Orchard Hills, New South Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Orchard HillsSydney, New South Wales |
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Mamre Homestead
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| Population | 1,912 (2011 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Established | 1806 | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2748 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 89 m (292 ft) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 49 km (30 mi) west of Sydney CBD | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Penrith City Council | ||||||||||||||
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Orchard Hills is a suburb located in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It is about 49 kilometres west of the main city area, known as the Sydney central business district. This area is part of the City of Penrith and the larger Greater Western Sydney region.
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History of Orchard Hills
Orchard Hills got its name from the many fruit orchards that grew on its rolling hills around the early 1900s.
In 1806, Governor Philip Gidley King gave 600 acres (about 2.4 square kilometres) of land here to Mary Putland. She was the daughter of the new governor, William Bligh. Mary named her new property Frogmore.
Around 1830, Reverend Samuel Marsden built a large house called Mamre. This two-storey house was built in the old Colonial Georgian style using sandstone. Mamre is now a special place listed on the New South Wales State Heritage Register. You can visit it for guided tours and events.
Next to the Frogmore Estate was the York Estate, owned by the York family. In the late 1880s, this land was divided up and sold. Most of it was bought to grow fruit and grapes. By the early 1900s, a small farming community had grown in the area. A small village also started to develop.
The Mount Hope Methodist Church was built in 1904. The York Estate Public School opened in 1910. Before this, the area had many different names like Frogmore, York, and Mount Hope. In October 1910, people held a meeting at the new school to pick one name. They chose Orchard Hills.
About Orchard Hills
Orchard Hills is right in the middle of the City of Penrith. A large water pipe from Sydney Water forms its southern border. To the east, you'll find the suburbs of St Clair and Erskine Park. Kingswood and Claremont Meadows are to the north. To the west are Glenmore Park, South Penrith, and the countryside areas of Wallacia and Mulgoa.
Orchard Hills still feels like a countryside area. It has rolling hills and beautiful views. You can see many orchards and grapevines. Some new houses have been built recently. This suburb shows how the City of Penrith wants to mix city life with peaceful rural areas.
Special Heritage Places
Orchard Hills has some places that are important to its history. These are called heritage-listed sites.
- Mamre Road: The historic house known as Mamre
Getting Around Orchard Hills
Good news for getting around! In June 2020, it was confirmed that a train station will be built at Orchard Hills. This new station will be part of the Western Sydney Airport line. It is expected to be finished by 2026.
Climate in Orchard Hills
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 42.0 (107.6) |
42.5 (108.5) |
40.4 (104.7) |
34.6 (94.3) |
27.4 (81.3) |
25.0 (77.0) |
28.0 (82.4) |
30.6 (87.1) |
35.2 (95.4) |
40.0 (104.0) |
42.5 (108.5) |
40.5 (104.9) |
42.5 (108.5) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 28.3 (82.9) |
27.8 (82.0) |
26.5 (79.7) |
23.8 (74.8) |
20.4 (68.7) |
17.3 (63.1) |
17.2 (63.0) |
18.9 (66.0) |
21.8 (71.2) |
23.9 (75.0) |
25.8 (78.4) |
28.5 (83.3) |
28.5 (83.3) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 16.9 (62.4) |
17.4 (63.3) |
16.0 (60.8) |
13.0 (55.4) |
9.6 (49.3) |
7.0 (44.6) |
5.3 (41.5) |
5.9 (42.6) |
8.7 (47.7) |
11.1 (52.0) |
13.2 (55.8) |
15.5 (59.9) |
11.6 (52.9) |
| Record low °C (°F) | 6.5 (43.7) |
11.1 (52.0) |
8.0 (46.4) |
1.6 (34.9) |
1.8 (35.2) |
−1.1 (30.0) |
−1.5 (29.3) |
−1.0 (30.2) |
1.5 (34.7) |
3.9 (39.0) |
1.0 (33.8) |
5.0 (41.0) |
−1.5 (29.3) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 107.6 (4.24) |
111.1 (4.37) |
88.1 (3.47) |
67.6 (2.66) |
58.7 (2.31) |
57.3 (2.26) |
35.8 (1.41) |
41.5 (1.63) |
34.9 (1.37) |
53.9 (2.12) |
78.0 (3.07) |
73.5 (2.89) |
839.7 (33.06) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.1 mm) | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.3 | 8.1 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 6.1 | 5.9 | 6.6 | 8.7 | 10.0 | 9.2 | 101.7 |
