Homebush West NSW, 2140
Homebush West Real Estate: Suburb Profile
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If you are making a move to Homebush West, continue reading for a brief historical overview to discover more about the amazing lifestyle and what makes this suburb a worthy option.
Overview Homebush West is a suburb located within the Inner West of Sydney, just 13 kilometres away from the Sydney CBD. Neighbouring Homebush West are the suburbs of Lidcombe, Flemington, Sydney Olympic Park, Homebush, Rookwood, and Strathfield.
Based on the 2016 census, Homebush is home to 8,609 residents.
Living in Homebush West Homebush West is described as an “excellent suburb” conveniently located close to the Sydney CBD. The area is very well serviced by public transport, and there are plenty of amenities around.
In the south of the suburb are local businesses, a bakery and an organic grocer. On the other side of the railway is a cluster of restaurants, primarily Asian cuisine that include Sri Lankan, Chinese and Vietnamese. North of the restaurants are the Sydney Markets and Paddy’s Flemington Markets. Here, fresh produce, flowers and housewares are sold.
There is a public school in the suburb that serves Kinder to Year 6 levels.
History of Homebush West The area was initially called “Flemington” by John Fleming, who received a grant of 200 acres of land here. The name Homebush West describes its geographical location - west of the suburb of Homebush - which was named after an estate built in this area.
In 1882, the land was purchased by the Underwood Estate and subdivisions in the land began. The streets (which still survives today) were named after various areas in southern England.
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