Locality Guide
- Dulwich Hill, NSW
Location Description
Dulwich Hill is a suburb of Sydney’s inner west, just 8 km south west of the CBD. The area offers an extensive mix of original Federation, Victorian and Californian Bungalow architecture.
Traditionally inhabited by the Cadigal Aboriginal people, this hillside town on the banks of the Cooks River would not be named Dulwich Hill until the early 1900s. Initially referred to as Wardell's Bush or Wardell’s Hill in reference to the areas first key land owner Dr Robert Wardell, the area was also commonly known as South Petersham or Fern Hill. This riverside region would primarily comprise farm land estates throughout the 1800s with the subdivision of the Abergeldie estate owned by tobacco tycoon Sir Hugh Dixon in 1928 into 153 separate allotments providing the basis for the village of Dulwich Hill. It would be the final major subdivision in Marrickville Council area and confirmed the residential status of the suburb. With a tram terminus and a railways station servicing the area, leafy Dulwich Hill was an attractive option when compared to neighboring more industrial suburbs of Petersham and Marrickville. As a suburb which went through substantial development in the early 20th century, the areas array of popular Federation housing architecture such as Californian Bungalows and large land blocks had Dulwich Hill more recently become popular with families and young people. With the Cooks River Parkland and Marrickville Golf Course running along its perimeters and a bustling hub of shops and eateries along New Canterbury Rd, Dulwich Hill offers residents a sense of community and a village atmosphere lacking in much of Sydney's inner suburbs.
In 2007, Dulwich Hill was singled out by the New York Times as a Sydney suburb worthy of international acclaim. Snubbing the nearby popular favourite Newtown, which the article dismisses as 'wall-to-wall restaurants and chichi boutiques', Dulwich Hill is applauded for its multicultural community. The New York Times article explores the variety of international food shops on the shopping strips along Marrickville and New Canterbury Rd. In addition, the proposed expansion of the Sydney light rail network through Dulwich Hill and terminating at Dulwich Hill station is proposed to finish in 2012 and will provide even environmentally friendly transport options into the city and to the North Shore.
Traditionally inhabited by the Cadigal Aboriginal people, this hillside town on the banks of the Cooks River would not be named Dulwich Hill until the early 1900s. Initially referred to as Wardell's Bush or Wardell’s Hill in reference to the areas first key land owner Dr Robert Wardell, the area was also commonly known as South Petersham or Fern Hill. This riverside region would primarily comprise farm land estates throughout the 1800s with the subdivision of the Abergeldie estate owned by tobacco tycoon Sir Hugh Dixon in 1928 into 153 separate allotments providing the basis for the village of Dulwich Hill. It would be the final major subdivision in Marrickville Council area and confirmed the residential status of the suburb. With a tram terminus and a railways station servicing the area, leafy Dulwich Hill was an attractive option when compared to neighboring more industrial suburbs of Petersham and Marrickville. As a suburb which went through substantial development in the early 20th century, the areas array of popular Federation housing architecture such as Californian Bungalows and large land blocks had Dulwich Hill more recently become popular with families and young people. With the Cooks River Parkland and Marrickville Golf Course running along its perimeters and a bustling hub of shops and eateries along New Canterbury Rd, Dulwich Hill offers residents a sense of community and a village atmosphere lacking in much of Sydney's inner suburbs.
In 2007, Dulwich Hill was singled out by the New York Times as a Sydney suburb worthy of international acclaim. Snubbing the nearby popular favourite Newtown, which the article dismisses as 'wall-to-wall restaurants and chichi boutiques', Dulwich Hill is applauded for its multicultural community. The New York Times article explores the variety of international food shops on the shopping strips along Marrickville and New Canterbury Rd. In addition, the proposed expansion of the Sydney light rail network through Dulwich Hill and terminating at Dulwich Hill station is proposed to finish in 2012 and will provide even environmentally friendly transport options into the city and to the North Shore.
Attractions
There are many parks in Dulwich Hill including Hercules Street Park, LF Laxton Reserve Park, Johnson Park and Hoskins Park.
Canterbury Racecourse is close by.
Canterbury Racecourse is close by.
