Maraylya, New South Wales

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Maraylya
SydneyNew South Wales
Population1,172 (2011 census)[1]
Postcode(s)2765
Elevation27 m (89 ft)
Location43 km (27 mi) north-west of Sydney CBD
LGA(s)
State electorate(s)
Federal division(s)
Suburbs around Maraylya:
Pitt Town Cattai Glenorie
Scheyville Maraylya Kenthurst
Oakville Gables Annangrove

Coordinates: 33°35′52″S 150°54′58″E / 33.59778°S 150.91611°E / -33.59778; 150.91611

Maraylya is a suburb of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Maraylya is located 43 kilometres (27 mi) north-west of the Sydney central business district in the local government area of The Hills Shire and the City of Hawkesbury. Maraylya is bounded in the north and the east by Cattai Creek. The western part of Maraylya is prone to flooding after heavy rains, particularly from run-off from the Scheyville National Park. The flood waters make their way to , which eventually drains into the Hawkesbury River less than 2 km to the west. Maraylya consists mainly of small-acreage properties used as hobby farms and for keeping horses for recreational purposes. Scheyville National Park adjoins the southern border of Maraylya and is popular for horse trail rides for local residents. There is an arena in the area called the .

In July 2020, a small section of Maraylya in the south was carved out and formed the new suburb of Gables.[2][3]

References[]

  1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Maraylya (State Suburb)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 27 April 2015. Edit this at Wikidata
  2. ^ "The Hills' newest suburb officially named 'Gables'". The Hills Shire Council. 17 July 2020. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
  3. ^ "Suburb Changes - 'Gables' The Hills' newest Suburb". The Hills Shire Council. Retrieved 14 August 2020.


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