterfly Hall, Hollywood Park, and the Lansdowne Reserve were popular amusement spots. They were located near the river and lakes. These amusement parks faced difficulties during the Great Depression, a time when many people lost their jobs and money. Eventually, the local council bought the land to create public parks.
Did you know that the very first trial games of Rugby League football in Australia happened in Lansvale? This was in early 1908, at Latty's Pleasure Grounds. These games took place before the official competitions started closer to the city.
Suburb Growth and Landmarks
Lansvale really started to grow in the 1950s. At this time, areas around Bankstown began to form their own identities. One well-known housing area is called River Heights. Here, houses were built with modern designs and fancy finishes.
A famous landmark in Lansvale is Lansdowne Bridge. This bridge was built from sandstone between 1834 and 1836. It was designed by David Lennox. The bridge is important because of its history and design.
Another interesting place from the past was Magic Kingdom. This was an amusement park that operated in Lansvale from the 1970s to the 1990s, offering fun for many years.
Heritage-Listed Sites
Lansvale has some places that are important because of their history. These are called heritage-listed sites.
- Hume Highway: Lansdowne Bridge is one of these special sites.
People of Lansvale
According to a count done in 2016 (the 2016 census), Lansvale had 2,570 people living there. The average age of people in Lansvale was 39 years old.
Where People Come From
About half of the people (49.2%) living in Lansvale were born in Australia. Many others came from different countries. The most common countries of birth were Vietnam (21.4%), New Zealand (1.9%), China (1.9%), Cambodia (1.8%), and Lebanon (1.6%).
Languages and Beliefs
Most people in Lansvale (62.0%) speak a language other than English at home. The most common languages spoken were Vietnamese (31.1%), Arabic (7.0%), Cantonese (3.9%), Khmer (2.0%), and Mandarin (1.8%).
When it comes to religion, the most common beliefs were Catholic (23.4%), Buddhism (21.5%), and No Religion (17.1%).
Homes in Lansvale
In 2016, there were 756 homes where people lived in Lansvale. Most of these homes (96.0%) were separate houses. A smaller number were semi-detached homes (2.2%) or apartments (0.7%).
About 38.7% of these homes were owned completely by the people living in them. Another 35.9% were owned with a home loan. About 21.1% of the homes were rented.
