Urban Places: Pyrmont Case Study

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land where Pyrmont now stands, the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation.

We pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging, and acknowledge the important role Aboriginal people continue to play within the community today.

Welcome to this case study for HSC Geography. The focus of this study is of the suburb of Pyrmont in Sydney to address the syllabus dot point, “a case study showing one of the urban dynamics listed above, operating in a country town or suburb.” Working through this website and completing the learning modules, develops a deep understanding of the dynamics operating within the suburb, challenges faced on a larger scale, and the outcomes of policies implemented.

This website focuses on the following key syllabus areas:

Geography Stage 6 Syllabus:

The student:

H1 explains the changing nature, spatial patterns and interaction of ecosystems, urban places and economic activity

H3 analyses contemporary urban dynamics and applies them in specific contexts

H5 evaluates environmental management strategies in terms of ecological sustainability

H9 evaluates geographical information and sources for usefulness, validity and reliability

H10 applies maps, graphs and statistics, photographs and fieldwork to analyse and integrate data in geographical contexts

H11 applies mathematical ideas and techniques to analyse geographical data

H12 explains geographical patterns, processes and future trends through appropriate case studies and illustrative examples

H13 communicates complex geographical information, ideas and issues effectively, using appropriate written and/or oral, cartographic and graphic forms.

The website provides:

• A detailed investigation of the suburb of Pyrmont.

• Relevant updates about Pyrmont and the urban dynamics operating there

• General information about the urban development in Sydney to help you place the case study within the context of the entire topic, particularly changes that are affecting both Sydney and Pyrmont

For more information about Pyrmont from the City of Sydney, visit the City of Sydney website.

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