Sadleir, New South Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids SadleirSydney, New South Wales |
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Landa Park, Sadleir
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| Population | 3,135 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2168 | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 37 km (23 mi) south-west of Sydney CBD | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Liverpool | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Liverpool | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Werriwa | ||||||||||||||
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Sadleir is a suburb located in south-western Sydney, Australia. It is about 37 kilometres (23 miles) south-west of the main city centre of Sydney. Sadleir is part of the City of Liverpool local government area.
Discovering Sadleir's Past
Sadleir was named after Richard Sadleir. He was the very first mayor of Liverpool back in 1872. The suburb was once part of a larger area called the Green Valley housing estate. This area was divided into smaller blocks in 1960 to create new homes.
Who Lives in Sadleir?
A "census" is like a big survey that counts everyone and gathers information. The 2016 census showed that 3,135 people lived in Sadleir. The average age of people living there was 33 years old. This is a bit younger than the average age for all of Australia.
Many people in Sadleir were born in Australia (56.3%). Other common countries of birth include Vietnam (7.2%), Lebanon (6.3%), and Iraq (3.8%). This mix of backgrounds makes Sadleir a diverse place to live.
Learning and Education in Sadleir
Sadleir has one school within its borders, called Sadleir Public School. This school helps younger students learn and grow. For older students, the closest high schools are in the nearby suburbs of Miller and Ashcroft, New South Wales.
