Burraneer, New South Wales facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Burraneer Sydney, New South Wales
Gunnamatta Bay, Burraneer
Burraneer Location in Sydney
Population	3,584 (2016 census)
Postcode(s)	2230
Elevation	21 m (69 ft)
Location	26 km (16 mi) south of Sydney CBD
LGA(s)	Sutherland Shire
State electorate(s)	Cronulla
Federal Division(s)	Cook
Suburbs around Burraneer: Caringbah South Woolooware Cronulla Port Hacking Burraneer Cronulla Dolans Bay Maianbar Bundeena

Burraneer is a lovely bayside suburb located in southern Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It's about 26 kilometres south of the main city area of Sydney. Burraneer is part of the Sutherland Shire local government area.

This suburb sits on a piece of land called Burraneer Point. It's on the northern side of the Port Hacking river mouth. Burraneer Bay is on its western side, and Gunnamatta Bay is on its eastern side. The only suburb right next to Burraneer is Woolooware. Across the water, you can see places like Cronulla, Dolans Bay, and Caringbah South. Burraneer is mostly a place where families live, with many large homes, some of which have amazing views of the water.

History of Burraneer

The name Burraneer Bay was first written down by a surveyor named Robert Dixon in 1827. He spelled it Burranear Bay. Dixon often chose Aboriginal names for the bays in this area. People generally believe the name means point of the bay.

In 1858, Mary and Andrew Webster bought land here for 108 pounds and 15 shillings. They later sold their land to Dominick Dolan in 1863. Another person, James Wilson, bought a large piece of land, about 252 acres (1.02 square kilometres), in 1862. He sold his land in 1866 to Thomas Holt. Holt was a very rich man who owned a huge estate of about 12,000 acres (49 square kilometres). This estate stretched all the way from Sutherland to Cronulla.

What's in Burraneer?

Burraneer has some handy shops and places to visit.

Local Shops and Cafes

• A group of shops and cafes can be found on Woolooware Road.
• There's also a smaller set of shops on Burraneer Bay Road, near Gannons Road. This is right across from Burraneer Bay Public School.

Burraneer Bay Marina

Shops on Woolooware Road

Clubs and Services

• The Royal Motor Yacht Club is located on Gunnamatta Bay.
• The Burraneer Bay Marina is a great place for boats and is located on Burraneer Bay.
• You can find the Burraneer Family Practice at the corner of Woolooware and Burraneer Bay Roads.

Who Lives in Burraneer?

According to the 2016 census, there were 3,584 people living in Burraneer.

• Most people, about 83.7%, were born in Australia.
• Other common birthplaces included England (3.1%) and New Zealand (1.5%).
• About 89.1% of people spoke only English at home.
• The most common religions were Catholic (34.8%) and Anglican (23.7%).

Getting Around Burraneer

It's easy to get around Burraneer and to other parts of Sydney.

Train Services

The closest train station is Woolooware railway station. This station is on the Cronulla branch line, which is part of Sydney Trains' T4 line. Trains from here go all the way to Bondi Junction. They stop at important stations like Sutherland and Central.

Bus Routes

U-Go Mobility provides bus services in the Burraneer area:

• Route 971: Travels from Cronulla to Hurstville.
• Route 988: Travels from Cronulla to Caringbah. This service runs a few times a day on weekdays.

Schools in Burraneer

Burraneer has several schools for different age groups.

• Our Lady of Mercy College is a Catholic school for girls in Years 7 to 10. It's on Dominic Street.
• De la Salle Catholic College, Cronulla is a Catholic school for both boys and girls in Years 11 and 12. It's located on Cross Street.
• Burraneer Bay Public School is a public primary school for children from Kindergarten to Year 6. It's on Burraneer Bay Road.
• St Francis De Sales Primary School is located right on the border of Burraneer and Woolooware.

Fun and Games in Burraneer

There are many places in Burraneer for sports, play, and enjoying nature.

Parks and Playgrounds

• Burraneer Bay Park has a lovely bushland area, a boardwalk, a playground, and a track for cycling or jogging.
• You can find several smaller park reserves with children's play equipment. These include Binaville Ave Reserve and Rutherford Reserve.

Water Activities

• The Lugano Avenue Small Craft Launching Facility opened in 2020. It's a wharf that makes it easy and safe for people to launch kayaks, rowboats, and other small boats.
• There are also several public wharves, beaches, and places to access the bay. These include Hospital Bay Wharf, Bulls Beach, and Bell Place Beach.

Famous Faces from Burraneer

Some well-known people have lived in Burraneer!

• Ricky Ponting - A famous Australian cricketer (former resident).
• Glenn McGrath - Another famous Australian cricketer (former resident).
• Paul Gallen - A well-known rugby league footballer (current resident).
• Stuart Clark - An Australian cricketer (current resident).
• Ricky Stuart - A rugby league footballer (former resident).
• Cheyenne Tozzi - A model and singer.