| Wakeley Sydney, New South Wales |
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| Postcode: | 2176 | ||||||||||||
| Property Value: | AUD $366,500 (2009) | ||||||||||||
| Location: | 34 km (21 mi) west of Sydney CBD | ||||||||||||
| LGA: | City of Fairfield | ||||||||||||
| State District: | Cabramatta | ||||||||||||
| Federal Division: | Fowler | ||||||||||||
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Wakeley is a suburb of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Wakeley is located 34 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district in the local government area of the City of Fairfield. Wakeley is part of the Greater Western Sydney region.
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History
Wakeley is named after Daniel Wakeley, an early settler in the area. It was mainly used for farming until being redeveloped as a residential suburb in 1980.[1]
Commercial Area
Wakeley has a small shopping complex.
Schools
- King Park Public School
- Mary MacKillop College, which is run by the Sisters of St Joseph.
Churches
A Salvation Army and charity centre are also there.
References
- ^ The Book of Sydney Suburbs, Frances Pollon, Angus & Robertson Publishers, 1990, p.146 ISBN 0-207-14495-8
External links
- Wakeley, New South Wales is at coordinates 33°52′34″S 150°54′44″E / 33.87620°S 150.91235°ECoordinates: 33°52′34″S 150°54′44″E / 33.87620°S 150.91235°E
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