Wilberforce
NSW 2756 • Greater Sydney
About Wilberforce
Wilberforce is a historic rural locality in the City of Hawkesbury, situated on the western bank of the Hawkesbury River approximately 62 kilometres north-west of Sydney CBD. It is one of five original townships established by Governor Lachlan Macquarie in 1810, known collectively as the Macquarie Towns, and was named after British abolitionist William Wilberforce. With a population of around 2,957 at the 2021 census, the community is predominantly Australian-born with a strong Anglo-Celtic heritage and a median age of 39. The area has retained much of its rural and historic character, sitting at the edge of Greater Sydney's north-western fringe amid farmland and floodplains.
Wilberforce offers a peaceful semi-rural lifestyle enriched by an extraordinary depth of colonial history, with multiple State Heritage-listed sites within the locality. Highlights include the Australiana Pioneer Village on Rose Street, the historic St John's Anglican Church and Macquarie Schoolhouse, Wilberforce Cemetery, and Stannix Park House. The surrounding Hawkesbury River provides opportunities for fishing, boating and bushwalking, and the nearby town of Windsor offers shopping, dining and services. Families and lifestyle-seekers are drawn to Wilberforce for its large blocks, community spirit and easy access to both the Hawkesbury's natural landscapes and western Sydney.
Wilberforce falls under postcode 2756 and is governed by Hawkesbury Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Hawkesbury electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 670,670X — Windsor Station / Penrith 15–30 min to Windsor
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ No train station in Wilberforce; Windsor Station is the nearest. Hawkesbury River road access can be affected by flooding events.
Wilberforce is almost entirely car dependent. Local amenities are spread across the wider Hawkesbury area, with most services and shopping requiring a drive to Windsor or Richmond.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Lot 341 Rifle Range Road
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Bligh Park Public School ICSEA 933Alexander St
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30 Collith Avenue
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Cattai Public School ICSEA 990487 Cattai Rd
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Colo Heights Public School ICSEA 949Singleton Rd
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Ebenezer Public School ICSEA 995531 Sackville Rd
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Freemans Reach Public School ICSEA 957Kurmond Rd
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Hawkesbury High School ICSEA 9461 Hibberts Lane
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Glossodia Public School ICSEA 954Golden Valley Drive
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Maroota Public School ICSEA 950Old Northern Rd
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Pitt Town Public School ICSEA 987Buckingham St
Heritage-Listed Places
There are 6 heritage-listed places in or near Wilberforce, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Wilberforce by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Wilberforce Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Wilberforce" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 90
- 2. Malta 40
- 3. New Zealand 34
- 4. China 15
- 5. Scotland 14
- 6. Germany 9
- 7. Ireland 9
- 8. United States 9
- 9. Italy 8
- 10. South Africa 5
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)