North Strathfield, New South Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids North StrathfieldSydney, New South Wales |
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Bakehouse Quarter
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| Population | 4,767 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2137 | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 15 km (9 mi) west of Sydney CBD | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Canada Bay | ||||||||||||||
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| Federal Division(s) | Reid | ||||||||||||||
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North Strathfield is a suburb in the inner-west of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. North Strathfield is located 15 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district, in the local government area of the City of Canada Bay. Strathfield and Strathfield South are separate suburbs, to the south.
History
Strathfield was the name of one of the large homes of the local area. A major landmark in the area is Ardill House (or Our Children's Home) in Davidson Avenue, which was built by in 1861 John Bibb for Henry David Bray. It was enlarged circa 1880 and is now on the Register of the National Estate.
North Strathfield was an area of industrial developments. In recent years, the area has been gentrified, with many high density residential developments replacing industrial sites.
Transport
North Strathfield railway station is on the Northern Line of the Sydney Trains network.
Images for kids
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Bakehouse Quarter, former Arnotts factory
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Bakehouse Quarter
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Commonwealth Bank, Concord Road
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Bakehouse Quarter
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North Strathfield Station
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The McDonald College
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Fire Station, Concord Road
