Petersham, New South Wales
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Petersham is a suburb in the inner-west of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Approximately 6 km south-west of the central business district, Petersham is in the Marrickville Council area and is bordered by the suburbs of Leichhardt to the north, Stanmore to the East, Marrickville to the South and Lewisham to the West.
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Demographics and transport
The population of Petersham as at 2001 was 6639, 50% male and 50% female (Australian Bureau of Statistics). The suburb has a high number of persons born in Western Europe, particularly Portugal, Italy and Greece. 278 people speak Portuguese at home.
The 428, 445 and 412 buses run through Petersham at different points. The 428 runs from Canterbury to Circular Quay, the 445 runs from Canterbury to Balmain, and the 412 runs from Campsie to King Street Wharf in the city.
Petersham is a station on the Inner west line from Bankstown to City Circle on the CityRail network. Travelling towards the city, the railway stops in order are Stanmore, Newtown, Macdonaldtown, Redfern, Central, and Town Hall.
Characteristics
Petersham's houses are similar than those of Summer Hill and Stanmore on the north side of the railway station near Parramatta Road. A small row of shops lines New Canterbury and Audley Rows, including several Portuguese restaurants (some of which sell coal-cooked chicken, or cod dishes).
Local landmarks and events
Local events include the annual Audley Street festival, which is a celebration of the suburb's Portuguese ties. Local landmarks include the Petersham Town Hall, The Oxford Hotel (for a seedier side to the suburb), Petersham Roller Rink and Petersham Park.
| Sydney suburbs near Petersham (Marrickville) | ||
| Leichhardt | ||
| Lewisham | Petersham | Stanmore |
|---|---|---|
| Marrickville | ||
External links
- Maps and aerial photos
- Street maps from Street Directory or Whereis or MSN Maps.
- Satellite photos from Google Maps and Terraserver.
