Rosemeadow, New South Wales facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Rosemeadow Sydney, New South Wales
An old picture of Rosemeadow Marketplace, possibly from 2007 or 2008
Population	8,007 (2021 census)
Established	1976
Postcode(s)	2560
Elevation	135 m (443 ft)
Location	56 km (35 mi) south-west of Sydney
LGA(s)	City of Campbelltown
State electorate(s)	Campbelltown
Federal Division(s)	Macarthur
Suburbs around Rosemeadow: Glen Alpine Ambarvale Bradbury Gilead Rosemeadow St Helens Park Gilead Figtree Hill Wedderburn

A view of Rosemeadow from above.

Rosemeadow is a suburb located in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It's about 56 kilometres south-west of the main city area of Sydney. Rosemeadow is part of the City of Campbelltown and the wider Macarthur region.

History of Rosemeadow

Rosemeadow gets its name from an early settler named Thomas Rose. In 1818, he bought a farm called Mount Gilead. This farm covered parts of what is now Rosemeadow and the nearby area of Gilead.

Thomas Rose was a baker and a publican, which means he ran a pub. He was also a farmer. He built a mill on his land and created a couple of large dams. These dams were very helpful during a dry period in 1829, providing water for him and his neighbours.

The area remained farmland for a long time. In the mid-1970s, Sydney started to grow outwards, and new suburbs were needed. Rosemeadow was officially named in 1976.

A part of Rosemeadow was built using a special design called the American Radburn design for public housing. In this design, houses are built so their back doors face the streets, and their front doors face each other, often looking onto shared green spaces. This was meant to create a friendly community feel. However, in Sydney, this design sometimes caused problems. Because of this, some parts of the estate were changed or rebuilt after 2009. Since then, some of the streets have even been renamed.

Street Names in Rosemeadow

Many streets in Rosemeadow are named after characters from the plays of a famous writer named William Shakespeare. Some examples include:

• Hamlet Crescent
• Macbeth Way
• Othello Avenue
• Donalbain Circuit
• Romeo Crescent
• Juliet Close
• Cleopatra Drive
• Anthony Drive
• Antonio Close
• Desdemona Street

Shopping and Services

Rosemeadow has a shopping centre called Rosemeadow Marketplace. You can find it at the corner of Copperfield Drive and Fitzgibbon Lane. It's a medium-sized place where you can buy many things. The local post office is also inside the Marketplace.

Close by, there's a community health centre, which helps people with their health needs. There's also a fire station to keep everyone safe, a high school, and an Anglican church.

Schools in Rosemeadow

Rosemeadow has several schools for different age groups.

• John Therry Catholic High School is the oldest school in the suburb. It first opened its doors in 1981.
• Right next door is Our Lady Help of Christians Parish School. This is a primary school that often sends its students to John Therry for high school.
• For public schools, there's Rosemeadow Public School, which is the oldest public school built in the suburb. It's located on Anthony and Copperfield Drive.
• Ambarvale High is another public high school that serves the area.
• Mary Brooksbank Special School provides education for students with special needs.

Parks and Green Spaces

Rosemeadow has many parks and reserves where people can relax and play. Some of these green spaces are:

• Canidius Reserve
• Octavia Reserve
• Demetrius Reserve
• Greco Reserve
• Flagstaff Reserve
• Oswald Reserve
• Heydon Park
• Rizal Park
• Rosemeadow Reserve

Getting Around Rosemeadow

You can get to Rosemeadow by using Appin Road. You can also reach it through the nearby suburbs of Ambarvale and Glen Alpine. The main road that goes through Rosemeadow is Copperfield Drive.

Buses run by TransitSystems serve the suburb. These buses can take you to Macarthur and Campbelltown train stations. From there, you can travel to other parts of Sydney. There are also occasional bus services (like the 888 and 887 buses) that go to Appin and even Wollongong.

Well-Known People

• Alanna Kennedy is a famous footballer who grew up in Rosemeadow. She plays for the Matildas, which is Australia's national women's soccer team, and also for Sydney FC.

About the People of Rosemeadow

According to the 2021 census, there were 8,007 people living in Rosemeadow. The area has a higher number of families with children compared to other places. Many people work in jobs like office administration, professional roles, or as technicians and trades workers.

Most of the homes in Rosemeadow are detached houses, meaning they stand alone. A smaller number are semi-detached houses or townhouses. Very few homes are apartments. Many families are buying their homes, while others rent from the Department of Housing.