Wakeley, New South Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids WakeleySydney, New South Wales |
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| Established | 1980 | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2176 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | ||||||||||||||
| 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 located in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It is about 34 kilometres west of the main city area, known as the Sydney central business district. Wakeley is an important part of the City of Fairfield local government area, where the main council offices are found. It is also part of the larger Greater Western Sydney region. In 2021, about 4,893 people lived in Wakeley.
A Look at Wakeley's Past
Wakeley gets its name from Daniel Wakeley, who was one of the first people to settle in this area. For many years, the land was mostly used for farming. Then, in 1980, it began to change. The area was developed into the homes and streets you see today.
Who Lives in Wakeley?
Wakeley is a place where many different cultures come together. The largest groups of people living here have family roots from Vietnam (17.6%), Assyria (16.2%), and China (13.1%).
While English is spoken by many, it is the only language used at home by 21.2% of residents. This is less than the average for all of New South Wales. Other common languages spoken in homes include Vietnamese (17.9%), Assyrian-Neo Aramaic (15.1%), and Arabic (7.1%).
About 37.9% of people in Wakeley were born in Australia. This is lower than the average for New South Wales (65.4%). Many residents were born in other countries, such as Iraq (16%), Vietnam (14%), and Cambodia (4.2%).
Schools in Wakeley
Wakeley has schools that help young people learn and grow.
- King Park Public School
- Mary MacKillop College, which is a school run by the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart.
Places of Worship
There are several churches in Wakeley. One of them is the Christ The Good Shepherd Church. It opened in 2015.
