Connells Point facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Connells Point Sydney, New South Wales
Oatley Bay
Connells Point Location in Sydney
Population	2,829 (2016 census)
Postcode(s)	2221
Elevation	24 m (79 ft)
Location	20 km (12 mi) south of Sydney CBD
LGA(s)	Georges River Council
State electorate(s)	Oatley
Federal Division(s)	Banks Cook
Suburbs around Connells Point: Hurstville Grove Hurstville South Hurstville Oatley Connells Point Blakehurst Oyster Bay Kangaroo Point Kyle Bay

Connells Point, Sailing Club wharf; view from Donnelly Park

Connells Point is a suburb in southern Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It is about 20 kilometres south of the main city centre of Sydney.

This suburb is part of the Georges River Council area. It is located in the beautiful St George region. Connells Point gets its name from a special part of the land next to Connells Bay. This bay is on the Georges River.

Connells Point is a smaller suburb. It is surrounded by other suburbs like Hurstville Grove, South Hurstville, Blakehurst, and Kyle Bay.

A Look Back in Time

Connells Point and Connells Bay were named after a person called Charles Daniel O'Connell. He owned land in this area a long time ago. The bay was first known as O'Connells Bay.

In the early days, people used the bay to build ships. Imagine building big boats right there! Connells Point Public School, a local primary school, first opened its doors in 1933.

Getting Around Connells Point

The main road that leads into Connells Point is called Connells Point Road. This road starts at Woniora Road in Hurstville. It goes through South Hurstville and crosses King Georges Road. Then, it continues right through the middle of Connells Point.

Cool Places to See

Connells Point has some great spots to visit:

• Donnelly Park
• Poulton Park
• Connells Point Reserve

You can also enjoy the natural beauty of:

• Connells Bay
• Connells Point itself
• Oatley Bay

Schools in the Area

Connells Point has its own public primary school. It is called Connells Point Public School. This school opened in 1934. It teaches students from Kindergarten all the way to Year 6.

A famous person who went to this school is Robert McLelland. He later became a Federal Member of Parliament for Barton. He was also the Attorney-General for Australia.

Sports and Fun Activities

Connells Point is a great place for sports and recreation:

• Football Club: The suburb has its own football (soccer) club called Connells Point Rovers FC. They play in the St. George Soccer Football Association. Their home games are played at Poulton Park.
• Sailing Club: If you love being on the water, the Connells Point Sailing Club is for you! It is located in Donnelly Park, right on the shore of Connells Bay.
• Sea Scouts: Next to the Sailing Club, you will find the 1st Kyle Bay Sea Scout Hall. This is where the local Sea Scouts group meets.

Who Lives Here?

The 2016 census counted the people living in Connells Point. There were 2,829 people. Most people (68.0%) were born in Australia. The next largest group came from China (9.0%).

Many people in Connells Point speak English at home (59.1%). Other languages spoken include Greek (9.8%), Mandarin (9.4%), and Cantonese (6.1%). When it comes to religion, the most common choices were Catholic (27.6%), No Religion (20.4%), Eastern Orthodox (17.0%), and Anglican (13.1%).