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Woodpark
SydneyNew South Wales
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Dell St shops
Woodpark is located in New South Wales
Woodpark
Woodpark
Location in New South Wales
Population 1,523 (2016 census)
Postcode(s) 2164
Location 29 km (18 mi) west of Sydney CBD
LGA(s) Cumberland Council
State electorate(s) Fairfield
Federal Division(s) McMahon
Suburbs around Woodpark:
Greystanes Merrylands West Merrylands West
Smithfield Woodpark Guildford West
Smithfield Smithfield Guildford West

Woodpark is a small suburb located in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It is about 29 kilometres west of the main city centre of Sydney. Woodpark is part of the Cumberland Council area.

Shops and Transport in Woodpark

Woodpark is a quiet suburb in Western Sydney. It has a small group of shops along the main road. Here you can find cafes, bakeries, and convenience stores.

Getting Around Woodpark

The suburb is also served by the T-way bus system, which has two stops in Woodpark. This makes it easy for people to travel around the area.

Parks and Recreation

Right across the road from the shops, there is a park. It's a great spot for people to relax and enjoy the outdoors. In recent years, Woodpark has seen some growth, with new and popular cafes opening up.

People and Cultures of Woodpark

Woodpark is home to a diverse group of people from many different backgrounds. This mix of cultures makes the suburb a vibrant place to live.

Ancestry and Birthplaces

  • Many people in Woodpark have Australian, English, or Lebanese family roots.
  • Other common backgrounds include Irish and Italian.
  • Most people (about two-thirds) living in Woodpark were born in Australia.
  • Other countries where people were born include Lebanon, New Zealand, Fiji, the Philippines, and England.

Languages Spoken at Home

  • While most people speak English at home, many other languages are also spoken.
  • Arabic is a common language, along with Hindi, Cantonese, Italian, and Greek. This shows the rich cultural mix in the suburb.

Religious Beliefs

  • The most common religion in Woodpark is Catholic.
  • Other religions followed by residents include Anglican, Islam, and Eastern Orthodox.
  • Some people also reported having no religion.
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