Toongabbie - Origin of Street Names

Name

Origin & Meaning

Source

Akron Place

Originally part of the Portico Acres Estate (first put up for residential development in 1924), this neighbourhood's street names derive from foreign cities. Though the reason behind this decision is unknown, it is speculated that during the development of this area (between 1957-1965), the names were given in relation to the developer or for marketing purposes.

Blacktown Memories. (2021). Parish of Prospect, Blacktown Shire. Sheet number 46

Ancona Avenue

Originally part of the Portico Acres Estate (first put up for residential development in 1924), this neighbourhood's street names derive from foreign cities. Though the reason behind this decision is unknown, it is speculated that during the development of this area (between 1957-1965), the names were given in relation to the developer or for marketing purposes.

Blacktown Memories. (2021). Parish of Prospect, Blacktown Shire. Sheet number 46

Andrews Avenue

This new avenue was created as a part of a 22 September 1964-13 March 1967 subdivision by Hunt & Co for Hawkins. Possibly named after Saint Andrew who was an apostle of Jesus and relates to the area's strong church history, or St Andrews Church, Seven Hills.

Parramatta History and Heritage. (2021). Subdivision File - New road, Andrews Avenue

Aurelia Street

This name is of Roman origin and is the surname of the gens Aurelia. Aurelia as a surname was adopted by various individuals following the Constitution Antoniniana to honour Caracalla. The tradition of naming streets after Roman families is common, most likely given by the developer of the area. The reason of why these names were chosen is unclear, however.

Austin Woodbury Place

This street commemorates Australian philosopher and catholic priest, Austin Woodbury (1899-1979) who also founded the Catholic-based Aquinas Academy in Sydney. The origins of this street is uncertain but it is probable that the Catholic-based Campion College, which is located at the end of this place, had some influence on the naming.

ADB. (2006). Woodbury, Austin Maloney

Avon Place

Most likely named after the former county in England or one of many town in the United States as this neighbourhood's street names derive from foreign cities.

Ballandella Road

Part of the Aboriginal 'B' words theme used by Fitzwilliam Wentworth and James Hill. Ballendella is the name of the son of a native who accompanied the explorer Mitchell.

Sargeant, D. A. (1991). The Toongabbie story: a concise history of the third settlement from its establishment until 1991.

Barangaroo Road

Part of the Aboriginal 'B' words theme used by Fitzwilliam Wentworth and James Hill. The street was named after the second wife of Bennalong who remains an important connection between the white and Aboriginal Australians. Bennalong is also commemorated in the suburb of the same name in Sydney's CBD.

Sargeant, D. A. (1991). The Toongabbie story: a concise history of the third settlement from its establishment until 1991.

Bell Street

Possibly acknowledging the Blacktown pioneer William Bell. With the closure of the Parramatta Native Institution in late 1822, the students were moved to "Black Town" and became the Black Town Native Institution. it opened and closed on a number of occasions and was bought by Bell in 1834 and renamed "Epping Forest".

Historic Sites of Blacktown. (n.d.). Black Town

Best Road

Named after ex-convict George Best who arrived on the 3rd fleet and was given 30 acres of land in 1796 around Toongabbie.

Barkley-Jack, J. (2013). Toongabbie's Government Farm.

Bethel Street

Possibly named for the word Bethel, which means house of god and relates to the area's strong church history. There are a number of other places in the Parramatta LGA named Bethel.

Binalong Road

Part of the Aboriginal 'B' words theme used by Fitzwilliam Wentworth and James Hill. It is unclear whether the name refers to the Aboriginal word meaning surrounded by hills or the famous Aboriginal Australian Bennalong.

Sargeant, D. A. (1991). The Toongabbie story: a concise history of the third settlement from its establishment until 1991.

Birtles Avenue

In 1958, while still part of Blacktown Shire Council, the water mains for Birtles Avenue was laid from the existing main in Bungaree Road easterly and southerly to existing main in Burrabogee Road.

Water mains. (1958, April 3). NSW Government Gazette

Blain Street

The Municipality of Blacktown proposed the name Blain Street on the 11 February 1966.

