Melonba, New South Wales Explained

Type:suburb
Melonba
State:NSW
Est:2020
Coordinates:-33.6978°N 150.7981°W
Zoom:13
Local Map:yes
Elevation:18
Area:4.8
Postcode:2765
Lga:City of Blacktown
Stategov:Londonderry
Fedgov:Chifley
Dist1:51
Dir1:north-west
Location1:Sydney
Near-Nw:Berkshire Park
Near-N:Berkshire Park
Near-Ne:Berkshire Park
Near-E:Marsden Park
Near-Se:Marsden Park
Near-S:Shanes Park
Near-Sw:Shanes Park
Near-W:Shanes Park

Melonba is a suburb of Blacktown, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Melonba is located approximately north-west of Sydney City in the local government area of Blacktown.

History

Melonba is situated in the Darug traditional Aboriginal country.[1] Melonba was approved as a suburb on 7 September 2020 and gazetted on 6 November 2020. Prior to the suburb's creation, the area was part of Marsden Park.[2]

The origin of the suburb name is from the Dharug Aboriginal language meaning a type of wattle found in the area.[3]

Schools

Melonba High School, established in 2024.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 26 July 2019. S64: Dharug / Darug. 6 January 2021. Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies. Federal government. en.
  2. https://www.nationaltribune.com.au/new-blacktown-city-suburbs-officially-named/ New Blacktown City suburbs officially named
  3. Web site: Our suburbs. Blacktown City Council. 6 March 2021.
  4. Web site: Sydney's North-West Welcomes Construction of New Schools . 2024-07-03 . Mirage News . en-AU.