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Ermington, New South Wales

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Ermington is located 19 kilometres north-west of the Sydney central business district in the local government area of the City of Parramatta. Ermington lies on the northern bank of the Parramatta River.

Since the Sydney property boom in the early 2000s, Ermington has had a wave of young families settle here in search for affordable houses, while the continued development of Parramatta attracts professional workers.

Timor Barracks is just inside the northern boundary of Ermington, on the corner of Kissing Point Road and Stewart Street. It is currently home to the 8th Command Support Regiment.

Next to the Timor Barracks is the Lottie Stewart Hospital opened in 1948. The hospital has a history of palliative care and is operated by the Wesley Mission.

There are five Sydney bus routes that service Ermington. The 520/L20 travels to and from Parramatta Station to City and Circular Quay. The 523 travels via Spurway and Bartlett Streets in Ermington and on to West Ryde. The 524 services Melrose park stopping along Boronia St then at Ermington Shops. This route then travels along the industrial section of Rydalmere along South Street and via the ferry wharf towards Parramatta.

Ermington West Public School, Rydalmere East Public School and Melrose Park Public Schools are located within Ermington. Ermington Public School is located in West Ryde, just outside the boundaries of Ermington Parks in the Ermington area include George Kendall Riverside Park, Eccles Park, Cowells Lane Reserve, Thomas Wemyss Park.

The Ermington United Sports & Recreation Club was founded in Ermington 1957 and is predominantly based at George Kendell Riverside Park. The club has since been involved in a variety of sports and recreational activities. These include: Cricket, AFL, archery and boomerang throwing. Currently the club is only involved in Soccer, Netball and Tennis.

George Kendell Riverside park also contains a number of locations fit for community or family based activities. These include: Playgrounds, Sheltered seating and cooking areas and a bike track.

Source - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ermington,_New_South_Wales