Liberty Grove was established in 1998 on former industrial land near Homebush Bay. It is a purpose built suburb established to cater for increasing numbers of people buying investment properties in Sydney during the lead up to the 2000 Olympics, held at the nearby Sydney Olympic Park.
Liberty Grove developers employed principles of feng shui in the design of the suburb, and went on to win the Urban Development Institute of Australia award for excellence in 1999.
This tiny suburb is home to just over 2000 residents, about 60% of whom were born overseas. A community title scheme covers all 791 dwellings in Liberty Grove, including higher density apartment blocks, townhouses and duplexes. A number of recreational facilities are available for the exclusive use of residents, including two swimming pools, tennis courts, a basketball court, meeting room, BBQs, gymnasium and sauna.
Liberty Grove’s many landscaped park areas are well-used by its residents. Groups of children, cyclists, dog walkers and joggers commonly frequent the pedestrian paths, so stealth is required. Moreover, Liberty Grove employs its own private security force. Be on the look out for security guards in high vis speeding around in a golf art. The main entrance to Liberty Grove on Homebush Bay Drive has a security booth, but don’t worry the gates never close.
Free parking is available near the main entrance adjacent to the tennis courts. There is a small café in the community building which is open from 8am-6pm. There are three pedestrian entrances an easy walk from Rhodes or Concord West train stations.