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Glossodia, New South Wales

Coordinates: 33°32′04″S 150°46′56″E / 33.53432°S 150.78231°E / -33.53432; 150.78231
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Glossodia
SydneyNew South Wales
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Population2,865 (2021 census)[1]
Postcode(s)2756
Elevation51 m (167 ft)
Location68 km (42 mi) north-west of Sydney CBD
LGA(s)City of Hawkesbury
State electorate(s)Hawkesbury
Federal division(s)Macquarie
Suburbs around Glossodia:
East Kurrajong and Tennyson East Kurrajong East Kurrajong and Wilberforce
Tennyson Glossodia Wilberforce
North Richmond Freemans Reach Freemans Reach and Wilberforce

Glossodia is a small town in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Glossodia is located 68 kilometres north-west of the Sydney central business district in the local government area of the City of Hawkesbury.

History

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Glossodia was formerly known as "Currency Creek" and its name was changed in 1922. The name Glossodia originates from a small genus of mostly purple orchids from Australia, which grow in the area.[2]

Population

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According to the 2021 census, there were 2,865 residents in Glossodia. 89.1% of people were born in Australia and 93.2% of people spoke only English at home. The most common ancestries were Australian 46.2%, English 43.1%, Scottish 9.5%, Maltese 9.2% and Irish 9.0%. The most common responses for religion were No Religion 39.0%, Catholic 26.8% and Anglican 20.3%.[1]

Landmarks

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The suburb is home to Glossodia Public School. The area includes a day care centre, Community Centre, shops, and soccer fields, all within walking distance of the school. It is also the location of the Sydney Guide Dog Centre.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Glossodia (State Suburb)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 8 June 2023. Edit this at Wikidata Material was copied from this source, which is available under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.</
  2. ^ Nichols, Michelle (2004). Pictorial History Hawkesbury. Kingsclear Books. p. 40.
  3. ^ "Guide Dogs Centre | Guide Dogs NSW/ACT". Guidedogs.com.au. Retrieved 17 May 2012.

33°32′04″S 150°46′56″E / 33.53432°S 150.78231°E / -33.53432; 150.78231