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Royal National Park

NSW 2232 • New South Wales

42
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
139.16 km²
Area
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Median Rent
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About Royal National Park

Royal National Park is a protected national park locality in southern Sydney, approximately 29 kilometres south of the CBD, spanning 151 square kilometres across the Sutherland Shire and City of Wollongong local government areas. Established on 26 April 1879, it is the world's second oldest national park after Yellowstone, and one of Australia's most iconic natural reserves. The park encompasses dramatic coastal cliffs, heath-covered plateaus, rainforest gullies, and pristine beaches, with a tiny resident population of around 42 people.

The park offers an exceptional range of outdoor experiences including the famous 26-kilometre Coast Track, swimming at Wattamolla, Era, and Garie beaches, bushwalking, mountain biking, and wildlife spotting. It is a beloved escape for Sydneysiders seeking nature within easy reach of the city, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. The Audley Boatshed, historic picnic grounds, and the Hacking River add to the park's recreational appeal.

Royal National Park falls under postcode 2232 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA).

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2232
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
N/A
State Electorate
N/A
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.13°, 151.05°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
139.16 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Loftus Station
1.5 km
18 min (to park entrance)
Engadine Station
4 km
N/A – drive
Waterfall Station
3.5 km
N/A – drive/walk to south entrance

Bus Services

  • Seasonal shuttle services — Bundeena / Audley from Cronulla & Loftus ~30 min from Cronulla ferry

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
29 km
By Train
~45 min to Loftus via T4 Illawarra Line
By Bus
Limited – not suited for commuting
By Car (Peak)
~45–60 min via Princes Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
~35 min

🛣️ This is a national park, not a residential commuter suburb. Entry by car via Farnell Avenue (Loftus) or Lady Wakehurst Drive. No regular bus services within the park.

Walkability Walker's Paradise (Nature Only)

Extensive walking trails throughout the park, but zero urban walkability — there are no shops, schools, or services within the park boundaries.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🔍 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 Royal National Park by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Royal National Park Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

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

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
42
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

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

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