Ropes Crossing, New South Wales facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Ropes Crossing Sydney, New South Wales
Playground on Susannah Drive, Ropes Crossing
Ropes Crossing Location in New South Wales
Population	6,171 (2016 census)
Postcode(s)	2760
Elevation	41 m (135 ft)
Location	49 km (30 mi) west of Sydney CBD
LGA(s)	City of Blacktown
State electorate(s)	Londonderry
Federal Division(s)	Chifley
Suburbs around Ropes Crossing: Llandilo Shanes Park Willmot Jordan Springs Ropes Crossing Lethbridge Park St Marys North St Marys Tregear

Ropes Crossing is a suburb located in Blacktown, Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. It is about 49 kilometers west of the main city area of Sydney. This suburb is part of the City of Blacktown local government area and is found in the Greater Western Sydney region.

History of Ropes Crossing

Ropes Crossing was once part of the nearby suburb of St Marys. The name "Ropes Crossing" comes from a place where people crossed Ropes Creek. This creek is about 23 kilometers long. It flows north into South Creek. The creek itself was named after Anthony Rope. He was an early settler who arrived in Australia with the First Fleet. It is thought he was given land along this creek.

World War II and the Railway

The area was once a special site during World War II. It was used for making and storing military supplies. This place was later known as Australian Defence Industries (ADI). The area even had its own railway line. This train line was made electric in 1957.

The railway line first opened on May 1, 1942. It ran from St Marys to Dunheved. Later, on June 29, 1942, the line was extended to Ropes Creek. A new station called Cochrane opened on September 2, 1957. The line was mostly used for moving military supplies. It also had morning and afternoon trains for workers at the munitions factory.

Life in Ropes Crossing

Homes and Villages

As of 2013, new homes are being built in Ropes Crossing by a company called Lend Lease. There will be up to 2,200 homes in total. A large park will also be built in the middle of the suburb. The homes are grouped into five smaller areas, like mini-villages. These are called Aurora, Barinya, Brookwood, Talloway, and Woodlands. There is also a special area called Rochford Place for people aged 55 and older.

Local School

Ropes Crossing Public School opened its doors in 2008. It serves the children living in the suburb.

Population Information

In the year 2016, a survey counted the number of people living in Ropes Crossing. The population was recorded as 6,171 people.