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| Locality | Kirrawee |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Sutherland Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -34.03317 |
| Longitude | 151.07273 |
| Population | 9,139 |
| Density | 2574.4 /km² |
| Area | 3.5 km² |
| Elevation | 92 m |
| Postcode | 2232 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 22 km southwest |
Kirrawee is a locality in the Sutherland Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 9,139. The locality covers an area of 3.5 km², giving a population density of about 2574.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 92 m above sea level. It lies approximately 22 km southwest of Sydney. Kirrawee is located at 34.0332°S, 151.0727°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2232.
Kirrawee unfolds with a gentle, suburban grace, its streets lined with established trees that cast dappled shadows on well-tended lawns. It lies 8.3 km south-south-west of Hurstville, NSW (from Hurstville, NSW: bearing 199°T), and is situated 13.0 km south-south-east of Bankstown. The land here, part of the broader Sutherland Shire, possesses a subtle undulation, a quiet rise and fall that guides the eye through a landscape of brick homes and leafy gardens. A soft, humid air often hangs in the afternoons, carrying the faint scent of eucalypt and damp earth, a constant reminder of the natural bushland that still fringes the edges of this developed area. The sky above, particularly as dusk approaches, can bleed into astonishing hues of apricot and rose, a fleeting, painted farewell to the day.
The history of Kirrawee is deeply entwined with the development of the southern Sydney basin, its name itself a reminder of the Indigenous heritage of the land, though the precise meaning and custodianship are complex and debated. Originally an area of dense bushland, it was gradually transformed by the expansion of Sydney, with land grants and subsequent subdivisions shaping the residential character that dominates today. The local economy, while largely driven by retail and services catering to the immediate population, also benefits from its proximity to larger commercial hubs, making it a convenient base for many residents. The nearby Royal National Park acts as a significant natural amenity, drawing visitors and offering a vital green lung, influencing the overall feel of Kirrawee as a place that balances urban convenience with access to wilder spaces.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Kirrawee, New South Wales. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Kirrawee, in the Sutherland Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Kirrawee includes the postcode (2232), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Sutherland Shire Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Kirrawee is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |