a new light rail which will link Mount Druitt to the other Blacktown Shire suburbs. Education Mount Druitt High school was established in the 1960s. The school is currently located within the suburb of Dharruk, adjacent to the local Emerton Shopping Village. It later rebranded as Chifley College Mount Druitt Campus, educating years 7–10. Chifley College Senior Campus educates the senior classes (years 11–12), and is within walking distance from Mount Druitt Station. A number of private schools such as the Church of England Grammar school have acquired parklands in the area. There are plans to build a 2000 student private school in the area adjacent to Wilmot. This is in partnership with the State Government who are selling off the failed public housing estate in the area. Colyton Public School, established in 1861, is located in Mount Druitt. Demographics According to the 2016 census of population, there were 16,726 people in Mount Druitt. The most common ancestries were Australian 11.9%, Filipino 11.9%, English 10.2%, Indian 6.9% and Pakistani 5.5%. 40.8% of people were born in Australia. The next most common countries of birth were Philippines 11.3%, Pakistan 5.9%, Iraq 4.9%, India 4.2% and Fiji 2.6%. 34.4% of people spoke only English at home. Other languages spoken at home included Urdu 8.5%, Arabic 7.6%, Tagalog 7.2%, Chaldean Neo-Aramaic 4.0% and Filipino 3.5%. The most common responses for religion were Catholic 31.0%, Islam 22.2% and No Religion 9.3%. The most common occupations included Machinery Operators and Drivers 15.6%, Clerical and Administrative Workers 14.7%, Labourers 13.7%, Professionals 13.7%, and Technicians and Trades Workers 12.9%. Notable residents George Donikian, Journalist and newscaster Calum Hood, Musician, bassist of 5 Seconds of Summer Josh Lalor, Cricketer Beki Lee, Olympic athlete was brought up in Mt Druitt. Spencer Leniu, Professional NRL plater Jarome Luai, Professional NRL player Onefour, Australian drill group Anthony Roberts, The member for North Sydney grew up in the area. Brian To'o, Professional NRL player Tai Tuivasa, UFC heavyweight fighter See also Mount Druitt Hospital Mount Druitt Waterworks The Lives of Mount Druitt Youth References External links Mount Druitt Historical Society Suburbs of Sydney City of Blacktown