Yarramundi, New South Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids YarramundiSydney, New South Wales |
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 Yarramundi
Location in New South Wales
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| Population | 866 (2011 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2753 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 45 m (148 ft) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 69 km (43 mi) from Sydney CBD | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Hawkesbury | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Hawkesbury | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Macquarie | ||||||||||||||
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Yarramundi is a suburb located in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It's about 69 kilometers west of the main city center of Sydney. This area is part of the City of Hawkesbury, which is a local government area.
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What's in a Name? The History of Yarramundi
Yarramundi is named after an important Indigenous Australian man. His name was Yarramundi, and he belonged to the Boorooberongal clan of the Darug people. He was known as a garadyi, which means a 'doctor' or a wise person. Europeans called him 'the chief of the Richmond Tribe'.
This area was once known by a different name, Kearns Retreat.
How Sand Was Mined in Yarramundi
In 1925, a company called Nepean Sand and Gravel Limited started a sand mine. This mine was on an island at Yarramundi Falls. To move the sand, they used an aerial ropeway. This ropeway connected the island to railway tracks near a place called Phillip. These tracks were part of an old railway line that went to Kurrajong.
A big flood later destroyed the ropeway. So, in 1927, a new railway track was built. This track went from the existing railway sidings directly to the mine on the island. The company even had its own trains to move the sand! By July 1946, trucks started to be used instead of the railway for transport.
Keeping the Community Safe
The Yarramundi Rural Fire Brigade helps keep the area safe from fires. Their station is located on Springwood Road in Yarramundi.
Fun Things to Do in Yarramundi
Yarramundi offers several places for sports and recreation.
- Camp Yarramundi is run by the YMCA, offering many outdoor activities.
- The Yellowmundee Track is a popular spot for mountain biking, managed by the Western Sydney Mountain Bike Club.
- Action Paintball Games provides an exciting outdoor activity for groups.
Who Lives in Yarramundi?
The number of people living in Yarramundi has grown over the years.
- In the 2001 Census, there were 597 people.
- By the 2006 Census, the population grew to 798 people.
- In the 2011 Census, 866 people lived in Yarramundi.
