Regentville, New South Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids RegentvilleSydney, New South Wales |
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| Population | 809 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 663.1/km2 (1,717/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2745 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 30 m (98 ft) | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 1.22 km2 (0.5 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 59 km (37 mi) west of Sydney CBD | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Penrith City Council | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Badgerys Creek | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Lindsay | ||||||||||||||
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Regentville is a suburb located in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It is about 56 kilometers west of the main city center of Sydney. This area is part of the City of Penrith and is found in the Greater Western Sydney region. Regentville sits on the eastern side of the Nepean River, just south of a place called Jamisontown.
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History of Regentville
Early European Settlement
After the First Fleet arrived in Australia, land was given to British settlers. The first piece of land in this area was given to Thomas Jamison. He was the Surgeon-General of New South Wales and arrived in 1788.
When Thomas died in 1811, his son, John, took over the land. John was also a surgeon and had fought alongside Admiral Horatio Nelson. He was honored by the prince regent of the United Kingdom in 1813. The prince regent later became King George IV.
Sir John Jamison's Estate
Sir John Jamison came to Sydney in 1814. Over the next twenty years, he became one of the biggest and richest landowners in the colony. In 1823–24, he built a beautiful sandstone house called Regentville House. It was named after the Prince Regent.
Sir John was known for hosting many parties and events at his mansion. People called him the "hospitable knight of Regentville." He also built a tweed mill on his land. He had a dairy farm, a horse stud, gardens, a cemetery, and even a school for the children of his workers. His estate also included an orchard, a vineyard, and fields for sheep and cattle.
The End of Regentville House
Sir John died at Regentville House in 1844 when he was 68. He had lost a lot of his money due to a tough economic time. He is buried in Penrith. His children inherited the estate, but much of the land was sold off over time.
Regentville House later became a mental hospital and then a hotel. Sadly, it burned down in 1868 under strange circumstances. Today, only parts of the house's basement and some walls remain. Sir John's tweed mill is also gone, but you can still see the old terraced vineyard.
The area around where Regentville House once stood is still mostly rural. It has been studied by archaeologists from the University of Sydney. Pictures of the house can be found in different collections.
The Regentville Post Office opened in 1953 and closed in 1979.
Heritage-Listed Places
Regentville has some important historical sites. One of these is:
- 427 Mulgoa Road: Glenleigh Estate
Getting Around Regentville
Mulgoa Road is the main road in Regentville. It connects the suburb to Penrith and the M4 Motorway. The M4 Motorway helps people travel quickly to wider Sydney and the Blue Mountains.
The closest train station is Penrith. This station is part of the Sydney Trains network. Busways provides three bus services in the area. Route 799 connects most of Regentville to Glenmore Park and Penrith. Routes 797 and 795 travel along Mulgoa Road towards Glenmore Park, Warragamba, and Wallacia.
Education in Regentville
The only school in Regentville is Regentville Public School. Students who go to high school usually attend schools in nearby Glenmore Park.
People of Regentville
Population and Demographics
In 2006, the population of Regentville was 714 people. Most residents (81%) were born in Australia. Smaller groups were born in England (4%) and Malta (2%).
The most common religion was Anglican (34%), which is almost double the national average. Other religions included Catholic (32%), those with no religion (9.2%), Presbyterian (3.8%), and Jehovah's Witnesses (2.2%). The average income in Regentville was slightly higher than the national average.
Local Government and Representation
Regentville is part of the south ward of the Penrith City Council. This council helps manage local services and decisions. The current mayor is Todd Carney.
For state government, Regentville is in the Electoral district of Badgerys Creek. It is represented by Tanya Davies from the Liberal Party.
At the federal level, Regentville is part of the Division of Lindsay. It is represented by Melissa McIntosh from the Liberal Party.
Regentville Rural Fire Brigade
The Regentville Rural Fire Brigade is a group of volunteer firefighters. They are part of the NSW Rural Fire Service and were started in 1951. They have about 60 active members who help fight fires and respond to emergencies. The brigade has two large fire trucks, a pumper truck, a boat, and a vehicle for carrying people.
