Kyle Bay facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Kyle BaySydney, New South Wales |
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Kyle Bay, view from Merriman Reserve
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 Kyle Bay
Location in New South Wales
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| Population | 1,035 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2221 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 31 m (102 ft) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 19 km (12 mi) south of Sydney CBD | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Georges River Council | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Oatley | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Cook | ||||||||||||||
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Kyle Bay is a small, pretty suburb in southern Sydney, Australia. It is about 19 kilometers south of the main city center, known as the Sydney central business district. This suburb is part of the Georges River Council area and the wider St George region.
The suburb gets its name from the beautiful bay that touches the northern shore of the Georges River. Kyle Bay is a tiny, lovely place. It is surrounded by the suburbs of Blakehurst, South Hurstville, and Connells Point. On the other side of the Georges River, you can see Kangaroo Point. Kyle Bay is also close to Botany Bay and the surfing beaches of Cronulla. This leafy suburb has nice riverside parks and reserves, like Merriman Reserve and Donnelly Reserve.
A Look Back in Time
Kyle Bay was named after a local shipbuilder called Robert Kyle. He was granted land here on November 9, 1853. Another person, James Merriman, also received land at the same time. Today, you can find streets named Kyle Parade and Merriman Street in their honor.
Legacy House
Legacy House is a historic building on the eastern side of Kyle Bay. It was given to help children. From 1948 to 1983, it was a special home for children who needed to get well after being sick. After that, a group called Legacy took it over. They used it as a home for children whose parents were servicemen or servicewomen who had passed away or could not care for them.
Shops and Services
There is a small group of shops in Kyle Bay. You can find them on Kyle Parade, right on the corner of Merriman Street. These shops provide local residents with everyday needs.
Who Lives Here?
In 2016, about 1,035 people lived in Kyle Bay. Many people who live here were born in Australia. However, about 28.5% of residents were born overseas. The top countries where people came from were China, Greece, and England.
Most people in Kyle Bay speak English at home. Other common languages spoken include Greek, Cantonese, and Mandarin. When it comes to religion, many residents are Catholic or Orthodox Christian. Some people also reported having no religion.
Images for kids
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A local bowling club
