History and Development
Westfield North Rocks was not always part of the Westfield Portfolio. Originally opened in 1975, it was acquired by the Westfield Group in 1982.
The centre has a current catchment area of 114,660 persons, and retail spending in the catchment area estimated at A$1.3 billion (2006). Annual turnover at the centre for 2006 was $102.2 million with 3.7 million visitors per year.
By 2001, the centre had grown to 21,298 m2 (229,250 sq ft) with 89 retailers.
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