40-595: Cabramatta , also abbreviated as Cabra , is a suburb in South Western Sydney , in the state of New South Wales , Australia. Cabramatta is located 30 kilometres (19 mi) south-west of the Sydney central business district , in the local government area of the City of Fairfield . Cabramatta has been a melting pot for Southeast Asian and European peoples in the latter half of the 20th century. Initially, since
80-411: A Sydney suburb in the mid 20th century, partly as the result of a major state housing project in the nearby Liverpool area in the 1960s that in turn swallowed Cabramatta. The presence of a migrant hostel alongside Cabramatta High School was decisive in shaping the community in the post-war period. In the first phase, large numbers of post-war immigrants from Europe passed through the hostel and settled in
120-495: A basketball court and seating. The park underwent a major upgrade in 2009 as part of Fairfield City Council's Parks Improvement Program. The park also serves as a war memorial. A heritage-listed bandstand, built in 1922 to honour the soldiers who lost their lives fighting in the First World War, is located near the centre of the park. The Vietnam War Comradeship Memorial, a monument containing a fountain and pond centred upon
160-481: A book released in 2022 by Tracey Lien, ‘a young Vietnamese-Australian woman who returns home to her family in 90s Cabramatta in the wake of her brother’s shocking murder, determined to discover what happened a dramatic exploration of the intricate bonds and obligations of friendship, family, and community.’ 33°53′40″S 150°56′15″E / 33.89444°S 150.93750°E / -33.89444; 150.93750 South Western Sydney South Western Sydney
200-587: A bronze statue of two soldiers, is located near the main entrance of the park on Railway Pde. The monument was built to commemorate the comradeship between Australian and Vietnamese soldiers during the Vietnam War. Other parks located in Cabramatta include Heather King Park (located on Vale St), Hughes Street Park, Longfield Street Park, Bolivia Street Park, Antonietta Street Park, Bowden Street Reserve and Panorama Street Reserve. Cabramatta railway station
240-468: A documentary by Markus Lambert and Dai Le , was filmed in 1998. The documentary featured assassinated Cabramatta MP John Newman and former Fairfield Councillor Phuong Ngo , who was convicted of his murder, and was funded by SBS and screened by ABC TV. Little Fish (2005) was filmed in the Cabramatta area. It starred Cate Blanchett , Sam Neill , Hugo Weaving and Martin Henderson . Little Fish
280-597: A life for themselves in Cabramatta. Once Upon a Time in Cabramatta , a three-part documentary aired on SBS in 2012. Change of Our Lives (2013) is a film by Maria Tran about the Vietnamese community and hepatitis B , set in Cabramatta. The movie was commissioned by the Cancer Council and Information and Cultural Exchange (ICE). The Coconut Children by Vivian Pham gritty coming of age romance novel published in 2020 set in Cabramatta's 1990s among
320-484: A mystery. Controversy has arisen in the years since then of the presence of Ngo's name on various council plaques from his time on council. In September 2006, Fairfield Council announced the introduction of a trial ban on spitting in public on public health grounds. However, it was reported that advice provided to council from NSW Health was that spitting does not impact on the transmission of infectious diseases. The law proved difficult to prosecute. In April 2024,
360-578: A population of 208,475. The mayor of the City of Fairfield is Cr. Frank Carbone , the first popularly-elected independent mayor of Fairfield. Fairfield is considered one of the most ethnically diverse suburbs in Australia. At the 2021 census, the proportion of residents in the Fairfield local government area who stated their ancestry as Vietnamese and Assyrian , was in excess of sixteen times
400-483: A school was established in 1882, and a post office in 1886. Cabramatta remained a predominantly agricultural township. It developed a close community relationship with neighbouring Canley Vale, and until 1899, they shared a common municipality. In 1948, Cabramatta's local government merged with the neighbouring City of Fairfield, and today remains governed by the Fairfield City Council. It evolved into
440-473: Is a region of the city of Sydney , New South Wales , Australia . It is situated in the south-west of the larger Sydney metropolitan area, and is part of the predominantly working class area of Greater Western Sydney . Geographically, the region lies in the Cumberland Plain . There are a number of different boundaries and definitions for Sydney's South-West with majority of definitions including
