Castlereagh, New South Wales

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Castlereagh Sydney, NSWAustralia[[locality of county::City of Penrith|]]
Established:	1810
Postcode:	2749
Location:	67 km west of Sydney CBD
LGA:	City of Penrith
State District:	Penrith
Federal Division:	Lindsay
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Castlereagh is a suburb of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Castlereagh is located 67 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district, in the local government area of the City of Penrith and is part of the Greater Western Sydney region.

Contents 1 History 2 Transport 3 Schools 4 External links

[edit] History

The suburb is one of the most historic sites in Australia's history, being one of the five towns Governor Lachlan Macquarie founded in 1810. After two hundred years, the rich river flats still provide for a thriving agricultural industry along the Nepean River. Many of Penrith district's pioneering families had originated from Castlereagh. The suburb's historical importance is reflected in its many surviving farmhouses, outbuildings, churches and cemeteries.

[edit] Transport

Castlereagh Road is one of the important transport link in Sydney connecting the Hawkesbury and Penrith regions.

[edit] Schools

The area has an historic public school (Castlereagh Public School) and a K-6 parent-controlled Christian school (The Lakes Christian College)

[edit] External links

• Penrith Local Suburb Profiles

• Maps and aerial photos for 33°40′19″S 150°40′42″E / -33.67192, 150.67838Coordinates: 33°40′19″S 150°40′42″E / -33.67192, 150.67838

• The Lakes Christian College

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