Living in Randwick
Randwick is a suburb in south-eastern Sydney, located 6 kilometres south-east of the Sydney central business district and is the administrative centre for the local government area of the City of Randwick.
History
Randwick was named after the village of the same name Gloucestershire, England, birthplace of Simeon Henry Pearce, who became Mayor of Randwick six times. Simeon and his brother James, who migrated to Australia in 1842, were responsible for the early development of Randwick and the neighbouring suburb of Coogee. Simeon lived in a house called Blenheim, which can still be seen in Blenheim Street, and has been restored by Randwick Council.
Transport Links
Frequent buses to Circular Quay and Railway Square serve the area and provide a quick route to the City and CBD.
Shopping and Recreation
Randwick has excellent shopping facilities, with all food and clothing needs catered to. The Randwick Ritz cinema complex, Centennial Park and the Royal Randwick racecourse all serve as pleasant ways to pass the time, as well as the fine and diverse selection of restaurants and cafes.
Schools
There is a wide selection of schools in Randwick, including Randwick High, Randwick Primary, Marcellin, Emmanuel School and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart to name a few. The University of New South Wales and Prince of Wales Hospital can also be found here.