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| ⚫ | '''Caddens''' is a [[suburb]] of |
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{{Infobox Australian place |
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| type = suburb |
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| city = Sydney |
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| name = Caddens |
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| state = nsw |
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| lga = [[Penrith City Council]] |
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| postcode = 2747 |
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| pop = 3,487 |
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| gazetted = 2012 |
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| pop_year = {{CensusAU|2021}} |
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| pop_footnotes = <ref name="census21">{{Census 2021 AUS|id=SAL10741 |name=Caddens (State Suburb) |accessdate=7 August 2024 |quick=on}}</ref> |
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| elevation = 71 |
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| stategov = [[Electoral district of Londonderry|Londonderry]] |
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| fedgov = [[Division of Lindsay|Lindsay]] |
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| near-nw = [[Kingswood, New South Wales|Kingswood]] |
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| near-n = [[Kingswood, New South Wales|Kingswood]] |
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| near-ne = [[Claremont Meadows, New South Wales|Claremont Meadows]] |
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| near-w = [[Kingswood, New South Wales|Kingswood]] |
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| near-e = [[Claremont Meadows, New South Wales|Claremont Meadows]] |
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| near-sw = [[Orchard Hills, New South Wales|Orchard Hills]] |
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| near-s = [[Orchard Hills, New South Wales|Orchard Hills]] |
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| near-se = [[Claremont Meadows, New South Wales|Claremont Meadows]] |
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| dist1 = 48 |
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| dir1 = W |
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| location1 = Sydney CBD |
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| ⚫ | '''Caddens''' is a [[suburb]] of [[Sydney]], in the state of [[New South Wales]] in [[Australia]]. It is a new masterplanned residential neighborhood located {{Convert|49|km|mi}} west of the [[Sydney central business district]], in the [[Local government in Australia|local government area]] of the [[City of Penrith]] featuring views of the scenic Blue Mountains. The suburb's postcode is 2747.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://auspost.com.au/postcode/caddens|title=Caddens Postcode|first=Australia|last=Post|website=Auspost.com.au}}</ref> |
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The suburb is bounded by: [[Western Sydney University#Penrith|Western Sydney University Penrith Campus]] to the north, [[Claremont Meadows, New South Wales|Claremont Meadows]] to the east, [[Orchard Hills, New South Wales|Orchard Hills]] at Caddens Road to the south, and [[Kingswood, New South Wales|Kingswood]] to the west. |
The suburb is bounded by: [[Western Sydney University#Penrith|Western Sydney University Penrith Campus]] to the north, [[Claremont Meadows, New South Wales|Claremont Meadows]] to the east, [[Orchard Hills, New South Wales|Orchard Hills]] at Caddens Road to the south, and [[Kingswood, New South Wales|Kingswood]] to the west. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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Caddens was named after Thomas John Fuller Cadden, a prominent business entrepreneur and pioneer of major development in the Penrith area. |
Caddens was named after Thomas John Fuller Cadden, a prominent business entrepreneur and pioneer of major development in the Penrith area. |
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Caddens was officially designated as a separate suburb on |
Caddens was officially designated as a separate suburb on 30 March 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gnb.nsw.gov.au/place_naming/placename_search/extract?id=MnIOXtsySX|title=Extract - Geographical Names Board of NSW|first=Geographical Name Board of New South|last=Wales|website=Gnb.nsw.gov.au}}</ref> Caddens was previously part of the neighboring suburb of [[Kingswood, New South Wales|Kingswood]]. As at the {{CensusAU|2021}} the population of Caddens is 3,487.<ref name="census21"/> |
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==Housing== |
==Housing== |
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The first housing developments were completed in 2013.<ref>http://www.earth.google.com</ref> Prior to this, the land was used |
The first housing developments were completed in 2013.<ref>[http://www.earth.google.com] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100908230721/http://earth.google.com/|date=2010-09-08}}</ref> Prior to this, the land was used predominantly for farming. |
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==Education== |
==Education== |
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Caddens is very close to [[Western Sydney University#Penrith|Western Sydney University Penrith Campus]], which lies outside the northern boundary of the suburb. It also falls within the high school catchment area of Kingswood High School. The suburb also lies within three public schools' catchment areas.<ref>http://www.schoolcatchment.com.au/?page_id=488</ref> |
Caddens is very close to [[Western Sydney University#Penrith|Western Sydney University Penrith Campus]], which lies outside the northern boundary of the suburb. It also falls within the high school catchment area of Kingswood High School. The suburb also lies within three public schools' catchment areas.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.schoolcatchment.com.au/?page_id=488|title=Sydney High School Catchment Map|website=Australian Public School Information}}</ref> |
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==Hospitals== |
==Hospitals== |
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Hospitals nearby include the [[Nepean Hospital]], Nepean Private Hospital, [[Mount Druitt Hospital]] and [[Blacktown Hospital]] |