Municipality Of Blacktown.—Nootification Of Naming Of Street.—Notice is hereby given in accordance. (1966, February 25). Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales

Bond Avenue

Named after the Bond family. They lived on a farm from 1906-1933 which was once the Bohringer vineyard. Mr Bond was an employee of the Blacktown Shire Council for many years.

Sargeant, D. A. (1991). The Toongabbie story: a concise history of the third settlement from its establishment until 1991.

Bora Place

The word Bora was originally taken from the Gamilaraay language spoken by the Kamilaroi people and describes initiation rites on a ceremonial ground. The word comes from the belt worn by men who have been initiated.

Wikipedia. (2021). Bora (Australian)

Boston Place

Originally part of the Portico Acres Estate (first put up for residential development in 1924), this neighbourhood's street names derive from foreign cities. Though the reason behind this decision is unknown, it is speculated that during the development of this area (between 1957-1965), the names were given in relation to the developer or for marketing purposes.

Blacktown Memories. (2021). Parish of Prospect, Blacktown Shire. Sheet number 46

Bromfield Avenue

New road, Bromfield Avenue was created as part of a 14 April 1954-06 May 1954 L. Scott subdivision.

Parramatta History and Heritage. (2021). Subdivision Files - New road, Bromfield Avenue

Bryson Lane

In November 1984 Parramatta City Council proposed that the ane between Bungaree Road and Bryson Street, Toongabbie should be named Bryson Lane.

The Parramatta City Council.— Name Of Roads.—Notice is hereby given that. (1984, November 16). Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales

Bryson Street

Origin unknown.

Budgeree Road

Part of the Aboriginal 'B' words theme used by Fitzwilliam Wentworth and James Hill. The word budgeree is an Australian term and a synonym of good, excellent or fine.

Sargeant, D. A. (1991). The Toongabbie story: a concise history of the third settlement from its establishment until 1991.

Buffalo Place

Most likely named after the ship Martin Mason, supervisor of Toongabbie Farm, served on as a surgeon.

Barkley-Jack, J. (2013). Toongabbie's Government Farm.

Bulli Road

Part of the Aboriginal 'B' words theme used by Fitzwilliam Wentworth and James Hill. The word is taken to mean two mountains which is appropriate in the context of both Constitution Hill and Dorothy Mount being in the near vicinity.

Sargeant, D. A. (1991). The Toongabbie story: a concise history of the third settlement from its establishment until 1991.

Bungaree Road

Part of the Aboriginal 'B' words theme used by Fitzwilliam Wentworth and James Hill. The word Bungaree means hug or tent and also my country.

Sargeant, D. A. (1991). The Toongabbie story: a concise history of the third settlement from its establishment until 1991.

Burrabogee Road

Part of the Aboriginal 'B' words theme used by Fitzwilliam Wentworth and James Hill. The word burrabogie is taken to mean big bathing hole which correlates with the road once being the location where an arm of the Toongabbie Creek once ran and provided a natural lake.

Sargeant, D. A. (1991). The Toongabbie story: a concise history of the third settlement from its establishment until 1991.

Calaby Street

Origin unknown.

Carter Street

Part of the Station Estate subdivision right at Toongabbie Railway Station.

State Library of NSW. (1833-1929). Station Estate,Toongabbie

Cecilia Street

This street, and its neighbouring one when read together form the name Cecilia Metella which most likely refers to the wealthy Roman family Caecilii Metelli. The tradition of naming streets after Roman families is common, most likely given by the developer of the area. The reason of why these names were chosen is unclear, however.

Chanel Street

Named after the Marist Father Peter Chanel who had a Seminary in Toongabbie. The Marist

Fathers’ Seminary was transferred from Toongabbie to Hunters Hill in 1974.

McMurrich, P. (2015). A guide to

Villa Maria

Claudia Road

This road is named after the Claudia family which became a prominent part of the Roman upper class. The tradition of naming streets after Roman families is common, most likely given by the developer of the area. The reason of why these names were chosen is unclear, however.

Wikipedia. (2021). Claudia gens

Closeuden Close

Origin unknown.

Cooyong Crescent

Possible spelling of the Aboriginal word Kooyong which is the Aboriginal word for camp or resting place.

