Kurnell

POSTAL CODE: NSW, 2231
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KURNELL, 2231 delivered a stronger performance in contrast to other Australian suburbs in terms of appreciation of property value.

Investors saw the median home price rise to $1,810,000.

Profits due to an upward trend in home prices in the suburb averaged 4.38% per annum over a 3-year period.

KURNELL now ranks at the 1021st place on a list of fastest growing suburbs in the territory.

Figures from the previous quarter show that capital gains for real estate buyers in KURNELL are low, as opposed to average gains per annum over the past five years.

Because of this real estate investors could earn a rental income of $1000 based on current median home prices.

Regardless, it is expected for properties to spend some time on the market prior to a successful sale. In KURNELL, homes and units usually stay on listing for an average of 61.6 days.

In 2016, 28 properties were sold in KURNELL during the past year, making it the 730th most active market in NSW based on total real estate transactions.

Surburb overview

Kurnell is a coastal suburb in the Sutherland Shire, located about 21 kilometres south of the Sydney central business district. It occupies a peninsula on the southern headland of Botany Bay, bordered by the waters of Botany Bay to the north and the Pacific Ocean to the east. The suburb is notable as the landing site of Captain James Cook in 1770, a heritage acknowledged at Kamay Botany Bay National Park.

The suburb has a population of around 2,300 people, according to the latest census. Most residents were born in Australia, with smaller communities from England, New Zealand and Malta. English is the predominant language spoken at home, while Greek and Italian are also present in smaller numbers. The demographic profile is family-oriented, with a high proportion of couples with children and established households. Detached dwellings dominate the housing stock, with some medium-density housing also present.

Public transport in Kurnell is limited to bus services that connect the suburb to Cronulla railway station on the Illawarra line. From Cronulla, regular trains run to the Sydney CBD, Hurstville and Wollongong. Road access is via Captain Cook Drive, which links Kurnell to Caringbah, Taren Point and the wider Sydney network. Due to the limited direct services, most households rely on private vehicles.

Essential services are concentrated in nearby Caringbah and Cronulla, where supermarkets, medical centres, schools and government services are located. Local educational options include Kurnell Public School, while secondary schools are available in adjoining suburbs. Healthcare needs are met at Sutherland Hospital and Kareena Private Hospital.

Recreational amenities in Kurnell are significant, with Kamay Botany Bay National Park offering bushwalking tracks, picnic areas and historical sites such as Captain Cook’s Landing Place. Silver Beach provides a sheltered swimming area along Botany Bay, while the eastern side of the peninsula offers surf beaches popular with experienced surfers. Fishing, boating and diving are also everyday recreational activities. The surrounding national park and coastal environment ensure residents and visitors have access to a wide range of outdoor pursuits.

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