Momen Kazi

This suburb is great compared to neighbouring areas within the Blacktown Council Area, and has fairly new residential developments.

Transport:

The suburb is has well-connected public transport systems, with direct Parramatta and City QVB buses operating frequently during weekday peak times, and direct Blacktown buses operating all throughout the week. On top of that, the area is served with the new Sydney Metro, currently connecting to Chatswood, but will extend to the CBD and Bankstown in 2024, with the nearest stations being Rouse Hill, Kellyville or Tallawong depending on the part of the suburb you are in. Plus, the area is also connected with the existing Richmond Rail Line, with the closest stations being Schofields and Quakers Hill, with direct trains to the CBD, North Sydney, Liverpool, Parramatta amongst other key areas around Sydney and New South Wales. Recently, an On-Demand bus has been introduced, covering most of the suburb, offering customers the opportunity to book buses to Tallawong , Rouse Hill or Schofields station, during weekdays at a time which suits them. This service also supports OpalPay, meaning that you can still enjoy Opal Benefits as part of your journey. Overall, despite being located far from the city, the suburb has great connections with the city and other key hubs.

Shopping:

Although there is no major shopping complex within Kellyville Ridge itself, besides the Ettamogah Pub, McDonalds and new small grocery stores near Windsor Rd, at the suburb boundary, shopping centres within neighbouring suburbs can be accessed within short proximity, either by a short drive or walk, depending on your location in the suburb. The three closest shopping centres are The Ponds Shopping Centre, Stanhope Village Shopping Centre and Rouse Hill Town Centre, being the largest out of the latter. On top of this, Stanhope Gardens also has its very own leisure centre and library, with a gym, basketball court, tennis court, swimming pool and café. Great place for the family to go to! Other shopping centres that are within half an hour drive or bus / metro ride is Westpoint Blacktown and Castle Towers, both of which offer plenty of dining and shopping options. Macquarie Centre and Chatswood Chase are also other viable options, easily accessible with the Metro, which offer many shopping options for certain buyers. If those are not suiting for you, the city is around one hour away.

Education / Schools:

Being a relatively new estate, Kellyville Ridge residents are zoned for two primary schools, depending on the side of the suburb you reside in. These include Kellyville Ridge Public School and John Palmer Public School. Both schools have relatively good student outcome levels and have a fairly good reputation within the community. As for private schools, the surrounding suburb of Stanhope Gardens has a catholic school metres away from Kellyville Ridge PS, which is mediocre in terms of educational outcomes and community reputation. As for secondary education, the suburb is zoned for The Ponds High School, which is a relatively new high school. Although the suburb does not have any universities close-by, Blacktown is currently building a Catholic University which is planned to open within a few years time. Furthermore, the new Sydney Metro amongst other transport networks allow for easy access to Macquarie University, Western Syd Uni, UNSW and other places, which can also be accessed with existing road infrastructure. The neighbouring suburb of Quakers Hill also has a NIRIMBA campus, which has a TAFE campus within it, for vocational education and studies.

Employment:

The suburb itself is mainly only residential, offering limited employment options which are nearby. However, Norwest Business Park is only 15 minutes away, and the M2 and M7 freeways and other transportation options offer quick access to employment hubs including Macquarie Park, Sydney CBD and Parramatta. If you work within a CBD, expect to travel around at least one hour each way.

Housing / Land:

Kellyville Ridge is a great suburb to live in, very secure with minimal crime issues and theft, which is dependent on the area of the suburb you live in. The suburb has a mixed range of homes, including houses that are around 10 to 15 years old, similar to Glenwood's houses within the older side (which is the area around Vinegar Hill Rd) and fairly newer houses that are around 5 years old within newer parts (such as near Burnside St & Fyfe Rd). Ultimately, being very mixed in terms of housing makes it difficult to give a verdict on the overall types of houses there are, as there are both huge houses, small houses, apartments, duplexes and townhouses prevalent across the suburb.

Crime / Theft:

As mentioned earlier, crime and theft are relatively low within this suburb, and is a major plus of living in Kellyville Ridge. However, one area where theft can be an issue is near Ettamogah Pub (Merriville Rd, Tallaroan St, Kilbenny St) and the areas near the apartments, where car theft, vandalism, house / apartment robberies and unfriendly behaviour are experienced by many residents there by the youth and many gangs from neighbouring areas. If I were to be picky, I would suggest not buying or renting in the apartments near Windsor Rd, or live in the regions that are close to Ettamogah Pub or Windsor Rd, as that part of the suburb experiences more crime and theft.

Verdict:

Ultimately, this suburb has been a pleasure for me, and many other people also agree! The suburb boasts many great transport options, good shopping places, is served by good road infrastructure, has a friendly community, new schools and minimal crime. This suburb is great for young families looking for a moderate priced home to live in, and are willing to travel around an hour to travel to the CBD or other major hubs within Sydney.