Sefton, New South Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids SeftonSydney, New South Wales |
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Carlingford Street, Sefton
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| Population | 5,808 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2162 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 32 m (105 ft) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 23 km (14 mi) west of Sydney CBD | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Canterbury-Bankstown | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Bankstown | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Blaxland | ||||||||||||||
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Sefton is a cool suburb located in Western Sydney, Australia. It's about 23 kilometres west of the main city area of Sydney. Sefton shares its postcode (2162) with the nearby suburb of Chester Hill.
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What's in a Name? Sefton's Story
Sefton got its name from a place called Sefton in England. Back in 1839, a man named James Wood was given a huge piece of land here, about 340 acres! He called it 'Sefton Park'.
Before houses were built, Sefton was full of farms growing vegetables and fruits, and even places raising chickens. Did you know that a big property company called Stockland started right here in Sefton? In 1952, its founder, Ervin Graf, built 19 houses in the suburb, and that's how the company began!
Getting Around: Sefton's Train Station
If you need to travel, Sefton railway station is right here! It's part of the Main Southern railway line, which connects many places.
Shopping and Local Spots
Sefton has a small shopping area where you can find a few useful places. There's a market for fresh produce, a newsagency for your papers and magazines, and even a bistro that serves both Thai and Australian food.
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Learning in Sefton: Schools
Sefton has great schools for different age groups:
- Sefton Infants School is a small public school for kids from kindergarten up to Year 2. It also has a pre-school.
- Sefton High School is a big high school with over 1,000 students. It's a "co-educational" school, meaning both boys and girls go there. Part of the school is "selective," which means students have to pass a test to get in for Years 7 to 10. For Years 11 and 12, all students learn together.
- Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School is a primary school for kids from kindergarten to Year 6. It's right next to the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church.
Fun and Games: Sport and Recreation
If you love sports, Sefton has some cool places for you!
- Jensen Oval is a local sports ground.
- Sefton Golf Course is a public golf course with 18 holes. It's open all year round and is a great place to practice your swing!
Who Lives Here? Sefton's People
In 2016, there were 5,808 people living in Sefton.
- About half of the people (48.6%) were born in Australia.
- Other common birthplaces included Vietnam (14.0%), Lebanon (6.8%), and China (5.0%).
- The most common family backgrounds (ancestries) were Lebanese (16.7%), Vietnamese (15.0%), Chinese (12.7%), Australian (10.4%), and English (8.5%).
- About 28.5% of people spoke only English at home. Many other languages were also spoken, like Arabic (19.9%), Vietnamese (17.8%), Cantonese (5.9%), and Mandarin (4.2%).
- For religion, the most common responses were Islam (25.8%), Catholic (20.6%), No Religion (15.3%), and Buddhism (13.8%).
Sefton on Screen
In 2008, Sefton was a place where a TV show called East West 101 was filmed. This show was very popular and won awards!
