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Wilton
New South Wales
Wilton Parachute Centre NSW.jpg
Sydney Skydivers
Wilton is located in New South Wales
Wilton
Wilton
Location in New South Wales
Population 3,080 (2016 census)
Postcode(s) 2571
Elevation 203 m (666 ft)
Location
LGA(s) Wollondilly Shire
Region Macarthur
State electorate(s) Wollondilly
Federal Division(s) Hume
Localities around Wilton:
Douglas Park Appin
Maldon Wilton Cataract
Pheasants Nest

Wilton is a growing town in the Macarthur Region of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It is part of the Wollondilly Shire. You can find it about 80 kilometers southwest of Sydney's city center. It is also close to Cataract Dam. Wilton is like a new, developing suburb on the edge of Greater Sydney. It includes a modern area called Bingara Gorge.

History of Wilton

For many years, people talked about building a second airport for Sydney. In 1986, a government group suggested Wilton or Badgerys Creek as good spots. The federal government at the time chose Badgerys Creek.

Later, in 2012, some leaders, like the Minister for Transport, Anthony Albanese, and the CEO of Qantas, Alan Joyce, thought Wilton would be a good place for the airport. However, the NSW Premier, Barry O'Farrell, did not agree. In 2014, the Prime Minister, Tony Abbott, confirmed that Sydney's second airport would be at Badgerys Creek.

Around the 2000s, a company called Lendlease started building the Bingara Gorge community in Wilton. By early 2023, Wilton had about 5,000 people living there. The town is expected to grow a lot, possibly reaching 55,000 people by 2040. Different developers are working together to build new homes and facilities in Wilton.

Things to Do in Wilton

Wilton is still growing, so it has some basic services for its residents.

  • It has a primary school for younger students.
  • You can find a take-away shop that sells pizza.
  • Across from the pizza shop, there is a BP service station where you can get fuel.

The newer Bingara Gorge area has more places to visit:

  • A Domino's pizza shop.
  • A Woolworths grocery store.
  • A medical center and a pharmacy.
  • A liquor store.
  • Two cafes where you can grab a drink or a snack.
  • A Chinese restaurant.

Getting Around Wilton

Wilton is located just off Picton Road. This road connects to the Hume Highway and leads to Wollongong. A bus route, number 901, runs through Wilton three times a day. This bus connects Wilton to Picton railway station and Douglas Park railway station.

Wilton's Heritage

There is a special place in Wilton called Wilton Park. It is a farm located on Wilton Park Road and is listed as a heritage site. This means it is an important historical place.

Sports and Activities

Wilton is a great place for sports!

  • Hannaford Oval is a local sports ground. It is home to two Australian Rules Football clubs:
    • The Wollondilly Redbacks Junior Australian Football Club (for younger players).
    • The Wollondilly Knights Senior Australian Football Club (for older players).
  • Wilton is also home to the Sydney Skydivers. This is where people go to experience skydiving!

Images for kids

  • Wilton Parachute Centre NSW

    Sydney Skydivers

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