Richards, New South Wales Explained

Type:suburb
Richards
City:Sydney
State:NSW
Coordinates:-33.6689°N 150.8544°W
Local Map:yes
Zoom:12
Lga:City of Blacktown
Postcode:2765
Est:2020
Elevation:32
Area:2.8
Dist1:39
Dir1:north-west
Location1:Sydney CBD
Stategov:Riverstone
Fedgov:Division of Chifley
Near-Nw:Vineyard
Near-N:Vineyard
Near-Ne:Vineyard
Near-W:Angus
Near-E:Riverstone
Near-Sw:Angus
Near-S:Riverstone
Near-Se:Riverstone

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

History

Richards is situated in the Darug traditional Aboriginal country.[1] Richards 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 Riverstone and Vineyard.[2]

The origin of the suburb name is from Benjamin Richards who established an abattoir in the area, in 1878.[3]

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.