Pendle Hill, New South Wales facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Pendle Hill Sydney, New South Wales
Pendle Hill shopping centre in 2007
Pendle Hill Location in New South Wales
Population	7,247 (2016 census)
• Density	3,774/km2 (9,770/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	2145
Elevation	45 m (148 ft)
Area	1.92 km2 (0.7 sq mi)
Location	29 km (18 mi) west of Sydney CBD
LGA(s)	Cumberland Council City of Parramatta
State electorate(s)	Prospect Winston Hills
Federal Division(s)	Greenway Parramatta
Suburbs around Pendle Hill: Toongabbie Toongabbie Old Toongabbie Girraween Pendle Hill Wentworthville Greystanes Greystanes South Wentworthville

Pendle Hill is a suburb located in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It's about 29 kilometres west of the main city centre of Sydney. Pendle Hill is part of the Greater Western Sydney area and is managed by two local councils: Cumberland Council and City of Parramatta.

History of Pendle Hill

Imagine Sydney a very long time ago, before big buildings and busy roads. This land was originally home to the Dharug people, who are the Traditional Owners of this area.

Early European Settlement

In 1788, Governor Arthur Phillip and his group camped overnight near a creek, which is now called Pendle Creek. This was just a few months after the First Fleet arrived in Australia.

By 1790, the new colony was struggling to find enough food. To help with this, in 1819, a man named D’Arcy Wentworth was given land here. European settlers began clearing the land to grow crops and raise animals for food. This area was part of his large Darcyville estate.

How Pendle Hill Got Its Name

You might wonder how Pendle Hill got its unique name. It's linked to a man named George Bond (1876–1950). He was an American who came to Australia in 1909 and started a cotton business. The centre of England's cotton industry was in Lancashire, and there's a famous hill there called Pendle Hill. It's thought that this is where the suburb got its name.

George Bond's company, Bond Industries Limited, became very successful. They started making hosiery and knitted clothes, especially during World War I.

Railway and Community Growth

The Pendle Hill railway station opened on 12 April 1924. This made it much easier for people to travel to and from the area. As the community grew, a government primary school opened in 1955, and the first post office opened in 1956. A nearby street, "Purdie Lane," is named after the first postmaster and his wife, who were important early residents.

Maltese Monument

In 1975, a special monument was unveiled at Civic Park in Pendle Hill. This was a gift from the Maltese community in Australia. It celebrates the contributions of Maltese people to New South Wales. Every year, a service is held here to remember "Sette Giugno", which was an uprising in Malta against British rule in 1919. This day is now a national holiday in Malta.

What's in Pendle Hill?

Pendle Hill has a busy shopping centre right next to the railway station. It has over 50 different shops, including supermarkets, grocery stores, cafes, and other specialty shops.

Getting Around Pendle Hill

The Pendle Hill railway station is on the Main Western line. It opened in 1924 and is now served by the T1 and T5 train services, making it easy to travel around Sydney.

Learning in Pendle Hill

Pendle Hill has schools for different age groups:

• Pendle Hill Public School is a primary school for younger students.
• Pendle Hill High School is a secondary school for older students.

Parks and Recreation

Pendle Hill has some great parks where you can play sports and relax.

Civic Park

Civic Park is a large park located just west of the railway station. It's a popular path for people walking between the shopping centre and the suburb of Girraween. The park has two tennis courts and a half-court basketball area.

Binalong Park

Binalong Park, also known as Binalong Oval, is a big oval in the northern part of Pendle Hill, near Toongabbie. This park is very popular for sports. It has:

• Two tennis courts
• Four netball courts
• Four ovals

Many sports teams use Binalong Park for training and games. The Pendle Hill Tigers football club and the Pendle Hill Colts Cricket Club play their games here. The Pendle Hill Netball Club Inc. also trains at the netball courts.