AEC. (2021). Profile of the electoral division of Kooyong

Cornelia Road

This name most likely refers to the gens Cornelia which gave the Roman Empire more statesmen or generals than any other family. Various important Roman figures have born the name Cornelia, such as Caesar's first wife or the mother to the Graccci. The tradition of naming streets after Roman families is common, most likely given by the developer of the area. The reason of why these names were chosen is unclear, however.

Cornock Avenue

Named after the Australian cricketer Walter Cornock. He was a player in the Parramatta District Cricket Club team of the 1960s.

Stump to Stump. (2021). Parramatta Cricket Club - team of the 1950s

Cosimo Street

This name is Italian in origin, however the reasoning for naming this street is unknown. It can be speculated that the name refers to one of several important Italian figures, such as Cosimo de' Medici or Cosimo I de' Medici.

Cox Lane

Named after William Cox who owned a farming property around modern-day Toongabbie.

Barkley-Jack, J. (2013). Toongabbie's Government Farm.

Dallas Place

Originally part of the Portico Acres Estate (first put up for residential development in 1924), this neighbourhood's street names derive from foreign cities. Though the reason behind this decision is unknown, it is speculated that during the development of this area (between 1957-1965), the names were given in relation to the developer or for marketing purposes.

Blacktown Memories. (2021). Parish of Prospect, Blacktown Shire. Sheet number 46

Debby Way

Origin unknown.

Denver Place

Originally part of the Portico Acres Estate (first put up for residential development in 1924), this neighbourhood's street names derive from foreign cities. Though the reason behind this decision is unknown, it is speculated that during the development of this area (between 1957-1965), the names were given in relation to the developer or for marketing purposes.

Blacktown Memories. (2021). Parish of Prospect, Blacktown Shire. Sheet number 46

Derbyshire Avenue

Named after the county in England, in keeping with the tradition of naming streets after English, Irish or Scottish places.

Edna Avenue

A theme of short European Christian names with suffix 'a' occurs in the area.

Elke Way

Origin unknown.

Elva Street

A theme of short European Christian names with suffix 'a' occurs in the area.

Favell Street

Named after the Australian cricketer Les Favell who played in Test matches between 1954 and 1961. Part of the 8 August 1963-16 April 1968 subdivision which included the new roads, Bulli Road and Kim Place.

Parramatta History and Heritage. (2021). Subdivision Files - New roads, Bulli Road, Favell Street, Kim Place

Fearn Street

Part of the 13 January 1960-29 May 1963 subdivision which included the opening of Henson and Fearn Streets.

Parramatta History and Heritage. (2021). Subdivision Files - Opening of Henson and Fearn Streets

Fiona Way

A theme of short European Christian names with suffix 'a' occurs in the area.

First Avenue

The name followed the American street naming practice of that period.

McAndrew, A. (2009). Eastwood-Marsfield partners in history.

Fitzwilliam Road

Named after Fitzwilliam Wentworth, a pastoralist and lawyer.

Sargeant, D. A. (1991). The Toongabbie story: a concise history of the third settlement from its establishment until 1991.

French Avenue

Most likely this name was given for marketing purposes as neighbouring streets have a French theme such as Paris Place and Piquet Place. .

Futura Place

Origin unknown.

Gilda Way

A theme of short European Christian names with suffix 'a' occurs in the area.

Goolagong Avenue

Named after the Australian tennis player Evonne Goolagong Cawley.

Wikipedia. (2021). Evonne Goolagong Cawley

Gorinski Road

Named after the Marist Father John Gorinski.

McMurrich, P. (2008). Not Angels, Nor Men Confirmed In Grace

Grandview Avenue

Appears to have been selected for real estate selling advantages.

Parramatta Council. (199-). Suburban names review, part 1.

Greenmeadows Crescent

This street refers to the Marist seminary Greenmeadows.

McMurrich, P. (2008). Not Angels, Nor Men Confirmed In Grace

Guiren Place

Origin unknown.

Harvey Place

Possibly acknowledges Henry Harvey who purchased land in the vicinity. Harvey was a mill owner, and a very active investor in real estate throughout the district in the 1860s.

Parramatta Council. (199-). Suburban names review, part 1.

Henson Street

Part of the 13 January 1960-29 May 1963 subdivision which included the opening of Henson and Fearn Streets.