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#1732776236757480-1168: Is a junction station on the Main Southern railway line . A taxi station can also be found on Arthur Street in front of Cabramatta Post Office with frequent services and many taxis. For details of bus services see Cabramatta station . According to the 2021 census , there were 21,142 residents in Cabramatta, with 28.6% of people born in Australia. The most common other countries of birth were Vietnam , comprising 37.6%, Cambodia – 8.0%, China (excludes SARs and Taiwan) – 4.0%, Thailand – 2.1%, and Laos – 1.3%. The most common ancestries were Vietnamese 37.8%, Chinese 27.9%, Khmer (Cambodian) 8.8%, Australian 5.2% and English 5.4%. 12.7% of people only spoke English at home. Other languages spoken at home included Vietnamese 43.3%, Cantonese 9.8%, Khmer 7.2%, Mandarin 4.9% and Min Nan 2.1%. The most common responses for religion in Cabramatta (State Suburbs) were Buddhism 42.2%, No Religion 24.0%, Catholic 13.5%, Not stated 8.1% and Christianity (Not Further Definition) 2.2%. Taking Charge of Cabramatta ,
520-417: Is about Tracy Heart, a former heroin addict who is desperately trying to escape her past and achieve her goals and dreams. Tracy lives with her mother and brother Ray in the suburb of Cabramatta, where heroin is readily available. The Finished People by Khoa Do , drama about three youths living on the streets of Cabramatta. Ra Choi is the story of four street kids down on their luck and trying to make
560-534: Is located within the Cabramatta CBD and forms the pedestrian mall between John Street and Arthur Street. The Pai Lau or gateway forms the main ornamental feature of Freedom Plaza and symbolises harmony and multiculturalism. It was opened in 1991 by Nick Greiner , the Premier of New South Wales at the time, as part of Lunar New Year celebrations. Dutton Plaza, a three-storey building located centrally within
600-404: Is south of Prospect Reservoir even though geographically the council is west of Sydney CBD and not south-west. Several institutions have 'South Western Sydney' in their title, including: This article related to the geography of Sydney is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Fairfield City Council The Fairfield City Council is a local government area in
640-592: Is the largest industrial zone in the Southern Hemisphere. It is also home to the Yennora industrial zone, where key operators in the area include Toll , Woolworths , Linfox , Australian Wool Handlers, Qube and Hume Building Products. At the 2021 census there were 208,475 people in the Fairfield local government area, of these 49.3 per cent were male and 50.7 per cent were female. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people made up 0.7 per cent of
680-606: The Local Government (Areas) Act 1948 , the 'Municipality of Cabramatta and Canley Vale' was amalgamated into the Municipality of Fairfield. In the 1976 census , the population had reached 114,000 and was becoming one of the larger local government areas in New South Wales. On 18 May 1979, the Municipality of Fairfield was granted city status , becoming the " City of Fairfield ". On Friday 29 June, 2001
720-575: The Western Sydney Regional Park . Fairfield City is mainly residential in nature with large-scale industrial estates at Wetherill Park and Smithfield . Fairfield Showground is an important cultural venue. Prominent roads such as Cumberland Highway and The Horsley Drive wind through it. Suburbs in the City of Fairfield are: For more than 30,000 years, Aboriginal people from the Cabrogal – Gandangara tribe have lived in
760-592: The first terrorist attack in Western Sydney's soil occurred at a Wakeley church, where an Islamic extremist stabbed bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel and five others, though all survived the attack. The City of Fairfield has a number of heritage-listed sites, including: Fairfield is a centre of manufacturing and distribution for Greater Western Sydney and home to the Smithfield-Wetherill Park Industrial Estate, which
800-415: The west of Sydney , in the state of New South Wales , Australia. The council was first incorporated as the "Municipal District of Smithfield and Fairfield" on 8 December 1888, and the council's name was changed to the "Municipality of Fairfield" in 1920, before being proclaimed a city in 1979. The City of Fairfield comprises an area of 102 square kilometres (39 sq mi) and as of the 2021 census had
