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Wards in the Sutherland Shire Council

Wards in the  Sutherland Shire Council 

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Sutherland Shire Council is made up of five Wards – A, B, C, D and E. Each Ward is represented by three Councillors.

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B Ward covers the central area of the Shire. It stretches from Caringbah South and Lilli Pilli in the East to Kirrawee in the West and is bordered by Port Hacking Rd, the Boulevarde and Princes Highway to the north and the beautiful Port Hacking River to the South.

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B Ward is roughly 14 square kilometres in size and in 2020 had an estimated population of 46,976 residents.

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What suburbs make up B Ward? 

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The Suburbs in Ward B include: 
 

  • Caringbah (part of)

  • Caringbah South (part of)

  • Grays Point

  • Gymea

  • Gymea Bay

  • Kirrawee (part of)

  • Lilli Pilli (part of)

  • Miranda (part of)

  • Yowie Bay

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If you’re not sure which Ward you live in, you can check your enrolment details here. All you need is your full name, street and suburb.

What suburbs make up B Ward?

Landmarks, Parks and Playgrounds

 

With over 30 parks and playgrounds in B Ward there is a playground for everyone! Our playgrounds range from small local playgrounds for a quick turn on the swings, to larger regional parks which provide more facilities and equipment for kids to play all day.

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You can check out a full list of B Wards parks and playgrounds by clicking here

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Jack Boyd has been pushing for a significant upgrade to Seymour Shaw Reserve in Miranda which you can read more about soon…

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We are also lucky enough to have several natural landmarks and spaces for the community to enjoy. These include:
 

  • Biddy Giles Park, Kirrawee

  • Camellia Gardens, Caringbah South

  • Gymea Bay Baths

  • Mansion Point, Grays Point

  • Lilli Pilli Baths

  • Sutherland Shire Centenary Park, Miranda

  • Swallow Rock, Grays Point

  • Yowie Bay boat ramp and Kalang Lane Reserve
     

As well as being the gateway to many beautiful walks in the Royal National Park

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Landmarks, Parks and Playgrounds
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Sporting Facilities 

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Shire residents value a healthy and active lifestyle. Council is committed to supporting this and has over 115 playing fields, 3 athletics tracks, 54 tennis courts and 99 netball courts for use by clubs, residents, schools and community groups.

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In B Ward we are lucky to have some of the best facilities in the Shire, including:
 

  • Glenn McGrath Oval, Caringbah

  • Caringbah Leisure Centre

  • Seymour Shaw Football Stadium

  • Seymour Shaw Reserve (with facilities for Football, Netball and Tennis)

  • Gymea Bay Oval

  • Lilli Pilli Oval

  • Grays Point Oval

 

You can check out a full list of B Wards sporting facilities by clicking here

Sporting Facillities

Local healthcare facilities and services 

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B Ward contains many of the Shire’s healthcare services, including:
 

  • Sutherland Hospital (including Emergency department).

  • Kareena Private Hospital

  • President Private Hospital

  • Caringbah Medical & Dental Centre

  • Australian Health Care Centre, Kirrawee

  • Urunga Medical Centre, Miranda

  • Miranda Medical Centre
     

As well as a number of local GPs and specialist rooms throughout the suburbs.

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Local Healthcare Facilities and Services
Arts, Culture and Night Life
Local Schools and Vocational Education
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Arts, culture

and night life

 

We are fortunate to be the home of the Hazelhurst Regional Gallery & Arts Centre.

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Set amongst landscaped gardens, this major public gallery includes a comprehensive arts centre, café, theatrette and community gallery. A jewel in Council’s arts and culture crown, Hazelhurst hosts award-winning exhibitions, community events and showcases fantastic local artists.

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B Ward is also the beating heart of the Shire’s night life and is home to some of the best bars and nightspots including:

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  • the famous Vinyl Room in Gymea (for those who love to boogie to the classics)

  • Carmens at Miranda Hotel

  • Caringbah Hotel

  • Gymea Hotel

  • Gymea Tradies
     

As well as being right across the road from Huxleys, Highfields and Tradies in Caringbah, as well as The Prince in Kirrawee.

Local schools and vocational education 

 

B Ward is home to the Shire’s largest vocational education and training centre – Gymea TAFE – and some of the Shire’s best schools. These include:
 

  • Caringbah Public School (Primary)

  • Gymea Bay Public School (Primary)

  • Grays Point Public School (Primary)

  • Laguna Street Public School, Caringbah South (Primary)

  • Lilli Pilli Public School (Primary)

  • Miranda Public School (Primary)

  • Yowie Bay Public School (Primary)
     

  • Our Lady of Fatima Primary School, Caringbah

  • Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Miranda

  • St Catherine Laboure Catholic Primary School, Gymea

  • De La Salle Catholic College, Caringbah

  • Gymea Technology High School

  • Kirrawee High School

  • Port Hacking High School, Miranda

  • Sydney Montessori School and Long Day Care (Primary and High), Gymea

  • Gymea TAFE

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Business districts 

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B Ward is home to the Shire’s primary retail shopping district (Miranda) as well as many of the Shire’s best local business districts. These include:

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  • Caringbah shopping district

  • Miranda Westfield

  • Kiora Mall, Miranda

  • Parkside Plaza (Lederer), Miranda

  • Gymea Shopping Village

  • South Village, Kirrawee

  • Kirrawee shops on Oak Rd

Business Districts
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