Marayong, New South Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids MarayongSydney, New South Wales |
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Marayong Community Centre
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| Population | 7,706 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Established | 1926 | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2148 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 41 m (135 ft) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 32 km (20 mi) WNW of Sydney CBD | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Blacktown | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Blacktown | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Chifley | ||||||||||||||
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Marayong is a suburb located in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It's about 32 kilometres north-west of the Sydney city centre. Marayong is part of the City of Blacktown area, which is in the wider Greater Western Sydney region.
Marayong's History and Name
The name 'Marayong' comes from the Dharug language. The word 'Mariyung' means emu or place of cranes. This name was first used for the railway station. The station opened in October 1922.
Around 1900 to 1905, large pieces of land were divided up. People started market gardens and poultry farms here. This area was once part of Quakers Hill. But in 1926, a group called the Marayong Progress Association asked for Marayong to be its own suburb.
The area was mostly countryside until the 1960s. Then, new public housing estates were built. These homes helped Marayong become more urban, especially south of the railway line. An industrial area was also developed north of the railway line.
Getting Around Marayong
Marayong railway station is on the Richmond Line. Trains from here go to Richmond. They also go into the city, passing through Blacktown and Parramatta.
Years ago, a special train called Motor Rail No. 1 ran between Blacktown and Marayong Station.
Richmond Road forms the southern edge of Marayong. This road connects to Blacktown and Richmond. The Westlink M7 motorway goes around the suburb. You can get onto it from Sunnyholt Road in Kings Park. You can also use the Richmond Road exit in Dean Park.
Schools in Marayong
Marayong has several schools for students. There are two public primary schools. These are Marayong Public School and Marayong Heights Public School.
There is also a Catholic primary school called St Andrews Primary. For high school students, there is St Andrews College. This college has two campuses. The Holy Family campus on Quakers Road is for years 7-10. The John Paul II senior campus on Breakfast Road is for older students.
Nearby public high schools include Quakers Hill High School, Blacktown Boys High School, Blacktown Girls High School, and Doonside Technology High School.
