New and modified suburbs in Blacktown City

Published on 28 October 2020

On 7 September 2020, the Minister for Customer Service approved 6 new suburbs and the realignment 7 existing suburb boundaries in the North West Growth Area (NWGA) in Blacktown. The new suburbs will come into effect when published in the NSW Government Gazette on 6 November 2020.

The NWGA covers an area of approximately 10,000 hectares across the Local Government Areas of Blacktown, Hawkesbury and The Hills. It is divided into 16 precincts that are released by the NSW Government for urban development as utility services become available. Blacktown LGA has the majority of the NWGA, covering an area of approximately 7,700 hectares across 12 Precincts.

These areas are being rezoned and are developing from rural to various urban land uses including residential, commercial, industrial, open space and infrastructure. As a result of urbanisation, we estimate that the NWGA precincts in Blacktown may ultimately provide 85,000 dwellings that will accommodate 250,000 people.

We began a process in 2014 to create new suburbs of a more manageable size for the existing and incoming residents given the significant growth in population. The process of creating new suburbs is managed by the Geographical Names Board (GNB) under the Geographical Names Act 1966. The NSW Minister for Customer Service has the final say on the suburb names and boundaries.

The new suburb names are based on the themes of geography, history and botany. The suburb boundaries are based on natural and built topographic features, such us creeks, railway lines and major roads. This process satisfies the GNB naming guidelines.

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Name

Angus

Boundaries

New locality comprising parts of Marsden Park and Riverstone.

Meaning

Named after a former Shire President of Blacktown Shire Council, 1917-1920.

Area

764 hectares

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Name

Grantham Farm

Boundaries

New locality comprising part of the existing suburb of Riverstone

Meaning

Grantham Farm was named after the Grantham Farm Estate which was a subdivision of the original land of ‘Riverstone’ in 1810. It contained a 6 bedroom cottage and other outbuildings as well as vineyards.

Area

362 hectares

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Name

Melonba

Boundaries

New locality comprising part of the existing suburb of Marsden Park.

Meaning

Darug name for a type of wattle found in the area.

Area

489 hectares

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Name

Nirimba Fields

Boundaries

New locality comprising part of the existing suburb of Quakers Hill and Schofields.

Meaning

Nirimba is the Darug word for “Pelican”. It represents the former RAAF site. The area was commissioned by the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) in 1953 and named HMAS Nirimba. It was used by the RAN until 1994. The site was redeveloped and the Nirimba Education Precinct was named in 1995.

Area

260 hectares

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Name

Richards

Boundaries

New locality comprising of parts of Riverstone and Vineyard. The boundaries include all of the NWGA Riverstone West Precinct.

Meaning

Named after Benjamin Richards who established the Riverstone Meatworks in 1878.

Area

280 hectares

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Name

Tallawong

Boundaries

New locality comprising part of the existing suburbs of Schofields and Rouse Hill.

Meaning

Tallawong is named after the metro station located within the new suburb boundary. Tallawong is also the Darug word for Apple Gum Tree.

Area

412 hectares

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Name

Marsden Park

Boundaries

Reconfigured boundaries consisting of the original suburb of Marsden Park. It now includes part of the existing suburbs of Riverstone and Schofields. Areas excluded are now part of the suburbs of Melonba, Angus, Schofields and Shanes Park.

Meaning

Existing historic suburb named after Samuel Marsden (1764-1838) who was a Church of England Minister and landowner in the area. The name Marsden Park is retained for those businesses in Sydney Business Park. It also facilitates the planning of the Strategic Centre and future metro station in an identifiable suburb.

Area

1,368 hectares

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Name

Quakers Hill

Boundaries

Reconfigured boundaries. It now excludes some areas to the new suburb of Nirimba Fields.

Meaning

Existing historic suburb name that has been associated with the area since 1806. When subdivision of large properties was undertaken in the early 1900s, the developers named the area, Quakers Hill.

