Kirrawee
NSW 2232 · Sutherland Shire
11,007 (2021) → 11,722 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Sutherland Shire local government area (est. 239,883 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Kirrawee is a moderate growth suburb in Sutherland Shire, NSW 2232, about 22km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.81M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 95/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Kirrawee has an overall score of 88/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 73/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2232 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (3.6%), China (2.2%), New Zealand (1.73%), Philippines (1.04%), India (0.74%)
Top languages: Mandarin (2.43%), Cantonese (1.39%), Greek (1.08%), Arabic (0.91%), Spanish (0.82%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1067 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Kirrawee High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1092
- Kirrawee Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1050
Nearby (within 10km)
- Sutherland North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 1073
- Gymea Technology High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1048
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1kmICSEA 1106
- St Catherine Labouré Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.1kmICSEA 1109
- Sutherland Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1101
- St Patrick's College SutherlandSecondary · Catholic · 1.3kmICSEA 1093
- Minerva SchoolCombined · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1039
- Jannali East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1081
- Sydney Montessori SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 1118
- Gymea North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1075
- Bates Drive SchoolCombined · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1018
- Gymea Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1091
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Kirrawee
Is Kirrawee safe?
Kirrawee has a residential safety score of 73/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 3,598 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Kirrawee?
In Kirrawee, the median house price is $1.81M and the median unit price is $933K. Median weekly house rent is $950.
How far is Kirrawee from Sydney CBD?
Kirrawee is about 21.6 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 51 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Kirrawee?
Kirrawee has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1071 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Kirrawee?
Kirrawee has a transport score of 95/100, including 1 train station and 62 bus stops.