Werrington Downs, New South Wales
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Werrington Downs is a
History
Aboriginal culture
Prior to European settlement, what is now Werrington Downs was home to the Mulgoa people who spoke the
European settlement
The first land grant in the area was made in 1831 to Phillip Parker King, son of the Governor
Demographics
As per the 2011 Census, the most common ancestries in Werrington Downs were Australian 34.7%, English 29.2%, Irish 7.7%, Scottish 5.5% and German 2.4%. 81.6% of people were born in Australia with a median weekly household income of $1,725. The most common countries of birth were England 4.1%, New Zealand 1.7%, Scotland 0.9% and India 0.7%. The most common occupations in Werrington Downs included Clerical and Administrative Workers 18.9%, Technicians and Trades Workers 16.6%, Professionals 12.7%, Sales Workers 10.6%, and Community and Personal Service Workers 10.5%.[4]
Transport
Werrington Downs is serviced by one bus route, provided by
Facilities
The suburb has a neighbourhood centre and a preschool. The suburb is also known for its wide reserve areas which gives a lot of room for recreational activities. Werrington Downs is served by the shopping precinct at
Governance
At a local government level, Werrington Downs is part of the north ward of
References
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Werrington Downs (State Suburb)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 16 February 2014.
- ^ "Dharug Aboriginal History". Christopher Tobin. Archived from the original on 29 September 2007. Retrieved 26 July 2007.
- ^ "Penrith Local Suburb profiles – Werrington Downs". Penrith City Council. Retrieved 13 August 2007.
- ^ "2011 Census QuickStats: Werrington Downs".
- ^ "Busways route 782". Transport for NSW.