Area

925 hectares

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Name

Riverstone

Boundaries

Reconfigured suburb boundaries. Areas excluded from Riverstone now form part of the existing suburbs of Vineyard, Schofields, Marsden Park and Rouse Hill, and the new suburbs of Angus, Richards and Grantham Farm.

Meaning

Existing historic suburb named after Lieutenant-Colonel Maurice Charles O'Connell who was granted 2,500 acres (1,010 ha) by Governor Macquarie in this area. He named his grant 'Riverstone' after his birthplace in Ireland.

Area

552 hectares

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Name

Rouse Hill

Boundaries

Reconfigured suburb boundary. Excluded areas now form part of the new suburb of Tallawong. The suburb area is located in Blacktown and The Hills LGAs.

Meaning

Existing historic suburb named after Richard Rouse who received a land grant in 1813 and built a house in the area.

Area

688 hectares (within Blacktown LGA)

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Name

Schofields

Boundaries

Reconfigured boundaries consisting mostly of the original suburb of Schofields. It now includes some areas of Marsden Park, and excludes some areas to the new suburb of Tallawong.

Meaning

Existing historic suburb named after the early settler John Schofield, who owned a square mile (259 ha) of land. Schofield's Siding was built on this land in 1870.

Area

1,021 hectares

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Name

Shanes Park

Boundaries

Reconfigured boundaries to now include additional land from the existing suburb of Marsden Park.

Meaning

Existing historic suburb named after an estate owned by John Harris (1754-1838) who came to Australia on the Second Fleet in 1790 and was appointed Chief Surgeon of the colony. His many landholdings included a property on South Creek known as Shanes Park Estate.

Area

941 hectares

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Name

Vineyard

Boundaries

Part of Vineyard retains its original boundaries. Areas excluded from Vineyard now form part of the new suburb of Richards, and areas included from part of Riverstone. The suburb area is located in the Blacktown and Hawkesbury LGAs.

Meaning

Existing historic suburb name. The area was originally part of Windsor's wine-growing district and takes its name from the surrounding vineyards.

Area

309 hectares (within Blacktown LGA)

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Who is the authority for suburb names and boundaries?

Under the Geographical Names Act 1966, the Geographical Names Board is responsible for assigning suburb names, determining their extent and publishing their details in the NSW Government Gazette. The final determination is made by the NSW Minister for Customer Service.

Why did the suburb boundaries and names change?

The population in the area is increasing significantly. Creating smaller sized suburbs will assist essential service providers and our Council to manage and deliver services to residents.

What happens to my mail if it is posted to the old suburb name?

Australia Post has advised that any mail that is posted to an old suburb name will take a little longer to deliver however it will still arrive at the intended address.

Do I need to let courier companies know that my suburb name is new?

When ordering products and services, you should advise them that your suburb name has recently changed. This will ensure the company is aware of the suburb change and assist them with delivery to the correct address. It may take some time for organisations to recognise your new suburb. If you have difficulties locating your address, go to maps.six.nsw.gov.au to check your new address.

When does the title get updated on my property?

A title is only accurate at the time it is registered with Land Registry Services NSW. It will be updated with the new suburb name if the property is sold or ownership is transferred. For title enquiries contact NSW Land Registry Services on 02 8776 3573 or 1300 396 076 or via nswlrs.com.au/Contact-Us

When will Google Maps and Apple Maps be updated?

Google Maps and Apple Maps are updated when they receive information that a change is required. They get their updates from other spatial service providers, not Council.

I have an application with Council with the previous suburb name. What happens now?

If you have an application with Council - such as a Development Application - which was submitted with the previous address, Council will still recognise the previous suburb. Council may change the description on the determination of the application, using the new suburb name. Please be sure to write the legal property description - the lot, section, and DP (deposited plan), as this information does not change when the suburb name changes.

Will there be any effect on the value of my property?

There is no evidence to suggest that property values change as a result of an alteration in suburb name.

Will my Council rates change?

Council rates will not change as a result of a new suburb name.

Will my postcode change?

Some postcodes will change. The new postcodes are listed on this page and affected residents have been notified of any change to their address and postcode.