Is the Block still in Redfern?

Is the Block still in Redfern?

Technically the Block isn’t actually Redfern but Darlington, part of a 95-acre land grant to William Chippendale in 1819. Nevertheless, Paul Keating’s famous 1992 apology – “the problem starts with us non-Indigenous Australians” – is known simply as the Redfern speech.

Where was the Block in Redfern?

The Block is probably the most famous feature of the suburb of Redfern, although it is located on the western border of that suburb, on the edge of Darlington. The focus of life in the Block has always been Eveleigh Street, which is its eastern border, with railway lines on the other side of that street.

What is the pemulwuy project?

The Pemulwuy Project is the redevelopment of the land known as “the Block” in Redfern, owned by the Aboriginal Housing Company Ltd.

Is Redfern a dodgy?

Redfern still ranks well towards the top-end in Sydney per capita for home break-ins, drug offenses, disorderly conduct, domestic violence and many other important crime indicators; it’s one thing to be progressive, but it’s another entirely to deny reality.

What is Redfern known for?

The notorious Redfern Mail Exchange was built in 1965, after 300 people were evicted from their homes on the 2.15 hectare site. It became the scene of many industrial disputes when the automatic mail-sorting machinery which was supposed to sort efficiently, actually destroyed many letters.

How many aboriginals live in Redfern?

For the 2016 Census in Redfern, there were 243 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. Of these, 51.0% were male and 49.0% were female.

Do Aboriginal people still live in Redfern?

According to the 2016 census, Redfern has a population of 13,213 people, with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people making up 2.1% of the population.

Is Redfern a good place to live?

What is the main ethnicity of Redfern?

For Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people in Redfern, the most common ancestries were Australian 44.4%, Australian Aboriginal 21.3%, English 17.3%, Irish 4.9% and Scottish 2.8%.

What is the crime rate in Redfern?

Note: Redfern belongs to city Sydney. Crime rate means the number crimes per 100,000 population….

Is Redfern a nice place to live?

Excellent place for Actors, Artists, Chefs, Professionals & young families. So many theatres, art galleries, markets, cafes, pubs and restaurants nearby and all within walking distance. Not only a great place to live, but also an excellent suburb to invest in.