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North Rocks, New South Wales

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North Rocks is a suburb of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. North Rocks is located 26 kilometres north-west of the Sydney central business district in the local government area of The Hills Shire, in the Hills District.

The name "North Rocks" dates back to the beginning of the settlement at Parramatta and is older even than the name of the city itself, which at first was called Rosehill. In 1789 Governor Phillip reserved large areas to the north and west of Rosehill for the use of Government stock - the present Northmead and Westmead. The reserve to the north was described as extending as far as 'the North Rocks'. The area was also known as Jerusalem Rocks

The North Rocks were a massive sandstone outcrop, which terminated the ridge on the south side of Hunts Creek. These rocks so dominated the landscape and were such prominent features that they gave their name to the locality but were not preserved. In 1841 when it was decided to build a new gaol at Parramatta, a shrewd contractor bought the Rocks as they consisted of the best sandstone in the district - and were very conveniently situated. His tender was accepted, and much of the North Rocks became gaol walls and flagstones in 1844. Further inroads were made on what was left when the wall of masonry was erected in 1855-56 which held back the waters of Lake Parramatta. Much stone was needed for the dam, as the wall is about 240 feet (73 m) long and is fifteen feet through at the base.

Westfield North Rocks and the Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children school are located around North Rocks Road. The shopping centre features a Franklins and a Coles Supermarket and Kmart discount department store and specialty shops. Beside the shopping centre is a new development featuring an Aldi supermarket, Reject Shop,First Choice Liquor and Nando's Restaurant. A small group of shops is also located on the opposite side, around the intersection of North Rocks Road and Lawndale Avenue.

There is a light industrial area towards North Parramatta, which includes industrial businesses such as Unilever and Rexona.

Schools include

• North Rocks Public School
• Muirfield High School  is a comparatively small high school with around 500 students.
• Private schools in the area include Christ the King School, The King's School and Tara Anglican School for Girls.

The M2 Hills Motorway runs through North Rocks, and there is close access to this road from neighbouring suburbs. Public transport to, from and throughout the area is provided by bus, with train stations accessible from nearby Epping and Parramatta. The Barclay Road M2 Bus Station provides fast, frequent services to the City and Castle Hill 7 days a week via Route 610. Sydney Buses routes 549 and 546 provide links from Parramatta railway station to Epping railway station through different parts of North Rocks, although both converge at North Rocks Westfield shopping centre. There is also currently on trial route 623 from North Rocks Westfield shopping centre to Beecroft railway station running on a trial basis on weekdays via the Oakes Rd M2 bus station.

Public services in the suburb include a number of large reserves, sporting facilities, a community centre, and a number of schools, and an active Rotary and Lions clubs as well as Boy scout & Girl scout associations. North Rocks also boasts an 18 hole competition Golf Course and club facilities. The North Rocks Softball Club which is part of the Hornsby District Softball Association. There is also a local soccer and rugby club.

 

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