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Kirrawee is a suburb in southern Sydney, located 25 kilometres south of the Sydney central business district in the Sutherland Shire. Kirrawee’s southern border is formed by The Royal National Park.

History

Kirrawee is an Aboriginal word meaning ‘lengthy’. The name was adopted in 1939 with the opening of the railway line. Early development was connected to the development of nearby Sutherland. It was not until the 1950s that Kirrawee became heavily settled with many families looking to resettle after World War II.

Transport Links

Kirrawee Railway Station is on the Cronulla branch of Cityrail’s Illawarra Line which links Sydney’s southern suburbs to the CBD and is approximately 40 minutes by train to the CBD. The area is also served by buses.

Shopping and Recreation

Kirrawee has a small shopping village on Oak Road, adjacent to the train station, including a number of food outlets, newsagent, law firm, accountant, fruit shop and bike shop, among others. The area retains a quiet, residential atmosphere with a large amount of bushland providing excellent space for bushwalking, jogging and cycling.

Schools

Kirrawee High School, Kirrawee Public School and a number of child care and day care facilities can be found in the suburb.