Lindfield, New South Wales facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lindfield Sydney, New South Wales
Waimea Road
Established	1815
Postcode(s)	2070
Elevation	106 m (348 ft)
Area	5.17 km2 (2.0 sq mi)
Location	13 km (8 mi) north-west of Sydney CBD
LGA(s)	Ku-ring-gai Council
State electorate(s)	Davidson Ku-ring-gai
Federal Division(s)	Bradfield
Suburbs around Lindfield: Killara Killara East Killara Macquarie Park Lindfield East Lindfield North Ryde Roseville Roseville Chase

Lindfield is a suburb located on the Upper North Shore of Sydney in New South Wales, Australia. It is about 13 kilometers north-west of the Sydney Central Business District. This area is part of the Ku-ring-gai Council. East Lindfield is a separate suburb nearby, but they share the same postcode.

Lindfield covers about 5.17 square kilometers. It is known for its homes built in the California bungalow and Federation styles. The suburb is also close to beautiful Australian bushland, including parts of Garigal National Park and Lane Cove National Park.

Lindfield's Past: A Brief History

Lindfield was originally the home of the Kuringgai Indigenous people. They lived on this land for thousands of years.

Europeans first came to the area around 1810. The government set up a camp here to gather timber, using convicts for the work. By the 1840s, people started growing fruit and farming in the area. More settlers began to arrive in the late 1800s.

The Lindfield railway station opened in 1890. A post office followed in 1895. As the railway made travel easier, land values went up. More professionals chose to live in Lindfield.

The name "Lindfield" means "a clearing in the lime forest." It came from a cottage built in 1884 by an early landowner, Francis List. He likely named his cottage after a town called Lindfield in England. When the railway came through, the name of his property was used for the station and the whole neighborhood. After World War II, the suburb grew a lot, with many new homes being built.

Historic Places in Lindfield

Lindfield has some places that are important for their history. One of these is the Tryon Road Uniting Church at 33 Tryon Road. It is listed as a heritage site.

Exploring Lindfield: Things to See

Lindfield has a nice, village-like feel. It's mostly a residential area with many well-preserved old houses. A popular spot is the Seven Little Australians Park. This bushland park got its name from a famous Australian children's book.

Getting Around and Community Facilities

Ku-ring-gai municipality

The Lindfield railway station is on the North Shore railway line. You can get to the Sydney central business district by train in about 30 minutes. The Pacific Highway is the main road that runs through Lindfield.

Lindfield has a small shopping area. It is located on both sides of the railway station, along the Pacific Highway and Lindfield Avenue. The old Commonwealth Bank building on the Pacific Highway is a good example of art deco style.

The Lindfield Library is part of the Ku-ring-gai Municipal Library Network. There are also two community halls: the East Lindfield Community Hall and the West Lindfield Community Hall. If you like sports, there are tennis courts at the Lindfield Community Centre and at Lindfield Park.

Places of Worship

Lindfield has several places of worship for different faiths. These include St Albans Anglican Church, Holy Family Catholic Church, Lindfield Uniting Church, and the North Shore Synagogue.

Schools in Lindfield

There are several schools in Lindfield for younger students. These include Lindfield Public School, Lindfield East Public School, Holy Family Catholic Primary School, and Masada College (for Kindergarten to Year 6). Newington College Preparatory School is also located here. Killara High School is nearby in the suburb of Killara.

The University of Technology Sydney used to have a campus on Eton Road. It was open from 1971 to 2015. After it closed, the site was renovated. In 2019, it reopened as The Lindfield Learning Village. This is a public school for students from Kindergarten to Year 12. It has an interesting and different approach to learning.

Shops and Businesses

Most of the shops and businesses in Lindfield are found along the Pacific Highway, in the Lindfield Shopping Village, and on Tryon Road. The Lindfield Arcade was taken down in 2016 to make way for new apartments.

Homes in Lindfield

Lindfield is known for its residential areas. You can find many beautiful homes here, often built in the Federation or California bungalow styles.

People of Lindfield

Strickland Avenue

Population Details

According to the 2021 census, Lindfield had a population of 10,943 people.

Famous People from Lindfield

Many well-known Australians have lived in Lindfield. Here are a few:

• Gordon Bray: A famous sports commentator.
• Iva Davies: The lead singer of the band Icehouse. He lived in Lindfield when he started the band.
• Nick Farr-Jones: A former captain of the Wallabies, Australia's national rugby union team.
• Peter Garrett: A former singer for the band Midnight Oil. He later became a politician.
• Billy Hughes: He was the 7th Prime Minister of Australia. He lived in Lindfield for many years.
• Stirling Mortlock: Another former captain of the Wallabies rugby team.
• Karl Stefanovic: A well-known TV presenter for shows like Today and 60 Minutes.