Parklea facts for kids
Quick facts for kids ParkleaSydney, New South Wales |
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Population | 3,465 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 2768 | ||||||||||||||
Elevation | 71 m (233 ft) | ||||||||||||||
Location | 35 km (22 mi) NW of Sydney | ||||||||||||||
LGA(s) | Blacktown | ||||||||||||||
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Federal Division(s) | Greenway | ||||||||||||||
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Parklea is a suburb located in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It is about 35 kilometres north-west of the centre of Sydney. Parklea is part of Greater Western Sydney. It belongs to the City of Blacktown, which is a local government area. The people who first planned the suburb gave it the name Parklea in the early 1900s. It is well known for the famous Parklea Markets.
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Who Lives in Parklea?
According to the 2016 census, 3,465 people lived in Parklea.
- About 5.5% of the people were Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander.
- Most people (54.5%) were born in Australia.
- Other common countries of birth included India (11.6%), the Philippines (5.4%), and Fiji (3.6%).
- About 29.1% of people spoke only English at home.
- Other languages spoken included Hindi (6.5%) and Punjabi (6.1%).
Places to Visit in Parklea
Parklea has some interesting places.
- Parklea Markets is a very popular spot on Sunnyholt Road. It is a large market where you can find many different things.
- The Blacktown Leisure Centre is also in Parklea. It offers fun activities and facilities for sports and recreation.
Getting Around Parklea
You can get around Parklea using public transport.
- CDC NSW buses connect Parklea to places like Parramatta, Sydney CBD, and Rouse Hill.
- Busways also provides services to Macquarie Park, Castle Hill, and Blacktown.
- The suburb also has bus services along the Blacktown-Parklea T-way at Sorrento and Stanhope stations.
Famous People from Parklea
- Doug Bollinger is an Australian cricketer who used to live in Parklea. He played for the Australian national team.
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