Hospitals nearby include the [[Nepean Hospital]], Nepean Private Hospital, [[Mount Druitt Hospital]] and [[Blacktown Hospital]]. |
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==Shopping== |
==Shopping== |
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Caddens Corner Shopping Centre on O'Connell Street is now open. Shopping centres in surrounding suburbs include Southland Shopping Centre Penrith, Nepean Village, Westfield Penrith, St Marys Village Shopping Centre and Station Plaza in St Marys. |
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==Churches== |
==Churches== |
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==Transport== |
==Transport== |
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===Road=== |
===Road=== |
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The suburb is situated very close to the [[M4 |
The suburb is situated very close to the [[M4 Motorway (Sydney)|M4 Motorway]] and the [[Great Western Highway]]. |
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===Bus=== |
===Bus=== |
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Caddens is serviced by two bus routes that are operated by [[ |
Caddens is serviced by two bus routes that are operated by [[Busways]]: the 774 bus service between [[Mount Druitt]] and [[Penrith, New South Wales|Penrith]] and the 781 bus to Penrith via [[Glenmore Park, New South Wales|Glenmore Park]], and St Marys via [[Claremont Meadows]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.busways.com.au/blacktown/travelling-with-us/route-maps|title=Blacktown - Busways|website=[[Busways]]}}</ref> |
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===Rail=== |
===Rail=== |
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Kingswood railway station, Sydney|Kingswood and Werrington railway station|Werrington]] railway stations are the closest with direct connections to the |
[[Kingswood railway station, Sydney|Kingswood]] and [[Werrington railway station|Werrington]] railway stations are the closest with direct connections to the [[Sydney central business district|Sydney CBD]], [[Penrith railway station, Sydney|Penrith]], [[Blacktown railway station|Blacktown]] and [[Parramatta railway station|Parramatta]].<ref>{{Cite New South Wales transport timetables|Western}}</ref> Alternatively, residents can catch the local bus services that connect to [[St Marys railway station, Sydney|St Marys railway station]]. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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{{Reflist}} |
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{{Sydney Penrith suburbs}} |
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[[Category:Suburbs of Sydney]] |
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[[Category:City of Penrith]] |
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Latest revision as of 10:14, 19 September 2024
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| Population | 3,487 (2021 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| Gazetted | 2012 | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2747 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 71 m (233 ft) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 48 km (30 mi) W of Sydney CBD | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Penrith City Council | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Londonderry | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Lindsay | ||||||||||||||
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Caddens is a suburb of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales in Australia. It is a new masterplanned residential neighborhood located 49 kilometres (30 mi) west of the Sydney central business district, in the local government area of the City of Penrith featuring views of the scenic Blue Mountains. The suburb's postcode is 2747.[2]
The suburb is bounded by: Western Sydney University Penrith Campus to the north, Claremont Meadows to the east, Orchard Hills at Caddens Road to the south, and Kingswood to the west.
History
[edit]Caddens was named after Thomas John Fuller Cadden, a prominent business entrepreneur and pioneer of major development in the Penrith area. Caddens was officially designated as a separate suburb on 30 March 2012.[3] Caddens was previously part of the neighboring suburb of Kingswood. As at the 2021 census the population of Caddens is 3,487.[1]
Housing
[edit]The first housing developments were completed in 2013.[4] Prior to this, the land was used predominantly for farming.
Education
[edit]Caddens is very close to Western Sydney University Penrith Campus, which lies outside the northern boundary of the suburb. It also falls within the high school catchment area of Kingswood High School. The suburb also lies within three public schools' catchment areas.[5]
Hospitals
[edit]Hospitals nearby include the Nepean Hospital, Nepean Private Hospital, Mount Druitt Hospital and Blacktown Hospital.
Shopping
[edit]Caddens Corner Shopping Centre on O'Connell Street is now open. Shopping centres in surrounding suburbs include Southland Shopping Centre Penrith, Nepean Village, Westfield Penrith, St Marys Village Shopping Centre and Station Plaza in St Marys.
Churches
[edit]The Penrith Baptist Church, built in 2014, is located in Caddens on Caddens Road. Many other churches and places of worship are found in nearby suburbs.
Parks
[edit]Large amounts of land are currently and planned to be occupied by green spaces. The Roger Nethercote Park and Hilltop Park are some more prominent green areas.
Transport
[edit]Road
[edit]The suburb is situated very close to the M4 Motorway and the Great Western Highway.
Bus
[edit]Caddens is serviced by two bus routes that are operated by Busways: the 774 bus service between Mount Druitt and Penrith and the 781 bus to Penrith via Glenmore Park, and St Marys via Claremont Meadows.[6]
Rail
[edit]Kingswood and Werrington railway stations are the closest with direct connections to the Sydney CBD, Penrith, Blacktown and Parramatta.[7] Alternatively, residents can catch the local bus services that connect to St Marys railway station.
References
[edit]- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Caddens (State Suburb)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
- ^ Post, Australia. "Caddens Postcode". Auspost.com.au.
- ^ Wales, Geographical Name Board of New South. "Extract - Geographical Names Board of NSW". Gnb.nsw.gov.au.
- ^ [1] Archived 2010-09-08 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Sydney High School Catchment Map". Australian Public School Information.
- ^ "Blacktown - Busways". Busways.
- ^ "T1: Western line timetable". Transport for NSW.
