Storage & Parking Sutherland Shire

Often referred to as 'The Shire', Sutherland Shire, with its stunning nature and ocean view is situated 26 kilometers south of the Sydney metropolitan area. The Shire is primarily a residential area with a population of 226,041 in 2016. However, it also has substantial industrial, commercial and rural areas. This region encompasses a total land area of about 370 square kilometres, including beaches, waterways, bushlands, parklands and national parks. The famous Royal National Park is Australia's first national park and the world's second oldest national park, established in 1879. It is further inland from the eastern coastline, just south of Sydney. Within the region is the suburb Kurnell, the original landing place of Captain James Cook on 29th April 1770. Sutherland Shire’s landscapes vary from rugged sea cliffs, sandy beaches and swampy bay coasts in the east to the broad plateaus and deep rivers of the west.

Education

This dynamic region can take you from spectacular parks and beaches to cosmopolitan restaurant offerings, great shopping experiences and a competitive business district. Large shopping centres, specialty stores, restaurants, cafes and a number of surf stores are available around the neighborhood. Currently, there are nearly 100 schools including the Gymea and Loftus Colleges of Technical and Further Education, the Gymea Technology High School and the Caringbah High School.

Medical Services

There are 3 major hospitals along the south coast. The Sutherland Hospital and Kareena Private Hospital located in Caringbah and the President Private Hospital in Kirrawee. Sutherland Hospital is part of the South Eastern Sydney Local Health District, which was established in 1958. The hospital offers general medicine, general surgery, obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatrics, aged care, rehabilitation and psychiatry services. It is also a teaching hospital for the University of New South Wales. It can be accessed by bus services, operated by both Transdev NSW and State Transit. The hospital lies between Caringbah and Miranda stations. Kareena Private Hospital is a dynamic acute care 142 bed facility that caters for a full range of specialties including cardiology, orthopaedics, general surgery, colorectal surgery, obstetrics and gynaecology and general medicine, to name a few. It has been serving the Sutherland community and surrounds for over 50 years. This is a teaching hospital for the University of Sydney and can easily be reached by train or bus. The President Private Hospital has been serving the community of Kirrawee and nearby suburbs for over 35 years. They specialize in Day Surgery procedures such as Eye Surgery and Endoscopy, and a fully equipped rehabilitation service including onsite gymnasiums and a beautiful Aquatic Hydrotherapy pool. Their services ranges from general medicine to surgery and rehabilitation, with great facilities that aids fast recovery enhanced by their tranquil gardens and restful decor.

Public Transport

Getting around the southern suburbs is easy through reliable bus and train services. Transdev NSW, an Australian bus operator in the northern, southern and western suburbs of Sydney provides safe and reliable routes to and from the suburbs of Sydney South. The Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line is a commuter railway line in the eastern and southern suburbs of Sydney. It is the numbered T4 coloured azure blue train that redirects Illawarra railway line to the South Coast railway line. Sutherland railway station is located on the Illawarra line along East Parade. Hotels such as Metro Hotel Miranda and Caringbah Hotel as well as restaurants and shops populate the area around the station. Cronulla railway station is the terminus station of the Cronulla line. The station’s two platforms are situated end to end, rather than side by side, making it the second longest rail platform in NSW. It is located on Cronulla Street and is just 500 meters away from Cronulla Beach. Other stations include Caringbah, Como, Heathcote, Loftus and Miranda. With great weather and plenty of sunshine all year round, there’s a variety of places to shop and eat, stunning views, long beaches, festivities, and accommodation, The Shire has an undeniable appeal for holidaying families, day-trippers and romantic couples both locally and internationally.