Willmot, New South Wales facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Willmot Sydney, New South Wales
Willmot Public School
Willmot Location in New South Wales
Population	2,478 (2011 census)
Postcode(s)	2770
Elevation	42 m (138 ft)
Location	49 km (30 mi) west of Sydney CBD
LGA(s)	City of Blacktown
State electorate(s)	Mount Druitt
Federal Division(s)	Chifley
Suburbs around Willmot: Shanes Park Shanes Park Shanes Park Ropes Crossing Willmot Shalvey Ropes Crossing Ropes Crossing Lethbridge Park

Willmot is a suburb located in Sydney, a big city in New South Wales, Australia. It's about 49 kilometers west of the very center of Sydney. Willmot is part of the City of Blacktown area, which is a local government region. It's also considered part of the larger Greater Western Sydney area.

Discovering Willmot: A Look at Its Past

How Willmot Got Its Name

The name Willmot comes from a person named Thomas Willmot. He lived from 1851 to 1938. Thomas Willmot was an important leader in the local government. He was chosen as the first President of the Blacktown Shire Council. This is like being the main leader of the local council for the Blacktown area.

Thomas Willmot served as the Shire President for several years. He was in charge from 1906 to 1910, and then again from 1912 to 1913.

Choosing the Suburb's Name

A housing area was built in Willmot in 1971. It was first planned to be called "St Johns." However, there was already another suburb in Sydney named "St Johns Park." To avoid confusion, the name Willmot was chosen instead. This way, the new suburb honored Thomas Willmot and had a unique name.