Parramatta History and Heritage. (2021). Subdivision Files - Opening of Henson and Fearn Streets

Highland Avenue

Named after the Scottish Highlands, in keeping with the tradition of naming streets after English, Irish or Scottish places.

Holden Street

Origin unknown. Possibly a reference to the famous Australian car manufacturer that was founded in 1856.

Wikipedia. (2021). Holden

Hurley Street

Named after the Marist Father Daniel Hurley.

McMurrich, P. (2008). Not Angels, Nor Men Confirmed In Grace

Illoca Place

Part of the 28 Jun 1960-09 Dec 1966 subdivision including Favell Street by Rosedale Developments Pty Ltd.

Parramatta History and Heritage. (2021). Subdivision file - New roads, Favell Street and Illoca Place Toongabbie

Ivy Street

This street may be named in honour of Ivy Knox from the pioneering Knox family who had orange groves in the area and a homestead in Binalong Road.

Sargeant, D. A. (1991). The Toongabbie story: a concise history of the third settlement from its establishment until 1991.

Jago Place

Possibly named after W. F. Jago Auctioneer, a major Parramatta auctioneer involved in the development of the area.

Junia Avenue

This avenue most likely commemorates the Roman gens Junia, a prominent family during the Roman Empire. The tradition of naming streets after Roman families is common, most likely given by the developer of the area. The reason of why these names were chosen is unclear, however.

Kansas Place

Originally part of the Portico Acres Estate (first put up for residential development in 1924), this neighbourhood's street names derive from foreign cities. Though the reason behind this decision is unknown, it is speculated that during the development of this area (between 1957-1965), the names were given in relation to the developer or for marketing purposes.

Blacktown Memories. (2021). Parish of Prospect, Blacktown Shire. Sheet number 46

Kim Place

Part of the 08 August 1963-16 April 1968 subdivision involving the new roads, Bulli Road, Favell Street and Kim Place.

Parramatta History and Heritage. (2021). Subdivision Files - New roads, Bulli Road, Favell Street, Kim Place.

Lamonerie Street

Part of the Orwell Park Estate and the Willmot Park Estate subdivisions.

Interesting Subdivision Case. (1919, December 20). The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate

Linden Street

Part of trees street naming theme used in the area.

Lucretia Road

The name of this road most likely refers to the gens Lucretia, a prominent Roman family. Notable members include the Roman noblewoman Lucretia, whose rape and suicide was accredited with shifting Rome to a republic. The tradition of naming streets after Roman families is common, most likely given by the developer of the area. The reason of why these names were chosen is unclear, however.

Marcia Street

This street most likely commemorates the gens Marcia, one of the oldest and most prominent ancient Roman families. The tradition of naming streets after Roman families is common, most likely given by the developer of the area. The reason of why these names were chosen is unclear, however.

Wikipedia. (2021). Marcia gens

McCoy Street

Possibly in acknowledgement of Thomas McCoy, the Station Master of Blacktown Railway Station for 23 years, retiring in 1901 and Great Grandmaster of the Lodge no 181 Blacktown for 60 years. McCoy Park may also be attributed to him and his family.

Mr T. McCoy. (1930, September 13). Nepean Times.

McKay Street

Named by the NSW Housing Commission, in a small street naming theme associated with Cox's Brush Farm. This name acknowledges Daniel McKay who arrested Cox's overseer Joseph Holt at Brush Farm in 1804 on grounds of suspected complicity in the convict insurrection of that year.

Parramatta Council. (199-). Suburban names review, part 1.

Melody Street

Part of the Station Estate and the Antonia Park Estate.

State Library of NSW. (1833-1929). Antonia Park Estate

Memphis Crescent

Originally part of the Portico Acres Estate (first put up for residential development in 1924), this neighbourhood's street names derive from foreign cities. Though the reason behind this decision is unknown, it is speculated that during the development of this area (between 1957-1965), the names were given in relation to the developer or for marketing purposes.

Blacktown Memories. (2021). Parish of Prospect, Blacktown Shire. Sheet number 46

Metella Road

This street, and its neighbouring one when read together form the name Cecilia Metella which most likely refers to the wealthy Roman family Caecilii Metelli. The tradition of naming streets after Roman families is common, most likely given by the developer of the area. The reason of why these names were chosen is unclear, however.

