Annangrove

Annangrove
Suburb
Hill Climb Drive, Annangrove in 2008
Hill Climb Drive, Annangrove in 2008
Annangrove is located in Sydney
Annangrove
Annangrove
Interactive map of Annangrove
Coordinates: 33°39′09″S 150°56′27″E / 33.65255°S 150.94096°E / -33.65255; 150.94096
CountryAustralia
StateNew South Wales
CitySydney
LGA
Location
Government
 • State electorate
 • Federal division
Elevation
86 m (282 ft)
Population
 • Total1,472 (SAL 2021)
Postcode
2156
Suburbs around Annangrove
Gables Maraylya Kenthurst
Nelson Annangrove Kenthurst
Rouse Hill Kellyville Kenthurst

Annangrove is a suburb of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia 42 kilometres north-west of the Sydney central business district in the local government area of The Hills Shire and part of the Hills District region.

History

The original inhabitants of the Annangrove area were the Dharug people.

The first British settler in the area that is now Annangrove was Stephen Cusbert, who settled there in the early 1860s.

Annangrove was founded by Edward Charles Johnston, grandson of George Johnston. The town was named after Annan, Scotland where George Johnston was born. Edward first bought land in Annangrove in 1893. By 1895 the local post office and school had taken the name Annangrove. Though the use of the name Annan Grove was also common at this time.

Annangrove was originally used by for logging, before orchards were planted there.

On 20 October 1896 the Annangrove Church of England was opened. It joined the Provisional Parish of Dural in 1939.

The first telephone in Annangrove was officially opened in July 1914. The next year, in November 1915, Annangrove was struck by a bushfire. The hills near Blue Gum Creek, which separates Annangrove and Kenthurst, were burnt bare of trees.

Phil Ward races at Amaroo Park in 1980

In 1963 Amaroo Park Raceway opened in Annangrove., it continued to operate until the final race was held there on 23 August 1998.

By 1978 Annangrove had a population of 400.

Places of worship

Demographics

According to the 2021 census of Population, there were 1,472 residents in Annangrove. 80.9% of people were born in Australia and 86.7% of people only spoke English at home. The most common responses for religious affiliation were Catholic 40.8%, No Religion 19.7% and Anglican 14.8%.

Parks and recreation

There is a major park called Annangrove Park Reserve (a.k.a. Annangrove Park Sportsground).

It is a multi-use reserve featuring a grassed field with a synthetic cricket pitch in the centre, two synthetic tennis courts, a children's playground, Scouts & Girl Guides hall and a picnic shelter.

The reserve space to the north and west are threatened species areas in which no activities are allowed.

The soccer fields are the home ground of Box Hill Rangers AFC who play within the Hills Football competition.

References

  1. ↑ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Annangrove (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  2. ↑ Gregory's Sydney Street Directory, Gregory's Publishing Company, 2002, Map 187
  3. 1 2 3 "Annangrove - Sydney Hills Australia". Sydney Hills Australia. Retrieved 15 May 2026.
  4. ↑ "Annan Grove". Windsor And Richmond Gazette. Vol. 25, no. 1251. New South Wales, Australia. 10 August 1912. p. 4. Retrieved 15 May 2026 – via National Library of Australia.
  5. 1 2 "Yes sir, thar's rivalry in them thar Hills". The Sydney Morning Herald. New South Wales, Australia. 9 November 1978. p. 7.
  6. ↑ "ANNAN GROVE". Windsor And Richmond Gazette. Vol. 11, no. 528. New South Wales, Australia. 29 October 1898. p. 12. Retrieved 15 May 2026 – via National Library of Australia.
  7. ↑ "Annan Grove". Windsor And Richmond Gazette. Vol. 21, no. 1049. New South Wales, Australia. 19 September 1908. p. 13. Retrieved 15 May 2026 – via National Library of Australia.
  8. ↑ "Kellyville: Neighbourly Help". The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate. Vol. X, no. 468. New South Wales, Australia. 7 November 1896. p. 5. Retrieved 15 May 2026 – via National Library of Australia.
  9. ↑ "History". Dural Anglican Church. Retrieved 15 May 2026.
  10. ↑ "Annangrove". Windsor And Richmond Gazette. Vol. 26, no. 1353. New South Wales, Australia. 24 July 1914. p. 4. Retrieved 15 May 2026 – via National Library of Australia.
  11. ↑ "Bush Fires". Windsor And Richmond Gazette. Vol. 26, no. 1422. New South Wales, Australia. 19 November 1915. p. 10. Retrieved 15 May 2026 – via National Library of Australia.
  12. ↑ "Annangrove". Windsor And Richmond Gazette. Vol. 26, no. 1438. New South Wales, Australia. 10 March 1916. p. 10. Retrieved 15 May 2026 – via National Library of Australia.
  13. ↑ "Motor Cycle Racing". The Biz. No. 2994. New South Wales, Australia. 20 November 1963. p. 16. Retrieved 15 May 2026 – via National Library of Australia.
  14. ↑ "Amaroo Park". RacingCircuits.info. Retrieved 15 May 2026.
  15. ↑ Australian Zoroastrian Association Of NSW Incorporated
  16. ↑ "Hansard". ParlInfo. Australian Government. Retrieved 19 January 2015.
  17. ↑ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Annangrove (State Suburb)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 2 August 2024. Edit this at Wikidata
  18. ↑ "Annangrove Park Sportsground". www.thehills.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved 19 August 2026.
  19. ↑ "Box Hill Rangers". Hills Football Association. Retrieved 19 August 2026.