Living in Engadine
Engadine is a suburb in southern Sydney, located 33 kilometres south of the Sydney central business district, in the local government area of the Sutherland Shire.
History
The area was reserved for a national park in 1879, but in 1890 Charles McAlister was able to purchase land here which became known as McAlister’s Estate. After an overseas trip, the family renamed their estate ‘Engadine’ after the Engadin Valley in Switzerland. In the 1960s, the district became more established as a residential area and Crown Land was released for private purchase.
Transport Links
Engadine railway station is on the Illawarra line of the CityRail network and the area is well served by local buses. The suburb is situated close to the Princes Highway allowing for excellent road connections.
Shopping and Recreation
Engadine Central is home to shopping facilities and commercial businesses. There are plenty of parks and recreational facilities here, including Engadine Leisure Centre, with an outdoor heated pool, Engadine Sports Oval, Engadine Lawn Bowls Club, and the area is surrounded by the Royal National Park and Heathcote National Park, with spectacular views across the Sydney Basin to the CBD.
Schools
Engadine High School, Engadine Public School, Engadine West Public School, Marton Public School, St John Bosco College and St John Bosco Primary School can be found at Engadine.