Leppington facts for kids
Quick facts for kids LeppingtonSydney, New South Wales |
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Leppington station from car park
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| Population | 3,498 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Established | 1914 | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2179 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 87 m (285 ft) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 52 km (32 mi) south-west of Sydney CBD | ||||||||||||||
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| State electorate(s) | Leppington | ||||||||||||||
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Leppington is a suburb located in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It sits about 52 kilometres south-west of the main city centre of Sydney. This area is managed by two local councils: the City of Liverpool and Camden Council.
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History of Leppington
Early Beginnings and Naming
The land where Leppington is today was originally home to the Darug people. They were the first inhabitants of this area.
Later, in 1821, a large piece of land was given to a man named William Cordeaux. He called his property Leppington Park. Cordeaux built a big two-storey house there. He also used workers to help him farm the land. Sadly, the house burned down in the 1940s. Some of its bricks were later used to build Leppington Public School.
How Leppington Got Its Name
The suburb almost had a different name: Raby. The very first land grant in this area was given to Alexander Riley in 1810. He named his property Raby.
In 1914, this Raby property was divided into smaller pieces. A school was built in 1923 and was called Raby Public School. The Leppington Post Office opened a year later, on 12 February 1924.
In 1955, the school's name changed to Leppington Public School. This might have been because they used bricks from William Cordeaux's old Leppington mansion. Since then, the area has been known as Leppington. Interestingly, a road called Raby Road, which connected the old Raby property to Campbelltown, later gave its name to the modern suburb of Raby.
In 2004, Leppington was chosen as a key area for growth in Sydney's south-west. This meant it would see a lot of new homes and developments.
Leppington's Population
Who Lives in Leppington?
According to the 2016 census, Leppington had a population of 3,498 people. This means nearly 3,500 people lived there at that time.
Most people, about 60.2%, were born in Australia. Other countries where people were born included China (3.3%), Italy (3.0%), and India (2.9%).
Languages Spoken at Home
English was the main language spoken at home for 53.7% of residents. Many other languages are also spoken in Leppington. These include Arabic (6.8%), Cantonese (5.1%), and Italian (4.7%). This shows Leppington is a diverse community.
Religious Beliefs
When it came to religion, the most common responses were Catholic (36.3%), No Religion (15.0%), and Anglican (10.5%).
Getting Around Leppington
Road Connections
Camden Valley Way is an important road in Leppington. It connects the suburb to nearby towns like Camden and Liverpool.
It also links to the Westlink M7, which is a toll road. This road helps people travel quickly to the Sydney city centre and other parts of greater Sydney.
Train Services
Leppington has its own train station, Leppington railway station. It is part of the South West Rail Link. This train line offers regular direct services to the Sydney city centre, going through Strathfield.
Construction on the train line started in mid-2010. The station officially opened on 8 February 2015. You can find more details about local bus services at Leppington railway station.
