Crestwood is an urban place in

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. Crestwood is located in the suburb of in the

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Education

* Crestwood High School - 7-12 Government Owned. Founded 1981. *Crestwood Public School - K-6 Government Owned (Crestwood High feeder school); founded 1972. *St Michael's Primary School - K-6 Catholic School (Gilroy College and Oakhill College feeder school); founded 1972.

Crestwood Reserve

Is a large public park located in the centre of Crestwood, facilities include: * 2 Rugby League fields * 6 Tennis courts * 2 Playgrounds * 2 Half court Basketball courts * Netball courts * Picnic and BBQ facilities * Fenced dog leash free area * Skate park * Girl Guides hall

Places of worship

Norwest Anglican - formerly known as Crestwood Anglican Church or St Andrews Crestwood - is located in Crestwood, adjacent to Crestwood High. Chapel Lane is the evening service of Norwest Anglican

History

The area was developed between 1966 and the early 1970s. The land had been part of

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's estate, acquired by John Macarthur, then returned to the crown in exchange for land elsewhere. It was built in the headwaters of

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creek.

References

External links

Crestwood Reserve
(Shire council site) Sydney localities The Hills Shire {{Sydney-geo-stub