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Homebush lies at the southern end of Homebush Bay , an inlet of the Parramatta River . The Sydney Olympic Park was constructed on the shores of Homebush Bay for the 2000 Summer Olympics and 2000 Summer Paralympics . In 2008 it is to have the honor of hosting the World Youth Day 2008 .


SCHOOLS


Local schools include Homebush Public School, Strathfield Girls High School and Homebush Boys High School . The schools in the area generally achieve high academic standards well above the average results for public schools.


POPULATION

The population of the local government area including Homebush is 28,206 according the 2001 census. There are 13,862 men and 14,344 women.


REFERENCES

  • Jones, Michael (1985). ''Oasis in the West: Strathfield's first hundred years.'' North Sydney: Allen & Unwin Australia. ISBN 0-86861-407-6.



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