Llandilo, New South Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids LlandiloSydney, New South Wales |
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| Population | 1,637 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 72.56/km2 (187.9/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2747 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 36 m (118 ft) | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 22.56 km2 (8.7 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 54 km (34 mi) west of Sydney CBD | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Penrith City Council | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Londonderry | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Lindsay | ||||||||||||||
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Llandilo is a suburb located in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It's about 54 kilometres north-west of the main city centre. Llandilo is part of the City of Penrith area. It's known for its quiet, semi-rural feel, nestled between two creeks. It's also part of the larger Greater Western Sydney region.
In 2019, a small part of southern Llandilo became part of the nearby suburb of Jordan Springs.
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Exploring Llandilo's Past
Llandilo gets its name from a town called Llandeilo in Wales.
First Peoples of Llandilo
Before European settlers arrived, the land now known as Llandilo was home to the Mulgoa people. They spoke the Darug language. These Aboriginal people lived a traditional hunter-gatherer lifestyle. They followed ancient laws that came from the Dreamtime. Their homes were simple bark huts called 'gunyahs'.
They hunted animals like kangaroos and emus for food. They also gathered plants such as yams and berries. Sadly, after the First Fleet arrived in Australia in 1788, a terrible disease called smallpox spread. This disease greatly reduced the number of local Aboriginal people. This made it easier for new settlers to take over their land.
European Settlers Arrive
The first official land grant in the Llandilo area was given to Samuel Terry in 1818. He named the area Terry Brook. By the 1860s, people started calling it Llandilo. This name was chosen after the Welsh town.
Even though the land plots are now smaller, usually around one or two acres, Llandilo still feels mostly rural. It has kept this country feel for over 200 years. The Llandilo Post Office first opened its doors on 1 July 1890.
Learning in Llandilo
Llandilo has local schools for its residents.
Llandilo Public School
Llandilo Public School is the local primary school. It has been teaching students since it was established in 1866.
Xavier Catholic College
Xavier College is a Catholic high school in Llandilo. This school was finished and opened in 2008.