Mimosa Avenue

Street or place names related to plants. Mimosa or Acacia dealbata, the silver wattle, or blue wattle, is a species of flowering plant in the legume family Fabaceae, native to southeastern Australia in New South Wales.

Wikipedia (2021). Acacia dealbata

Molonglo Road

Molongolo is derived from the Aboriginal word meaning like the sound of thunder. This name is also consistent with the Australian places street naming theme in the area as the Molonglo River is river that is part of the Murray–Darling basin.

Wikipedia (2021). Molonglo River

Moorgate Street

Possibly named after the famous financial district street in London which derives its name from one of the medieval gates of the city. This street was extended as part of the 19 April 1967-28 February 1973 Binalong Road subdivisions.

Medieval London. (2017). Moorgate

Munn Place

Origin unknown. Possibly consistent with the Australian places street naming theme, and is referencing Munn's Crossing.

ExplorOz. (2021). Munns Crossing - NSW

Nairobi Place

Originally part of the Portico Acres Estate (first put up for residential development in 1924), this neighbourhood's street names derive from foreign cities. Though the reason behind this decision is unknown, it is speculated that during the development of this area (between 1957-1965), the names were given in relation to the developer or for marketing purposes.

Blacktown Memories. (2021). Parish of Prospect, Blacktown Shire. Sheet number 46

Namoi Place

Namoi or nammoy is the Aboriginal word for a species of acacia. The Namoi River is a river that is part of the Murray–Darling basin.

Wikipedia. (2021). Namoi River

Newcombe Place

Named after the Australian tennis player John Newcombe.

Wikipedia. (2021). John Newcombe

Norika Place

Origin unknown.

Oakwood Road

Named after the Oakwood Estate which was located where this road lies on now, prior to subdivision.

State Library of NSW. (1833-1929). Toongabbie subdivision plans

Oba Place

Originally part of the Portico Acres Estate (first put up for residential development in 1924), this neighbourhood's street names derive from foreign cities. Though the reason behind this decision is unknown, it is speculated that during the development of this area (between 1957-1965), the names were given in relation to the developer or for marketing purposes.

Blacktown Memories. (2021). Parish of Prospect, Blacktown Shire. Sheet number 46

Obi Lane

Obi Obi is the name of noted Aboriginal warrior.

Sunshine Coast Council. (2021). Place name origins

Octavia Street

This street is most likely a reference to the Roman gens Octavia which began as a plebian family before being elevated to patrician status, giving Rome various important political figures such as Augustus. The tradition of naming streets after Roman families is common, most likely given by the developer of the area. The reason of why these names were chosen is unclear, however.

Oklahoma Avenue

Originally part of the Portico Acres Estate (first put up for residential development in 1924), this neighbourhood's street names derive from foreign cities. Though the reason behind this decision is unknown, it is speculated that during the development of this area (between 1957-1965), the names were given in relation to the developer or for marketing purposes.

Blacktown Memories. (2021). Parish of Prospect, Blacktown Shire. Sheet number 46

Old Windsor Road

(c1791, c1820s, c1860) This inter-regional road system was developed in two parts, first as a connecting route between the Parramatta township and the convict stockade and compound at Toongabbie Farm in 1791, and secondly as a connecting route from the Toongabbie Farm to the Hawkesbury Settlements terminating at Green Hills (now Windsor) in 1794. The route was known as the Toongabbee Road and then, until 1802, as the Hawkesbury Road. Between 1802 and 1810 a new route springing from Church Street Parramatta to Green Hills was set out and constructed and when Green Hills was re-named Windsor in 1810, that new route took the name Windsor New Road. The former route became referred to as the Toongabbee Old Road and the Hawkesbury Old Road. After the closure of the Toongabbie Government Farm in 1811, quarry and cargo carts took an easier grade around the Hill forming the nucleus of a road which was formalised in the subdivision of the Parramatta Domain in 1860 and which became locally known as Old Windsor Road. The name itself was formalised by Blacktown Shire Council after 1906.

NSW Office of Environment and Heritage. (2012). Windsor and Old Windsor Roads.

