NSW · Sutherland Shire Council

Kirrawee, 2232

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Desirability score

71.6/100
Excellent

Top 3% of New South Wales' suburbs

89% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • High desirability
  • Green suburb
  • Excellent transport
  • Café precinct
  • Dog friendly
What Kirrawee is known for: High desirability, Green suburb, Excellent transport, Café precinct, Dog friendly

Suburb profile

Kirrawee hums with inner-city energy, a established suburb where there is always something happening nearby. Well placed between the city and outer suburbs, it offers practical access in every direction. Generous greenery runs through the area, from street trees to tucked-away reserves.

Families and commuters make up much of the community, with family life visible on every street. A genuine café and dining culture runs through the area, with locals returning to favourite spots. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls.

Getting around the metro area is straightforward, with transport tying neighbouring communities together. Housing carries a premium, but residents tend to feel the lifestyle justifies the commitment.

On the desirability index, the suburb rates excellent overall, led by parks and green space and growth momentum, while housing affordability sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs.

Population

Population
11,007
Median age
39
Median household income / week
$2,070
Dwelling vacancy
7.4%
Unoccupied private dwellings
336 of 4,542
Median monthly mortgage
$2,600
Employment rate
61.6%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
262 / 641 / 1,460

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Housing

Flats / units (January to March 2026)
$698
Houses (January to March 2026)
$950
All types (January to March 2026)
$750
Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
259

Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Crime & safety

Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
808
Against the person
125
Against property
176
Rate per 1,000 residents
73.4
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 88 residents
State safety percentile
51.7th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-6.8%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • Breach Bail Conditions516
  • Domestic Violence Related Assault117
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment132
  • Malicious Damage To Property146
  • Transport Regulatory Offences748

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

  • BOCSAR postcode crime statisticsNSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
2
Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
1,071
  • Kirrawee High SchoolSecondary
  • Kirrawee Public SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

118 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Kirrawee Station
  • Kirrawee Station, Oak Rd
  • Kirrawee Station, Platform 1
  • Kirrawee Station, Platform 2
  • Oak Rd Opp Kirrawee Station

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

  • Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0)Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)

Roadworks & transport

2 active roadworks / incidents

  • Allow extra travel time. Reduce your speed. Use public transport. More than 7,000 participants are expected to take part in the annual Sutherland 2 Surf fun run and walk from Sutherland to Cronulla via the Kingsway from 7.30am. Roads around the start area will close from 5am with all closures in place by 7.40am. Roads progressively reopen from 8.20am, with all roads reopened by 10.45am.<strong>ROAD CLOSURES:</strong><ul><li><strong>Sutherland from 5am</strong>: sections of Flora St and Acacia Rd. </li><li><strong>Gymea to Cronulla from 7am to 10am</strong>: the <strong>eastbound lanes of the Kingsway will be closed</strong> from the Princes Hwy to Elouera Rd, and will progressively reopen from 8.20am. The speed limit on the Kingsway westbound lanes will be reduced to 40km/h from 7am to 10.30am and delays are expected. <strong>Motorists travelling north of the Kingsway should use The Boulevarde/Captain Cook Dr. Motorists travelling south of the Kingsway should use President Ave.</strong> </li><li><strong>Kirrawee from 7am</strong>: Bath Rd South, Clements Pde, Flora St and Oak Rd. </li><li><strong>Gymea from 7am to 8.20am</strong>: Hotham Rd. From 7.20am, the Kingsway westbound lanes will be closed between Talara Rd and the Princes Hwy, and the northbound lanes of Talaea Rd will be closed between Warburton St and the Kingsway. </li><li><strong>Miranda / Caringbah from 7.30am</strong>: southbound lanes of Kiora Rd, eastbound lanes of Port Hacking Rd and Taren Point Rd. Central Rd will also be closed from 7am. </li><li><strong>Caringbah from 7am</strong>: Banksia Rd, Denman Ave, Yathong Rd. Gannons Rd will close at 7.40am. </li><li><strong>Woolooware from 7am</strong>: Dolans Rd, Fowler St and Hughes St. </li><li><strong>Cronulla from 5am</strong>: Prince St. </li><li><strong>Cronulla from 7am</strong>: Mitchell Rd and Elouera Rd. While Elouera Rd is closed between 7.30am and 9.50am, access to North Cronulla is via Captain Cook Dr, and access to South Cronulla is via President Ave and Burraneer Bay Rd. </li></ul><strong>Motorists will still be able to cross the Kingsway at various points before and after runners pass major intersections including at Hotham Rd, Milburn Rd/Gymea Bay Rd, Manchester Rd, Sylvania Rd, Wandella Rd, Kiora Rd, Kareena Rd, Taren Point Rd and Gannons Rd.</strong><strong>Detours:</strong><ul><li><strong>Sutherland: </strong>A local detour will be in place in Sutherland between 7:15am and 8:00am, due to the closure of Acacia Road in both directions. </li><li><strong>Cronulla: </strong>Due to the closure of a section of Elouera Road, motorists will not be able to travel between North Cronulla and South Cronulla between 7:30am and 9:45am approximately. North Cronulla access is via Captain Cook Drive. South Cronulla access is via President Avenue and Burraneer Bay Road. Residents and visitors are advised to plan accordingly.</li></ul>Special event clearway parking restrictions will not be in place, however vehicles parked along the route cannot be moved while the event is underway. Greenhills car park in Cronulla will be closed from 2pm Sat 18 July until midday Sun 19 July to accommodate the event finish line.Flora Street, Don Lucas Reserve via Kingsway18 Jul 2026 – 19 Jul 2026
  • RoadworksPrinces Highway, Bath Road14 Jun 2026 – 14 Jul 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closuresState road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported

