Living in Gymea
Gymea is a suburb in southern Sydney, located 26 kilometres south of the Sydney central business district in the local government area of the Sutherland Shire.
History
The Gymea Lily is prevalent in the area and was named by the local Eora people, subsequently becoming the inspiration for the suburb's name, by government surveyor W.A.B. Geaves in 1855. The Gymea Lily has been adopted as a symbol of the area and features on the crest of many local organisations. Development in the area has eradicated most of the lillies but many can still be found, a few kilometres south, in the Royal National Park.
Transport Links
Gymea railway station is on the Cronulla branch of the Illawarra railway line, part of the City Rail network, which provides regular rail services to the city. There is also a local bus service.
Shopping and Recreation
The suburb's shopping strip is known as Gymea Shopping Village. Over the last decade it has become a popular shopping and 'café culture' district with many cafés, restaurants, boutiques and gourmet food shops opened along Gymea Bay Road. The area has great resources for cricket, rugby league, swimming, soccer and netball clubs.
Schools
Gymea North Public School, St Catherine Labouré Primary, Gymea Technology High School, Gymea Bay Public School and Kirrawee School can all be found here. Gymea is also home to a campus of the South Western Sydney Institute of TAFE.