Orleans Crescent

Originally part of the Portico Acres Estate (first put up for residential development in 1924), this neighbourhood's street names derive from foreign cities. Though the reason behind this decision is unknown, it is speculated that during the development of this area (between 1957-1965), the names were given in relation to the developer or for marketing purposes.

Blacktown Memories. (2021). Parish of Prospect, Blacktown Shire. Sheet number 46

Ottawa Street

Originally part of the Portico Acres Estate (first put up for residential development in 1924), this neighbourhood's street names derive from foreign cities. Though the reason behind this decision is unknown, it is speculated that during the development of this area (between 1957-1965), the names were given in relation to the developer or for marketing purposes.

Blacktown Memories. (2021). Parish of Prospect, Blacktown Shire. Sheet number 46

Paris Place

Originally part of the Portico Acres Estate (first put up for residential development in 1924), this neighbourhood's street names derive from foreign cities. Though the reason behind this decision is unknown, it is speculated that during the development of this area (between 1957-1965), the names were given in relation to the developer or for marketing purposes.

Blacktown Memories. (2021). Parish of Prospect, Blacktown Shire. Sheet number 46

Piquet Place

Named after Jean Pierre Piquet (1853-1936), a Marist Father who was prominent in the foundation of the Society of St Vincent de Paul in Australia. His portrait is held at the Marist Centre, Toongabbie. This area maintains a strong Catholic and church history street naming theme.

ADB. (2006). Piquet, Jean Pierre (1853–1936)

Portia Road

This road most likely refers to the gens Portia (commonly spelled Porcia), a family of Roman plebians. The tradition of naming streets after Roman families is common, most likely given by the developer of the area. The reason of why these names were chosen is unclear, however.

Portico Parade

Most likely a descriptive name as this street bounds Portico Park which features a portico. Derives its name from the Portico Estate.

SLNSW. (1833-1929). Portico Extension Estate, Toongabbie

Premier Street

Possibly this name was given in relation to the developer or for marketing purposes, as premier suggests excellence, or leading, indicating the value of the property.

Quebec Street

Originally part of the Portico Acres Estate (first put up for residential development in 1924), this neighbourhood's street names derive from foreign cities. Though the reason behind this decision is unknown, it is speculated that during the development of this area (between 1957-1965), the names were given in relation to the developer or for marketing purposes.

Blacktown Memories. (2021). Parish of Prospect, Blacktown Shire. Sheet number 46

Rausch Street

Named after the Marist Father John Rausch.

McMurrich, P. (2008). Not Angels, Nor Men Confirmed In Grace

Reynolds Street

Named after the Reynolds family who lived on the area before it was subdivided after World War 2.

Sargeant, D. A. (1991). The Toongabbie story: a concise history of the third settlement from its establishment until 1991.

Santos Place

Originally part of the Portico Acres Estate (first put up for residential development in 1924), this neighbourhood's street names derive from foreign cities. Though the reason behind this decision is unknown, it is speculated that during the development of this area (between 1957-1965), the names were given in relation to the developer or for marketing purposes.

Blacktown Memories. (2021). Parish of Prospect, Blacktown Shire. Sheet number 46

Scott Street

Named after L. G. Scott and Co., a subdivider in the area.

Parramatta History and Heritage. (2021). Subdivision Files - New road, Bromfield Avenue

Second Avenue

The name followed the American street naming practice of that period.

McAndrew, A. (2009). Eastwood-Marsfield partners in history.

Sirois Street

Origin unknown. Possibly the name has been taken from the lac Sirois in the province of Quebec, in Canada, as many of the area's street names are derived from foreign locations.

Wikipedia. (2021). Sirois Lake

Spireton Place

Part of the 03 October 1957-06 December 1957 Ayre, Gates and Beulah to Pendle Hill Plaster Works subdivision.

Parramatta History and Heritage. (2021). Subdivision Applications - Spireton Place

Station Road

A stretch of this road runs beside the train line between Seven Hills and Toonabbie, but ironically Station Road does not lead to either station. There is no history of a station being where the road meets the railway line and most likely was named to describe its proximity to the train tracks.

Targo Road

Targo is an Aboriginal word meaning way to the scrub.

