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Greenhills Beach

NSW 2230 • Greater Sydney

1,375
Population (2021)
$71,396
Median Income
0.54 km²
Area
6m
Elevation
CoastalFamily-FriendlyAffluentGrowth SuburbBeachside

About Greenhills Beach

Greenhills Beach is a modern beachside suburb in the Sutherland Shire, located 30 kilometres south of the Sydney CBD along the stunning Bate Bay coastline. With a population of around 1,375 (2021 census), this master-planned community has experienced explosive growth of 73.6% since 2016. The predominant age group is 10-19 years, reflecting its strong appeal to established families with school-age children.

Life at Greenhills Beach revolves around the spectacular beach and coastal walks, with Cronulla's cafés, restaurants, and shopping precinct just minutes away. The suburb attracts affluent professional families—92% owner-occupied with median mortgage repayments exceeding $4,000 per month. Residents enjoy a relaxed coastal lifestyle with easy access to Cronulla Golf Club, parklands, schools, and medical facilities, all while being within commuting distance of Sydney via nearby rail connections.

Greenhills Beach falls under postcode 2230 and is governed by Sutherland Shire Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Cronulla electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2230
Urban Area
Sutherland Shire - East
LGA
Sutherland Shire
Federal Electorate
Cook
State Electorate
Cronulla
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.04°, 151.16°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
0.54 km²
Elevation
6m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Cronulla
3.5 km
42 min
Woolooware
4 km
48 min
Caringbah
5.2 km
N/A (bus)

Bus Services

  • 987 — Cronulla Station via Captain Cook Drive 9 min
  • 985, 477 — Cronulla area and Kurnell 10-20 min

Commute to Sydney

Distance
30 km
By Train
55 min (bus to Cronulla + T4 train)
By Car (Peak)
50-70 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
35-45 min

🛣️ Bus 987 connects to Cronulla Station in 9 min for T4 trains to City

Walkability Car-Dependent

Excellent beach access on foot; bus to Cronulla for shopping and train; car recommended for daily errands

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$1,625
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$4,000
Avg Household Size
3.7 people
Median Age
37 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
792
Census 2021
1,375
▲ 73.6% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$59,592
Income 2021
$71,396
▲ 19.8% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,100
Born Overseas 253

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 45
  • 2. China 28
  • 3. South Africa 25
  • 4. New Zealand 18
  • 5. United States 12
  • 6. Germany 10
  • 7. Egypt 9
  • 8. Poland 8
  • 9. Malta 6
  • 10. Vietnam 6
  • 11. Canada 5
  • 12. Ireland 5
  • 13. Samoa 5
  • 14. Wales 5
  • 15. Philippines 4

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 505
Australian 483
Irish 169
Scottish 132
Italian 110
German 59
Chinese 56
Greek 45
Australian Aboriginal 30
Dutch 24

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

741
Both parents born in Australia
372
Both parents born overseas
236
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
63.9%
No Religion
32.1%
Buddhism
0.9%
Islam
0.2%
Hinduism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
78 (5.7%)
5-14 years
269 (19.6%)
15-19 years
129 (9.4%)
20-24 years
103 (7.5%)
25-34 years
73 (5.3%)
35-44 years
220 (16.0%)
45-54 years
244 (17.7%)
55-64 years
166 (12.1%)
65-74 years
72 (5.2%)
75-84 years
13 (0.9%)
85+ years
0 (0.0%)

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