Woolooware

Woolooware is a serene suburb in Sydney's Sutherland Shire, approximately 24 kilometers south of the central business district. Bordered by Cronulla, Caringbah, Burraneer, and Kurnell, it stretches from Woolooware Bay on the Georges River estuary to Burraneer Bay and Gunnamatta Bay on the Hacking River and Port Hacking estuary. The area features a mix of residential homes, parks, and recreational facilities, including the Woolooware Golf Course and Woolooware Oval, home to the Cronulla Seagulls FC. The suburb is well-served by public transport, with Woolooware railway station providing access to Sydney's rail network. Local amenities include small shopping areas known as Woolooware North and Woolooware South, offering a variety of shops and services. Woolooware is also home to several primary and secondary schools, including Woolooware Public School and Woolooware High School. The suburb's name is derived from the Aboriginal word "Wooloowa," meaning "muddy track," reflecting its natural landscape.