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We are the recognised residents association for Haberfield - Australia's first 'Garden Suburb'. If you live here please join the group.

Visitor posts are welcome, but you may be better to post to our We Love Haberfield group. Meetings begin at 7:30pm on the third Monday of every month at Haberfield Library. Haberfield represents the first comprehensively planned ‘garden suburb’ in Australia, and one of the earliest manifestations of the ‘garden city’ movement in the world. It was built on an area called the Dobroyd Estate, which b

y the late 19th Century was still in large part characterised by pristine bushland, and thus known locally as ‘Ramsay’s Bush’. Becoming the ‘Federation’ suburb, it was at the turn of the Twentieth Century that the entrepreneurial Richard Stanton, a resident of nearby Summer Hill and later known as the founder of Haberfield, embarked on the project of developing the area which had been acquired from the long-term owners: the Ramsay Family. Stanton’s endeavour, however, would became far more than just a housing development. Haberfield was an experiment in Australia’s future, encapsulated in the vision of the ‘garden city’, a term first coined by Ebenezer Howard in the midst of the dystopian urban landscape of an industrial Victorian Britain. It was a philosophy that promoted urban unity, space and a connection with nature; streets would be tree lined, relatively wide, but houses would still be close enough to sustain a community, while fences would be low so as to foster a continuous garden between the properties of neighbours. Importantly though, no one house was to be the same - each was designed separately. All homes would be beautiful yet modest, limited to one story, and built in an architectural style that would later become known as the ‘Federation’ style. There was a vision on the part of Stanton and his followers, that Haberfield would be the exemplar for a new Australia: one in which the urban landscape promoted community, democracy, health and middle class prosperity. This was in sharp contrast to the terraced, cramped, and stratified inner-city suburbs nearby. Haberfield was to be, as per the famous slogan, ‘slum-less, lane-less and pub-less’.

31/08/2026

To be admired.

12/08/2026

Following on from our "Going Solar in Haberfield" information evening, we wish to share with attendees and everyone interested in Solar this event providing energy advice at The Royal Leichhardt from 7:00 - 8:30pm.
You need to register - details below...

Thinking about getting solar or a battery? Already have a system but want to get more out of it? ☀️🔋

Solar Citizens is teaming up with Inner West Community Energy with guest speaker Equity Solar, for a free evening of independent home energy advice.

Hear practical, independent advice from the experts, get your questions answered, and learn about:
• Solar and battery costs and installation
• Rebates and incentives
• Virtual Power Plants (VPPs)
• Peer-to-peer energy trading
• The Solar Sharer Offer

Reserve your spot now!
👉 bit.ly/solar_info_night

P.S. This event is best suited to homeowners in free-standing homes and townhouses.
If you live in an apartment or rent your home... Stay tuned, the next event is for you! 💛

10/08/2026

For the information of our members and others who may be interested.
Please contact the organisers for any further information......

06/08/2026

This creature was sunning itself in Yasmar Garden this morning. Can anyone ID it?

06/08/2026

Notice is hereby given that the 2026 Annual General Meeting of the Association will be held at 7pm on Monday 17 August 2026 in the Graham Yarroll Room of the Haberfield Library. All members of the Association are invited to attend. Only paid-up members are entitled to vote, but all residents are welcome!

The Guest Speaker will be Dr Kevin Fewster CBE AM FRSA from the Council of the Australian National Maritime Museum, who will speak on the subject of “From yesterday to tomorrow - protecting what makes our community unique”.

Agenda
1. Welcome and Acknowledgement of Country
2. Apologies
3. Minutes of the 2025 AGM
4. Annual Report, 2025-26
5. Treasurer’s Report, 2025-26
6. Election of Returning Officer
7. Election of Office Bearers and Committee Members for 2026-27
8. Returning Officer Confirms Names of Elected Committee Members
9. Presentation by Dr Kevin Fewster CBE AM FRSA from the Council of the Australian National Maritime Museum.
10. Supper

Please register at the link below to ensure you get to hear this most interesting presentation by our Guest Speaker

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/haberfield-association-agm-guest-speaker-tickets-1996969403242

Join us in person for the Haberfield Association AGM & a cool guest speaker session!

24/07/2026

Solar Info SUN POWER Popup Sat 1 Aug at the Greenway!

Inner West Community Energy will hold a pop-up stall on Saturday week, August 1, from 830 till 1030 in the Richard Murden Reserve on the Greenway in Haberfield.

Bring all your questions about solar, batteries, hot water heat pumps and the electrification of everything.

It’s an event IWCE are doing in collaboration with Solar Citizens who presented at our recent "Going Solar in Haberfield" event.

But if you would like to get in touch now, hit the green Contact Us button on the home page of our website at www.innerwestcommunityenergy.org.au/

Photo shows a Sigen Battery and Gateway recently installed in Leichhardt with proud owner Ben, who noted the installation was a learning experience, he had put off ... to understand the technology and what you are actually getting, and also who to trust.

16/07/2026

Greetings from Yasmar.

13/07/2026

On November 17, 2025 the Veterinary Practitioners Board NSW presented the prestigious 2025 Centenary One Welfare Award to Tanya Carter, long serving vet in Haberfield, stated in the Press Release:
“Veterinarian Dr Tanya Carter is honoured for establishing and successfully managing a community orientated veterinary practice, the Haberfield Veterinary Hospital in Sydney. Additionally, she has served as President of the Animal Welfare and Ethics special interest group of the Australian Veterinary Association, attained post-graduate qualifications and published in animal welfare, ethics and law. She has also received both national and international recognition for her contributions.”
In response, Tanya Carter said “So much of (veterinary) work is about serving our communities by caring for animals, supporting the people who love them and contributing to broader welfare, ethics and environmental issues. Helping animals means helping people – that’s the essence of One Welfare and it’s at the heart of everything I do.”

Angie Gallinaro said “As a client for over thirty-five years including first-hand experience of Tanya’s dealing with my pet cattle dogs and their health crises, I fully endorse the sentiments and extend a huge Congratulations to Dr Tanya Carter.”

05/07/2026

Ignoring the power station photo, there must be quite a few excellent examples of heritage restoration (and/or new builds) in Haberfield that would qualify for this award.
Feel free to post a photo of what you think should be nominated!

01/07/2026

Inner West Council have taken the first steps with the installation of Haberfield Banners.
These are the part of the Haberfield Village Improvement project proposed by the Haberfield Village Committee with the full support of the Haberfield Association.

Later this year, we can expect to see banners acknowledging Haberfield's Quasquicentennial or 125 yrs since the establishment in 1901.

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http://haberfield.asn.au/

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