Mount Annan, New South Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount AnnanSydney, New South Wales |
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| Population | 11,784 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 1,648.1/km2 (4,269/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2567 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 88 m (289 ft) | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 7.15 km2 (2.8 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 60 km (37 mi) south-west of Sydney CBD | ||||||||||||||
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| Region | Macarthur | ||||||||||||||
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Mount Annan is a suburb located in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It's about 60 kilometres south-west of the main city area of Sydney. Mount Annan is part of the Macarthur region. It is managed by two local councils: Camden Council and Campbelltown City Council.
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History of Mount Annan
The land where Mount Annan is today was first home to the Dharawal people. They were an Aboriginal group from the Illawarra region. Other Aboriginal groups, like the Darug people and Gandangara people, also lived in the wider Camden area.
When British settlers first arrived, they got along well with the Aboriginal people. However, as farmers started clearing land for farms, it affected the food sources for the Aboriginal groups. This led to conflicts. In 1816, many Aboriginal people were killed, and the rest moved away from the settlers.
In 1805, a man named John Macarthur received a large piece of land, about 20 square kilometres. This land was used for farming for nearly 200 years. Later, as Sydney grew, this farmland was divided into blocks for houses. This is how modern suburbs like Mount Annan were created.
Getting Around Mount Annan
Mount Annan is located near the Hume Highway, a major road. The area used to include a place called Glenlee and a coal loader for the old Burragorang Valley coal mines.
You can travel around Mount Annan using bus services run by Transit Systems. The closest train station is Macarthur.
Schools in Mount Annan
Mount Annan has three local schools for students.
- Mount Annan Public School opened in 1993. It is located on Stenhouse Drive.
- Mount Annan High School was built in 2003. You can find it on Welling Drive.
- Mount Annan Christian College (MACC) opened in 1999. It is on Narellan Road.
Sports and Activities
Mount Annan offers several sports clubs for young people to join.
Netball
The Mount Annan Netball Club was started in 1993. It is linked with the Camden and District Netball Association. About 300 players join each year, making up around 30 teams.
Soccer
If you like soccer, the Mount Annan Mustangs is the local club. It was created in 1999 by Alan Dudley.
Cricket
Mount Annan is part of the Cobbitty-Narellan Cricket Club. Games are played at the Birriwa Reserve.
Swimming
The Mount Annan Swimming Club is based at the Mount Annan Leisure Centre. The YMCA runs the centre and the swimming season from October to August.
Shopping and Fun
Mount Annan has two main shopping centres: Mount Annan Marketplace and Mount Annan Central. You can also find many restaurants offering different types of food, like Italian, Thai, Chinese, Japanese, and American.
For fitness, there's an Anytime Fitness gym on Main Street. The Mount Annan Leisure Centre on Welling Drive also has a gym and swimming facilities. If you're looking for a place to eat and relax, the Mount Annan Hotel is on Main Street.
Churches
- C3 Church Mount Annan
Special Places and Landmarks
The Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan is a major landmark. It's mostly a garden with native Australian plants. It also has places for barbecues and picnics. Mount Annan is a hill inside the gardens, and there's a path to the top. Sundial Hill is another interesting spot in the gardens, and there's a water feature area. The gardens also have a special memorial for the Stolen Generations.
Who Lives in Mount Annan?
According to the 2021 census, Mount Annan had 11,784 people living there. Most families (58%) had children. Almost all the homes (96.2%) are detached houses. A lot of these houses (56.5%) are being paid off with a mortgage.
- About 3.4% of the people are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander.
- Most people (78.4%) were born in Australia. Other common birthplaces include England, New Zealand, the Philippines, India, and Fiji.
- English is the main language spoken at home by 82.2% of people. Other languages include Arabic, Spanish, Hindi, Mandarin, and Greek.
- The most common religions are Catholic (30.2%), No Religion (29.6%), and Anglican (15.8%).
Local News and Information
You can find out what's happening in Mount Annan through local newspapers and websites.
Newspapers
- Camden Advertiser: A weekly newspaper based in Camden.
- Macarthur Advertiser: A weekly newspaper for the wider Macarthur region.
- Macarthur Chronicle: Another local newspaper based in Campbelltown.
Websites
- MountAnnan.net: This website provides local news and information.
How Mount Annan is Governed
Mount Annan is part of the central ward of Camden Council. This council helps manage local services.
For state government, Mount Annan is in the state electorate of Camden. This means people in Mount Annan vote for a representative in the state parliament.
For the national government, Mount Annan is in the federal electorate of Hume. This means people here vote for a representative in the national parliament.
Famous People from Mount Annan
- Jose Navarro – a former mayor
- Dan O'Connor – an actor
