Eastern Creek is a locality of the city of Blacktown in Sydney's western suburbs. It is situated at the intersection of the Great Western Highway and the Hawkesbury River subsidiary of Eastern Creek. It was here that the surviving Cumberland Plain Aborigines gathered and camped when the hostilities with Europeans subsided after 1815. This conflict culminated in the diabolically brutal massacre upon an Aboriginal camp in 1815, where tribal members were strung up in trees. The mercilessly displaced aborigines forced into submissive dependence upon the Europeans formed camps such as the one at Eastern Creek for their survival.

In 1827 the Bush Inn was opened by William 'Lumpy' Dean, who earned his title through his obesity. However smaller subdivision, which may have resulted in the residential development of Eastern Creek, did not eventuate. Larger rural sized holdings ensured the restriction of development. Even today while the neighbouring suburbs of Minchinbury, Doonside and Rooty Hill are relatively populous, Eastern Creek retains a largely non-residential status. Nevertheless the environs of Eastern Creek are far from idle. A substantial block of land is the property of the Commonwealth Government. A portion utilised by the Overseas Telecommunication Commission (OTC) was part of 2,000 acres granted to John Campbell in the early nineteenth century. In 1825 Campbell erected his colonial residence "Bungarribee House". After surviving 125 years, the historically and architecturally significant "Bungarribee House" was demolished for the purposes of OTC. Bungarribee Creek, which drains off Eastern Creek, is the sole reminder of Campbells abode.

The extensive grounds of Pine Grove Memorial Lawn Cemetery and Crematorium occupy the western section of the suburb. The monstrous roller coasters of Australia's Wonderland amusement park towering on the southern side of the M4 Western Motorway, appear rather incongruous in this wasteland setting. The Eastern Creek Raceway provides a different entertainment attraction for the neighbourhood and the greater Sydney region. Also nearby is the Australian Wildlife Park.

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