Londonderry, New South Wales facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Londonderry Sydney, New South Wales
Londonderry Location in New South Wales
Population	4,024 (2021 census)
Postcode(s)	2753
Elevation	23 m (75 ft)
Location	60 km (37 mi) north-west of Sydney CBD
LGA(s)	City of Penrith
State electorate(s)	Londonderry
Federal Division(s)	Lindsay
Suburbs around Londonderry: Agnes Banks Richmond Bligh Park Agnes Banks Londonderry Berkshire Park Castlereagh Cranebrook Llandilo

Londonderry is a cool suburb located in Greater Western Sydney, in New South Wales, Australia. It's about 60 kilometers north-west of the main city center of Sydney. It's part of the City of Penrith area.

Londonderry's Past: A Quick Look

Londonderry got its name way back in 1831. That's when a man named Thomas Kendall received a large piece of land here. Later, in 1935, the first post office opened. A person named Robert Ernest Nutt ran it, along with a store. He even became the mayor of a nearby area called Castlereagh!

Special Historic Places

Londonderry has some special places that are "heritage-listed." This means they are important historical sites that need to be protected. One of these is at 947-953 Londonderry Road. It's home to amazing fossil and rock collections!

Who Lives in Londonderry?

Let's look at the people who call Londonderry home! In 2021, about 4,024 people lived here.

• Around 4.4% of the people are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• Most people (about 79.7%) were born in Australia.
• The next biggest group (2.5%) came from England.
• Most homes (81.9%) speak only English.
• Some homes also speak Maltese (3.9%).
• When it comes to religion, many people are Catholic (37.5%).
• About 27.4% said they had no religion.
• Around 15.9% were Anglican.

Where is Londonderry Located?

Londonderry is in the very northern part of the City of Penrith. A road called The Driftway forms its border with the Hawkesbury City Council area. The Northern Road separates Londonderry from Berkshire Park. To the south and west, you'll find Cranebrook and Agnes Banks. Londonderry is mostly a rural area, meaning it has lots of open land and farms. A lot of this land is still "crown land," which belongs to the government. Because Londonderry is closer to Richmond and further from Penrith, it has always had stronger connections with Richmond.

Londonderry's Local Shops and Services

The Londonderry village is right in the middle of the suburb. It's a really important spot for everyone living nearby! Here you can find:

• Shops and cafes
• Service stations
• A post office
• A community hall
• A neighborhood center
• Londonderry Public School
• The Londonderry Rural Fire Brigade station

Fun Sports and Activities

Londonderry has some great places for sports and fun!

• Londonderry Park is in the town center. It's the home of the Londonderry Greys Rugby League Football Club. They play in the Penrith Junior Rugby League competition.
• The Londonderry Netball Club also plays here.
• The Richmond Race Club is on Londonderry Road. It's a big place for greyhound racing. Many greyhound trainers and owners live close by.
• The Londonderry Pony Club also has its grounds on Londonderry Road.