Trends Summary from 2001 Census
Abbotsbury is a growing new suburb in the Fairfield local government area with a population of 3,861 residents in 2001. It had one of highest growth rates (26%) of Fairfield City’s suburbs between 1996 and 2001. Families with school aged children dominated the suburb with few older residents. It had the highest proportions of primary school aged children and youth aged 12-17 years of all Fairfield City’s suburbs. Residents were primarily Australian born. Car ownership in this suburb was high with few residents using public transport for travel to work. Houses for private rental were limited and there was no public housing in Abbotsbury. Individual and household incomes were high with a high proportion of managers, professionals and associate professionals. Abbotsbury had a low unemployment rate and the highest labour force participation rate in the local government area. It also had the highest proportion (34.9%) of residents aged 15 years and over in the local government area with post school qualifications. Computer and internet usage was higher than the local government area and Greater Western Sydney averages.
History
Aboriginal people from the Cabrogal tribe, a sub-group of the Gandangara tribe, have lived in the Fairfield area for more 30, 000 years. European settlement began in the early 1800s with Abbotsbury named after Major Edward Abbott’s estate which was granted in 1806. In 1810 it was sold to William Browne for 1,000 pounds and later sold upon his death in 1831. It remained intact until the late 1800s when it was subdivided into smaller farm lots.
Source: Vance George: Fairfield – A History of the District, Fairfield City Council, NSW, Australia, 1991
| Area contact |
view |
| Postcode |
2176 |
| Council Ward |
Parks |
| State Electorate |
Smithfield |
| Federal Electorate |
Prospect |
| Events |
view |
|
 |