Facilities
Arlington Recreation Reserve
Williams Pde
Facilities: Sportsground, toilets
Allison Playground
61 Terrace Rd
Facilities: Playground
Hoskins Park
Pigott and Davies St
Facilities: Playground, gardens
J F Laxton Reserve
Union St
Facilities: Playground, BBQ, sheltered picnic, playing field
Jack Shanahan Park
Hercules St
Facilities: Skatebowl, sheltered seating, toilets, basketball, tennis court, mountain bike track
Johnson Park
Constitution Rd
Facilities: Playing field, basketball, cricket nets, toilets, BBQ, sheltered picnic, playground (shade due December 2008)
Morton Park
New Canterbury Rd
Facilities: Playground, BBQ and picnic area, gardens, ball games area
Rowe Playground
Keith St
Facilities: Playground
Denison Road Playground
194 Denison Rd
Facilities: Playground
Gilbert Barry Reserve
190 Wardell Rd
Facilities: Rest area, chess tables
Parade Playground
Terrace Rd
Facilities: Playground
Tennyson St Playground
16 Tennyson St
Facilities: Playground
Transport
Transport to and from the city is easy by regular trains and buses or by car.
Dulwich Hill boasts an excellent transport system. The Dulwich Hill Train station is on the Bankstown railway line of the CityRail network. It is serviced by frequent services to the Sydney CBD and South-Western suburbs.
The 426, 428, 425, 445, 412 and 411 bus routes run through Dulwich Hill to suburbs such as Canterbury, Marrickville, Newtown, Leichhardt, Balmain, Circular Quay and CBD.
For further information call the Transport Info line on 131500
Dulwich Hill boasts an excellent transport system. The Dulwich Hill Train station is on the Bankstown railway line of the CityRail network. It is serviced by frequent services to the Sydney CBD and South-Western suburbs.
The 426, 428, 425, 445, 412 and 411 bus routes run through Dulwich Hill to suburbs such as Canterbury, Marrickville, Newtown, Leichhardt, Balmain, Circular Quay and CBD.
For further information call the Transport Info line on 131500
Community
There is always something happening within the Dulwich Hill area be it a local street fare, a free painting or gardening class or information on volunteering within the local community.
Pre-Schools
Pre-schools servicing the area include:
Dulwich Hill Pre-School
(02) 9518 3271
Deborah Little Child Care Centre
(02) 9560 5226
Dulwich Hill Out Of School Care
(02) 9558 8199
Lewisham Out Of School Care
(02) 95601030
Dulwich Hill Early Childhood Centre
(02) 9560 2747
Happy Clown Kindergarten
(02) 9558 2683
Primary Schools
There are a number of primary schools in the area including:
St Maroun’s College
(02) 95592434
St Paul of the Cross School
(02) 95585308
Dulwich Hill Public School
(02) 9559 2699
St Brigid’s Primary School
(02) 95586926
Secondary Schools
Local secondary education facilities are available such as:
Dulwich Hill Visual Arts & Design School
(02) 95607299
Newington College
(02) 95605355
Trinity Grammar
(02) 9581-6000
Christian Brothers’ High School
(02) 8585 1744
Casimir Catholic College
(02) 9558 2888
Tertiary Schools
Tertiary institutions in the area include:
TAFE NSW – Sydney Institute Petersham College
(02) 92173400
Sport
There are a large variety of sporting venues in the region including Enmore Aquatic Centre, Petersham Swimming Pool, Hercules Street Tennis Courts, Beaman Park Golf Course and Canterbury Racecourse.
Other sporting venues include:
Marrickville Golf Club
9558 1876
Cnr Wharf Street and Beauchamp Street, Marrickville
Dulwich Hill Soccer Club
Phone: John Ferriera - 0412 076 212
1-3 Denby Street, Marrickville
Playing venue: Arlington Recreation Reserve, Williams Road, Dulwich Hill
Marrickville Soccer Club
Phone: Tony Lowry - 0415 389 680
PO Box 525, Marrickville
Playing venue: Mackey Park, Richardson Crescent, Marrickville
The Yoga Nook
(02) 9550 9155
Level 1, cnr Marrickville Rd and Durham St, Dulwich Hill
Dulwich Newtown Basketball Club
Phone: Geoff Howat 0425207034
Offices Servicing this Area
LJ Hooker Dulwich Hill
LJ Hooker Financial Services Inner West South
LJ Hooker Earlwood
449 New Canterbury Road
DULWICH HILL NSW
Phone: (02) 9569 8000
Fax: (02) 9550 9376
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DULWICH HILL NSW
Phone: (02) 9569 8000
Fax: (02) 9550 9376
dulwichhill@ljh.com.au
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449 New Canterbury Road
DULWICH HILL NSW
Phone: 02 9569 8000
Fax: 02 8569 0507
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DULWICH HILL NSW
Phone: 02 9569 8000
Fax: 02 8569 0507
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269 Homer Street
EARLWOOD NSW
Phone: (02) 9558 0555
Fax: (02) 9558 3245
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EARLWOOD NSW
Phone: (02) 9558 0555
Fax: (02) 9558 3245
earlwood@ljh.com.au
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