Wakeley, New South Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids WakeleySydney, New South Wales |
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| Population | 4,746 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Established | Early 1980s | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2176 | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 34 km (21 mi) west of Sydney CBD | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Fairfield | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Fairfield | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Fowler | ||||||||||||||
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Wakeley is a suburb of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia 34 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district in the local government area of the City of Fairfield. Wakeley is part of the Greater Western Sydney region.
The City of Fairfield Council Chambers are located in Wakeley.
History
Wakeley is named after Daniel Wakeley, an early settler in the area. It was mainly used for farming until being redeveloped as a residential suburb in 1980.
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