Werrington, New South Wales facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Werrington Sydney, New South Wales
Werrington Lakes
Population	4,031 (2016 census)
• Density	905.8/km2 (2,346/sq mi)
Established	1806
Postcode(s)	2747
Elevation	26 m (85 ft)
Area	4.45 km2 (1.7 sq mi)
Location	49.3 km (31 mi) west of Sydney CBD
LGA(s)	Penrith City Council
State electorate(s)	Londonderry Penrith
Federal Division(s)	Lindsay
Suburbs around Werrington: Cambridge Park Werrington County St Marys Kingswood Werrington St Marys Kingswood Claremont Meadows St Marys

Werrington is a suburb located in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It is about 49 kilometers (30 miles) west of the main city center of Sydney. Werrington is part of the City of Penrith area and is found in the wider Greater Western Sydney region.

Werrington's Past: A Look at Its History

First People: The Aboriginal Culture

Before European settlers arrived, the land where Werrington now stands was home to the Gomerrigal-Tongarra people. They spoke the Darug language. These people lived by hunting animals and gathering plants for food. They followed their traditional laws, which came from their beliefs about the Dreamtime. Their homes were simple huts made of bark, called 'gunyahs'. They hunted animals like kangaroos and emus. They also collected yams, berries, and other native plants to eat.

European Settlers Arrive

The first piece of land in this area was given out in 1806. It went to Mary King, who was the youngest daughter of Governor Philip Gidley King. Mary didn't actually take control of the land until 1827. This was after she married Robert Copeland Lethbridge.

They built a house and named it Werrington. They farmed the land around their home until Robert Lethbridge passed away in 1865. The names Lethbridge Street and Lethbridge Avenue still remind us of this family today.

The original Werrington house is still standing on Rugby Street. From 1860 to 1872, it was rented by Henry Parkes. He later became the premier of New South Wales. Henry Parkes helped build a private train platform nearby. In 1878, this platform opened to the public as Parkes Platform. It was renamed Werrington in 1893. The railway station became the center around which the town of Werrington grew. The Werrington estate was sold and divided into smaller pieces of land starting in the 1880s. The Werrington Post Office first opened its doors on October 1, 1891.

Important Old Places: Heritage Listings

Werrington has some places that are listed as important heritage sites. These places are protected because they have historical value.

• Water Street: Rose Cottage and Early Slab Hut

Who Lives in Werrington? Demographics

Australian white ibis birds at Parkes Avenue Sporting Complex in Werrington

In the 2021 Census, there were 5,328 people living in Werrington.

• Many people in Werrington have Australian (27.3%) or English (24.0%) backgrounds. Other common backgrounds include Indian (6.4%), Irish (6.1%), and Filipino (5.6%).
• About 5.1% of the people living here are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander.
• Most people (59.8%) were born in Australia. Other countries of birth include India (5.7%), the Philippines (4.3%), New Zealand (3.1%), Nepal (3.1%), and England (1.4%).
• Most homes (61.9%) speak only English. Nepali is another language spoken at home by 4.0% of people.
• When it comes to religion, many people said No Religion (29.7%). Other common religions are Catholic (21.0%), Hinduism (9.5%), and Anglican (9.2%).
• The average weekly income for a household was $1605.

Shopping and Businesses in Werrington

Werrington has a main shopping area close to its railway station. This area includes shops like Foursquare Werrington. You can find a Pharmacy, a Liquor Store, a Massage Parlor, and a Self Serve Laundromat there. The Colonial Hotel on Victoria Street has a Bistro, a Sports Bar, and a VIP Lounge. The Werrington Park Corporate Centre is a new business park. It is next to the Western Sydney University campus, which is called Werrington South. The Werrington Post Office is located at 108 Victoria Street.

Learning in Werrington: Schools and Universities

Schools for Younger Students

Werrington has a public school located on Armstein Crescent. The closest high school for older students is Cambridge Park High School. This school is in the nearby suburb of Cambridge Park. Wollemi College is a private school for boys on Gipps Street. Kurrambee school is also in Werrington, on Werrington Road. It helps students who have special learning needs.

Higher Education: Universities

Western Sydney University has two campuses near Werrington. They are called Werrington South and Werrington North. These university campuses are easy to get to from Werrington railway station.

Sports and Recreation in Werrington

Werrington offers several places for sports and fun activities:

• Colonial Golf Course (where you can also play soccer golf)
• Parkes Avenue Tennis Club
• Parkes Avenue Sports Complex
• Rance Oval
• Penrith Sports Stadium

Healthcare in Werrington

The closest large hospital is Nepean Hospital in Penrith. This hospital offers many different medical services. Werrington also has a Medical Centre on Victoria Street for local healthcare needs.

Getting Around: Transport in Werrington

Werrington railway station is on the Main Western railway line. The station was updated in 2007. These changes made it easier for people with disabilities to use, adding a new lift. A paved car park was also built on the south side of the station. Busways runs bus routes 782 and 785 from Werrington Station to Penrith. Werrington is also served by major roads like the Great Western Highway and the M4 Motorway. The Werrington Arterial Road – Stage 1 was finished in May 2017. This road connects the Great Western Highway and the M4 Motorway. It gives direct access to the M4 Motorway with entry and exit ramps near Werrington in Claremont Meadows.

How Werrington is Governed

At the local level, Werrington is part of the north ward of Penrith City Council. This area is represented by Richard Fowler, who is the Mayor of Penrith. For state government, Werrington is part of the Electoral district of Londonderry. This area is represented by Prue Car, who is a member of the Labor Party. At the federal level, Werrington is in the Division of Lindsay. This area is represented by Melissa McIntosh, who is a member of the Liberal Party.