About Centennial Park
- Postcode: 2021
- Population: 2,106
- Municipality: City of Sydney
Centennial Park is constructed on lands that were traditionally in the custody of the Gadigal clan. Centennial Park was set aside by Governor Macquarie in 1811 and was developed as water reserve and common grazing land.
The suburb of Centennial Park sits on the western fringe of the parkland and features quality houses on large blocks as well as large multi-unit buildings developed in the 1960s to 1980s on Cook Road. The suburb developed as a result of a decision to sell off land adjacent to the park to raise money for the park development. One hundred and one acres of land were subdivided in 1904. To ensure high standards of residential development, certain requirements were imposed. No wooden buildings or terrace homes were allowed; brick or stone were mandated, with tile or slate roofs. Between 1905 and 1925, a wide range of substantial, quality homes were built, featuring a mixture of Federation, Arts and Crafts, Victorian and Old English styles. Homes are centred mainly on Martin Road, Robertson Road, Lang Road and Cook Road.
Centennial Park doesn’t have many of its own retailers aside from cafes within the parklands but is a short distance from Paddington, Woollahra and Bondi Junction which all have ample shopping and food retailers.
Key Facts
- Location 4km east from the CBD
- Council- City of Sydney
- Surrounding suburbs: Paddington, Woollahra, Bondi Junction, Moore Park, Queens Park, Kensington & Randwick.
- Postcode 2021