The Sydney suburb of Bradbury lies 54km south west of the city and is another relatively new area as development only started in the 1950’s. It was named by the council after a local pioneer with a wide area of farmland despite local opposition. This was done to preserve the historical sense of the area and was made official by the Geographical Names Board in the year 1969. In comparison to many of Sydney’s suburbs it is only in its growing stages. As the population increases so will the infrastructure to meet the growing demands of the suburb. An earlier Census showed a population of over 9,000 residents.
This suburb also has a number of homes belonging to Public Housing available for affordable rentals for the lower income earners. The developers of the area strived to make it a green area with lots of tree lined streets which were mainly named after native flora, giving the suburb a garden or park like appearance. A local shopping centre began construction in 1969 and was named the Bradbury Shopping Village, with extensions being added in 1975. The fertile farm soil makes real estate Sydney in Bradbury a dream buy for keen gardeners and hobby farmers. In 1968 the Bradbury Primary School was officially named and the nearest High School is in the neighbouring suburb of Ambarvale. The suburb also has a kindergarten and local health centre and doctor’s surgeries.
Other infrastructure housed in this local real estate Bradbury consists of a tavern, scout hall and a large swimming complex which includes various sized pools and also a heated pool. There are a number of sports ovals for the rugged outdoor sports lovers where rugby and cricket are popular choices. If the need for a hospital arises the Campbelltown Hospital is not far away, and there is also a chiropractor in the suburb for those needing treatments. For pet lovers, a local veterinary service is available as well as a pet grooming salon. Public transport via a bus service will get you around the suburb and to the nearest railway station for those who need to commute to work or the city.
Foodies will be happy with the number of takeaway outlets available with pick up or home delivery available. A Dance Academy in Bradbury will take in all those aspiring adults or children who love to trip the light fantastic, and although there is no florist actually in Bradbury deliveries are made to this suburb. As previously stated, this is a relatively new area, so watch this space for new developments in the future.