Planning & development

Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).

317 planning-related records

2026· 24 proposals
  • June 2026

  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    7 STIRLING AVENUE KIRRAWEE 2232Under Assessment
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Recreation facility (indoor)
    2 102-106 BATH ROAD KIRRAWEE 2232Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    23 TULONG PLACE KIRRAWEE 2232Additional Information Requested
  • May 2026

  • Signage; Advertising and signage; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Business identification sign; Vehicle repair station; Vehicle Sales or Hire Premises
    47 WARATAH STREET KIRRAWEE 2232Under Assessment
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Minor building alterations (external); Swimming pool
    50 TEA TREE PLACE KIRRAWEE 2232Under Assessment
  • Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    1 CARINYA PLACE KIRRAWEE 2232Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool
    34 DURBAR AVENUE KIRRAWEE 2232Additional Information Requested
  • April 2026

  • Commercial development; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Vehicle repair station
    47 WARATAH STREET KIRRAWEE 2232Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    1 MAGNOLIA STREET KIRRAWEE 2232Under Assessment
  • March 2026

  • Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool
    34 KIRRAWEE AVENUE KIRRAWEE 2232Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garage, carport or carparking space
    1 PEPPERCORN PLACE KIRRAWEE 2232Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Early Education and Care Facility
    174 BATH ROAD KIRRAWEE 2232Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)
    9 BOUNTY AVENUE KIRRAWEE 2232Determined
  • Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    1 CARINYA PLACE KIRRAWEE 2232Determined
  • February 2026

  • Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Hardware and building supply
    160 GARNET ROAD KIRRAWEE 2232Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; General industry
    452-456 THE BOULEVARDE KIRRAWEE 2232Determined
  • January 2026

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    412 FOREST ROAD KIRRAWEE 2232Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    10 HELENA STREET KIRRAWEE 2232Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    7 GORE AVENUE KIRRAWEE 2232Determined
  • Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    5 HAYMET STREET KIRRAWEE 2232Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; General industry
    43 WARATAH STREET KIRRAWEE 2232Withdrawn
  • Erection of a new structure; Storage premises; Self storage units
    43 WARATAH STREET KIRRAWEE 2232Determined
  • Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    44 DURBAR AVENUE KIRRAWEE 2232Determined
  • Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Recreation facility (indoor); Hours of operation and trading
    102-106 BATH ROAD KIRRAWEE 2232Withdrawn
2025· 16 proposals
  • December 2025

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    22 TEA TREE PLACE KIRRAWEE 2232Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; General industry
    47 WARATAH STREET KIRRAWEE 2232Determined
  • Restaurant or cafe; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Retail Premise; Food and drink premise
    78 ACACIA ROAD KIRRAWEE 2232Determined
  • November 2025

  • Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure
    405 PRESIDENT AVENUE KIRRAWEE 2232Under Assessment
  • Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    12 KENNETH AVENUE KIRRAWEE 2232Determined
  • Demolition; Dwelling house
    316 FOREST ROAD KIRRAWEE 2232Determined
  • October 2025

  • Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    10 MILNER AVENUE KIRRAWEE 2232Determined
  • September 2025

  • Dual occupancy; Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    22 DURBAR AVENUE KIRRAWEE 2232Determined
  • August 2025

  • Shop top housing; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport; Stairway; Car park; Neighbourhood supermarket
    70 ACACIA ROAD KIRRAWEE 2232Determined
  • Subdivision
    477 PRESIDENT AVENUE KIRRAWEE 2232Determined
  • Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    1 CARINYA PLACE KIRRAWEE 2232Determined
  • July 2025

  • Erection of a new structure; Storage premises; Self storage units
    43 WARATAH STREET KIRRAWEE 2232Determined
  • Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Vehicle Sales or Hire Premises
    489-497 PRINCES HIGHWAY KIRRAWEE 2232Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; General industry
    47 WARATAH STREET KIRRAWEE 2232Determined
  • Secondary dwelling; Dual occupancy; Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    58 MUNDAKAL AVENUE KIRRAWEE 2232Determined
  • June 2025

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    20 PEPPERCORN PLACE KIRRAWEE 2232Determined

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

280 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Dan Murphy'sAlcohol

    24-38 Flora Street

  • Small's CellarAlcohol

    142 Oak Road

  • Smalls CellarAlcohol

    142 Oak Road

  • Kirrawee BakeryBakery

    144 Oak Road, Kirrawee

  • Vietnamese Sandwiches & PastriesBakery

    143A Oak Road, Kirrawee

  • Ausome NailsBeauty salon
  • Micha Lash and BrowBeauty salon
  • ProfessioNAILBeauty salon
  • Bench (42)
  • Bicycle Parking (7)

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenitiesOpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

9 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Betham Place ReservePark
  • Biddy Giles ParkPark
  • Bowie ReservePark
  • Flora Street ReservePark
  • Kiewa Place ReservePark
  • Nyrang Place ReservePark
  • Pollard ParkPark
  • Wylie Street ReservePark
  • Yumbayumba ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
19
Emergency department
On site
  • 4Cyte PathologyOak Roadsample_collection
  • Aevumphysiotherapist
  • All Smilez Dental CareOak Roaddentist
  • Bio Dental CareOak Roaddentist
  • Dentistdentist
  • Gymea Lily Psychotherapy CentreCedar Placepsychotherapist
  • Gymea Lily Therapy CentreCedar Placepsychotherapist
  • Kirrawee DoctorsOak Roadclinic
  • Kirrawee Family Medical Practicedoctor
  • Kirrawee Family Medical Practiceclinic

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
9/10
IRSD decile (2021)
8/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

7 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Angel Long Day CareBath Roadchildcare
  • Fauna Place Early Education Centrechildcare
  • First Steps Learning AcademyWaratah Streetkindergarten
  • KindaramaWaratah Streetchildcare
  • Kirrawee Child Care Centrechildcare
  • Orchard Early Learning CentreOak Roadchildcare
  • Stepping Stones Early Learning CentreBath Road Southchildcare

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare servicesOpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlaysState government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
26
Parks (OSM)
15

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover featuresOpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability Index

Desirability score
71.6/100 — Excellent
State standing
Top 3% of New South Wales' suburbs
National rank
137th in Australia
State rank
55th in NSW
Peer rank
#24 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#38 among Metro Sydney suburbs
Data confidence
89%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability indexSuburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • 38 Magnolia Stamenitiesbus_stop
  • 4Cyte Pathologyamenities179 Oak Road, Kirraweeclinic
  • 7-Elevenamenitiesfuel
  • 7th Heaven Cafeamenitiescafe
  • ALDIamenities580 Princes Highwaysupermarket
  • Acacia Rd opp Sutherland Christadelphian Hallamenitiesbus_stop
  • All Smilez Dental Careamenities154 Oak Roaddentist
  • Allcott Hireamenities58 Waratah Streettool_hire
  • Arrivederciamenities163 Oak Roadrestaurant
  • Ausome Nailsamenitiesbeauty

Data sources & freshness

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