Oyster Bay, New South Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Oyster BaySydney, New South Wales |
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Oyster Bay
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| Population | 5,488 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Established | 1933 | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2225 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 26 km (16 mi) south of Sydney CBD | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Sutherland Shire | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Miranda | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Hughes | ||||||||||||||
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Oyster Bay is a lovely suburb in Southern Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It's about 26 kilometers south of Sydney's main city area, within the Sutherland Shire.
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Where is Oyster Bay?
Oyster Bay sits right on the southern side of the Georges River.
Smaller areas within Oyster Bay include Green Point and Caravan Head. At Green Point, you'll find the Green Point Observatory, where the Sutherland Astronomical Society explores the stars!
Coronation Bay, also on the Georges River, has a big mangrove forest. This area is a busy home for many different kinds of birds and other wildlife. Carina Bay is on the western edge of the suburb.
A Look Back at Oyster Bay's History
Oyster Bay got its name because there were so many oysters found in the bay! The name first appeared on maps way back in 1840.
Oyster Bay was once part of a huge land area owned by Thomas Holt. He was an important person in New South Wales in the 1800s. His land covered most of what is now the Sutherland Shire.
By 1880, maps showed roads like Scylla and Carina Roads already in the Oyster Bay area. The first house, at 19 Como Road, was built in 1910. A general store opened in 1925. The name "The Village of Oyster Bay" was on maps by 1925. The suburb's name became official in 1933.
After World War II, more people moved to Australia, and new homes were needed. This helped Oyster Bay grow. Oyster Bay Public School opened in 1945.
A cool thing about Oyster Bay is its old steps and pathways. These were built in the 1930s. They let people walk from the highest parts of the suburb down to the shops by the bay. There are also steps and a path from Green Point to Como. This path leads to the old Como railway station and Como Public School.
Shops and Community Spots
A small group of shops is located where Como Road and Oyster Bay Road meet. Here you can find a post office, a chemist, a liquor shop, a café, a newsagency, and a bakery. Oyster Bay Public School is also nearby.
Churches in Oyster Bay
You'll find a few churches in Oyster Bay:
- St Joseph Catholic Church (on the border of Oyster Bay and Como)
- Oyster Bay Baptist Church (at Green Point)
- Kingsway Community Church
Schools and Learning
Oyster Bay Public School has a fun Arts and Craft festival every year. It happens on the last weekend of May. This festival has been a yearly event since 1980, except for a break from 2020-2022 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The school is split into two parts on Phillip Street. The primary site (for Years 3-6) and the infants site (for Kindergarten-Year 2) are about 300 meters apart. There are also two pre-schools in Oyster Bay. One is at Caravan Head, and another is at Green Point, near the Green Point Observatory.
Parks and Green Spaces
Oyster Bay Oval is a big sports field right by the bay. It was created in the 1960s from the mangrove areas. This oval is home to the local soccer and cricket clubs.
Caravan Head Bushland Reserve is a natural bushland area in the northern part of Oyster Bay. It's a great place to explore nature.
Sports Teams in Oyster Bay
Oyster Bay has several local sports clubs for different activities:
| Team | Sport |
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| Georges River Tigers | Soccer |
| Oyster Bay Bullets | Basketball |
| Green Point Kookaburras | Netball |
Getting Around Oyster Bay
Buses from U-Go Mobility serve the area, traveling around Caravan Head often. Oyster Bay is also close to both Jannali railway station and Como railway station. Roads connect the suburb to the nearby Princes Highway at Kareela and to Sutherland.
Who Lives in Oyster Bay?
In 2006, about 4,907 people lived in Oyster Bay. Most people speak English at home. The most common religions were Catholic and Anglican.
Famous Faces from Oyster Bay
- Rachel & Ryan Carr: They came in second place on the 18th season of the Australian reality TV show The Block, called The Block: Tree Change.