Blyth, A. (2003). Streets and Roads of Yandina & District: Their History & Origins

The Crescent

This name was most likely given as a descriptive term, given the shape and nature of this street.

The Portico

Most likely a descriptive name as this street bounds Portico Park which features a portico.

Toongabbie Road

The suburb is named Toongabbie as it was the name given to the place by the natives. Toongabbie Road is most likely named after the suburb.

McClymont, J. (2001). Pictorial History: Parramatta & Dictrict.

Tucks Road

Named for the Tuck family who resided in the area since the mid-1800s.

Sargeant, D. A. (1991). The Toongabbie story: a concise history of the third settlement from its establishment until 1991.

Ulonga Place

Part of the 11 November 1964-17 May 1971 subdivision which created Ulonga Place. This name is also consistent with the Australian places street naming theme in the area as the Parish of Ulonga, County of Waradgery is in the District of Hay, NSW.

Parramatta History and Heritage. (2021). Subdivision Files - New road, Ulonga Place

Una Place

A theme of short European Christian names with suffix 'a' occurs in the area.

Union Street

Part of the Station Estate and the Antonia Park Estate. Possibly the name has been borrowed from the neighbouring Union Street in Parramatta which functionally 'unites' two other streets but also appears to be part of the sub-theme referring to the American Revolution and the War of Independence. The war itself had the effect of converting loosely connected states into a "union".

Parramatta Council. (199-). Suburban names review, part 1.

Utah Place

Originally part of the Portico Acres Estate (first put up for residential development in 1924), this neighbourhood's street names derive from foreign cities. Though the reason behind this decision is unknown, it is speculated that during the development of this area (between 1957-1965), the names were given in relation to the developer or for marketing purposes.

Blacktown Memories. (2021). Parish of Prospect, Blacktown Shire. Sheet number 46

Valencia Crescent

Originally part of the Portico Acres Estate (first put up for residential development in 1924), this neighbourhood's street names derive from foreign cities. Though the reason behind this decision is unknown, it is speculated that during the development of this area (between 1957-1965), the names were given in relation to the developer or for marketing purposes.

Blacktown Memories. (2021). Parish of Prospect, Blacktown Shire. Sheet number 46

Valeria Street

Valeria is a common given name and originates in Latin, with various female Roman figures bearing this name. It is possible the developer named this street after a particular figure, but there is no information to support that other than this trend in surrounding streets. The naming of streets after Roman figures, particularly female, in the surrounding area is common, though it is unclear why the developer chose to do so.

Valparaiso Avenue

Originally part of the Portico Acres Estate (first put up for residential development in 1924), this neighbourhood's street names derive from foreign cities. Though the reason behind this decision is unknown, it is speculated that during the development of this area (between 1957-1965), the names were given in relation to the developer or for marketing purposes.

Blacktown Memories. (2021). Parish of Prospect, Blacktown Shire. Sheet number 46

Vancouver Avenue

Originally part of the Portico Acres Estate (first put up for residential development in 1924), this neighbourhood's street names derive from foreign cities. Though the reason behind this decision is unknown, it is speculated that during the development of this area (between 1957-1965), the names were given in relation to the developer or for marketing purposes.

Blacktown Memories. (2021). Parish of Prospect, Blacktown Shire. Sheet number 46

Vianney Crescent

Possibly named in honour of Saint John Vianney who was a French Catholic priest, and relates to the area's strong church history. Vianney is a common place name in Quebec, Canada.

Wikipedia. (2021). John Vianney

Wade Street

Named after William Wade, who was granted land in 1792. He is buried at St Johns Cemetery.

McAndrew, A. (2002). Carlingford Connexions.

Wendy Place

Origin unknown.

Wentworth Avenue

Named after Fitzwilliam Wentworth, a pastoralist and lawyer.

Sargeant, D. A. (1991). The Toongabbie story: a concise history of the third settlement from its establishment until 1991.

Willmot Avenue

Named after the notable Toongabbie family. Thomas Wilmont was the district's founder.

Sargeant, D. A. (1991). The Toongabbie story: a concise history of the third settlement from its establishment until 1991.

Woodlawn Drive

Many of the street names in this area are derived from foreign cities. There are numerous places in the United States with this name as it is attractive for marketing purposes.