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Cronulla

NSW 2230 • Greater Sydney

17,899
Population (2021)
$61,308
Median Income
3.87 km²
Area
$500/wk
Median Rent
Beach LifestyleTrain to BeachShire LifestyleSurf Culture

About Cronulla

Cronulla is the Sutherland Shire's crown jewel, a beachside town where nearly 18,000 residents enjoy Sydney's only train-accessible beach. The golden sand stretches for kilometres, surf is reliable, and the ocean baths are iconic. With median income well above average, it's evolved from working-class beach town to genuinely affluent coastal address.

The Cronulla Mall and surrounding streets offer quality shopping, dining, and cafes with genuine beach-town character. The ferry to Bundeena provides access to Royal National Park, and the coastal walk south is stunning. Cronulla attracts affluent families, beach-loving professionals, and anyone who wants true coastal lifestyle with train connectivity. It's the only suburb in Sydney where you can surf before work and train to the office.

Cronulla falls under postcode 2230 and is governed by Sutherland Shire Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Cronulla electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2230
Urban Area
Sutherland Shire - East
LGA / Council
Sutherland Shire
Federal Electorate
Cook
State Electorate
Cronulla
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.06°, 151.15°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
3.87 km²
Elevation
17m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    84-86 Cronulla Street Cronulla 2230 NSW

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There are 3 heritage-listed places in or near Cronulla, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Cronulla Railway Station group
Cronulla railway, Cronulla • SHR #01123
Cronulla Sand Dune and Wanda Beach Coastal Landscape
Captain Cook Drive, Cronulla • SHR #01668
Cronulla Fisheries Centre, The
202 Nicholson Parade Cronulla • SHR #01011

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Cronulla by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Cronulla Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Cronulla" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$500
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,404
Avg Household Size
2.1 people
Median Age
43 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
1%

68 state housing + 9 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
18,070
Census 2021
17,899
▼ 0.9% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$52,364
Income 2021
$61,308
▲ 17.1% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

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🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 14,063
Born Overseas 3,041

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 636
  • 2. New Zealand 288
  • 3. Brazil 128
  • 4. United States 115
  • 5. South Africa 114
  • 6. Italy 104
  • 7. Germany 99
  • 8. Philippines 87
  • 9. Ireland 86
  • 10. Scotland 73

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 7,436
Australian 5,987
Irish 2,731
Scottish 1,862
Italian 895
German 737
Greek 456
Australian Aboriginal 268
Dutch 221
Chinese 200

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

10,490
Both parents born in Australia
4,026
Both parents born overseas
2,433
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
53.7%
No Religion
38.1%
Buddhism
0.8%
Islam
0.3%
Judaism
0.2%
Hinduism
0.1%
Sikhism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
818 (4.6%)
5-14 years
1,309 (7.3%)
15-19 years
709 (4.0%)
20-24 years
1,024 (5.7%)
25-34 years
3,224 (18.0%)
35-44 years
2,181 (12.2%)
45-54 years
2,205 (12.3%)
55-64 years
2,583 (14.4%)
65-74 years
2,212 (12.4%)
75-84 years
1,081 (6.0%)
85+ years
559 (3.1%)

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