840-448: The "Municipality of Smithfield and Fairfield" from 1906. On 26 October 1920, the council's name was changed to the " Municipality of Fairfield ", in recognition of the changing centre of business in the council area. Rapid population increase after World War II saw the settlement of many ex-service men and European migrants. Large scale Housing Commission development in the 1950s swelled the population to 38,000. From 1 January 1949, under
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#1732776236757880-411: The 1980s, Cabramatta has been a centre and community for the Vietnamese, as well as many residents from other Asian origins. Because of its high Vietnamese population, the suburb has earned the nickname ' Little Saigon '. In 1795, an early settler named Hatfield called the area 'Moonshine Run' because it was so heavily timbered that moonshine could not penetrate. The name Cabramatta first came into use in
920-451: The Cabramatta CBD, was opened in June 2016. The Fairfield City Council funded and owned retail development replaced an existing Council owned at-grade car park and amenities building, with all income from the new development to be invested in community projects. The development comprises 31 retail premises and amenities on the ground floor, four offices on the first floor, and 275 car spaces on
960-417: The City of Fairfield between the 2001 census and the 2006 census declined by 0.78 per cent; and in the subsequent five years to the 2011 census , population growth was 4.38 per cent. At the 2016 census, the population in the City increased by 5.89 per cent. When compared with total population growth of Australia for the same period, being 8.8 per cent, population growth in the Fairfield local government area
1000-656: The Vietnamese diaspora. ‘Life in the troubled neighborhood of Cabramatta demands too much too young. But Sonny wouldn't really know. Watching the world from her bedroom window, she exists only in second-hand romance novels and falls for any fast-food employee who happens to spare her a glance. Everything changes with the return of Vince, a boy who became a legend after he was hauled away in handcuffs. Sonny and Vince used to be childhood friends. But with all that happened in-between, childhood seems so long ago. It will take two years of juvie, an inebriated grandmother and an unexpected discovery for them to meet again. All Thats Left Unsaid
1040-461: The area in the early 19th century when the Bull family named a property they had purchased 'Cabramatta Park'. When a small village formed nearby in 1814, it took its name from that property. A township grew from this village, and a railway was built through Cabramatta in the 1850s. It was used for loading and unloading freight and livestock. The railway station was not open for public transport until 1856;
1080-406: The area including public, Catholic and private schools include: Schools previously located in Cabramatta include: There are five Vietnamese Buddhist temples in the suburb: The main public park in Cabramatta is Cabravale Park, which mainly fronts Railway Parade, but is also bordered by Park and McBurney Roads and Bartley Street. Cabravale Park contains children's play equipment, fitness equipment,
1120-625: The area. One of Sydney's oldest trees, the Bland Oak , was planted in the 1830s in Carramar. European settlement began early in the 19th century and was supported by railway construction in 1856. At the turn of the century the area had a population of 2,500 people and with fertile soils, produced crops for distribution in Sydney. The council was first incorporated as the " Municipal District of Smithfield and Fairfield " on 8 December 1888, becoming
1160-532: The early 1980s migration to Cabramatta declined, and as a result the migrant hostel and its many hundreds of small empty apartments lay prey to vandalism. Only the language school remained: it continued to teach English as a Second Language, until the entire hostel site was demolished and redeveloped into residential housing. A walk through the hostel before its demolition would have revealed closed and boarded-up corrugated iron buildings once home to kitchens, washing facilities, administration and so forth. Freedom Plaza
1200-541: The first and second floors. The public open space fronting the main entrance on the eastern side of the plaza was named Gough Whitlam Place, in honour of Gough Whitlam who represented Cabramatta as the Member for Werriwa from 1952 to 1978. In addition to plazas, the suburb features a number of arcades and lanes that contain retail stores, eateries and cafes. Such passageways include Belvedere Arcade, Dutton Lane, Ingal Way and Viet Hoa Arcade, among others. Local schools in
1240-418: The former deputy mayor of Fairfield and councillor from 1987 to 1998, Phuong Ngo , was convicted of the 1994 murder of the local state MP for Cabramatta (and former deputy mayor), John Newman , a crime which has been described as Australia's first political assassination. Ngo's alleged accomplices, Quang Dao and David Dinh, were acquitted and the identity of the killer who shot and fatally wounded Newman remains
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1280-412: The national average), the proportion of residents who spoke Vietnamese as either a first or second language (also nearly twenty times higher than the national average), and the proportion of residents who stated a religious affiliation with Catholicism and Buddhism (the latter being in excess of nine times the national average). Fairfield City Council is composed of thirteen councillors , including
1320-595: The national average. The area was linguistically diverse, with Vietnamese , Arabic , Assyrian Neo-Aramaic , or Cantonese languages spoken in households, and ranged from two times to seventeen times the national averages. The Smithfield–Wetherill Park Industrial Estate is the largest industrial estate in the Southern Hemisphere and is the centre of manufacturing and distribution in Greater Western Sydney, with more than 1,000 manufacturing, wholesale, transport and service firms. A few small areas of
1360-642: The original bushland remain, including examples of Cumberland Plain Woodland , which is listed under the Threatened Species Conservation Act, and the Cooks River/Castlereagh Ironbark ecological community . There are 580 parks (60 of which are major parks), including one of the largest urban parks in the world, Western Sydney Parklands , which has a precinct that lies in the Fairfield area, called
1400-559: The population; significantly below the NSW and Australian averages of 3.4 and 3.2 per cent respectively. The median age of people in the City of Fairfield was 39 years; slightly higher than the national median of 38 years. Children aged 0 – 14 years made up 17.9 per cent of the population and people aged 65 years and over made up 16.7 per cent of the population. Of people in the area aged 15 years and over, 46.5 per cent were married and 12.9 per cent were either divorced or separated. Population in
1440-563: The previous generation. In the 1960s and 1970s, the migrant hostel – along with its peer in Villawood – hosted a second wave of migration: this time from south-east Asia as a result of the Vietnam War . During the 1980s, Cabramatta was transformed into a thriving Asian community, displacing many of the previous migrant generation. The students of local Cabramatta High School represented all manner of people with Asian or European descent. By
1480-538: The suburbs within City of Liverpool as well as surrounding areas. This can also include the Macarthur region which is often referred to as 'Outer South-West', particularly referring to the local government area of City of Campbelltown as well as Camden Council and occasionally also the Wollondilly Shire . In the broadest sense, South-Western Sydney can also include Fairfield City Council as it
1520-454: The surrounding area during the 1950s and 1960s. They satisfied labour demand for surrounding manufacturing and construction activities, and eventually gave birth to a rapidly growing population in the late 1960s and early 1970s. The entrepreneurs were developing local enterprises. In the 1980s, Cabramatta and the surrounding Fairfield area was characterised by a diversity of Australian-born children having migrant parents. Cabramatta High School
1560-448: Was a little over half the national average. The median weekly income for residents within the City of Fairfield was lower than the national average, being one of the factors that place the city in an area of social disadvantage . As at the 2016 census, the influence of Vietnamese culture and language was statistically strong, evidenced by the proportion of residents with Vietnamese ancestry (nearly twenty times higher than
1600-537: Was statistically the most diverse and multicultural school in Sydney, and a study showed that only 10% of children had both parents born in Australia. While many other parts of Sydney had their particular ethnic flavour, Cabramatta was something of a melting pot. During the 1980s, many of these migrant parents and their children – now young adults – were to settle and populate new housing developments in surrounding areas such as Smithfield and Bonnyrigg that were, until that time, market gardens or semi-rural areas owned by
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