Toongabbie Sydney, New South Wales | |||||||||||||||
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Population | 16,177 (2021 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
• Density | 689.76/km2 (1,786.48/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Established | 1792 | ||||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 2146 | ||||||||||||||
Elevation | 33 m (108 ft) | ||||||||||||||
Area | 23.453 km2 (9.1 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
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Region | Greater Western Sydney | ||||||||||||||
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Toongabbie is a suburb of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. One of the oldest suburbs in Sydney, Toongabbie is located approximately 30 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district and is part of the Greater Western Sydney region. Toongabbie is split between the local government areas of the City of Parramatta, the City of Blacktown and Cumberland Council. The suburb is often locally referred to as "Toonie".[2]
A series of boys-own adventures give way to upward mobility when, as "Tanny from Toonie [Toongabbie]", he wins entry to the high achieving Sydney Grammar School.