Cronulla - Area Profile
History
The name 'Cronulla' comes from the Aboriginal word 'Kurinulla' meaning 'Pink Seashells'.
After the railway reached Sutherland in 1885, the area became popular as a holiday and picnic spot. With increased popularity of motor cars in the 1920s, Cronulla developed rapidly and many of the buildings in Cronulla Street date from the 1930s, as do St. Andrews Church (1934) and the railway station (1939).
In the 1950s and 1960s, most of the holiday guest houses were replaced by high rise apartments.
Attractions
The main shopping centre, Cronulla Bicentennial Plaza, was developed in 1988 as part of the Bicentenary celebrations. Over the years, the Plaza has evolved and now encompasses more than 260 Retail and Commercial businesses spanning the central business district of Cronulla. The Plaza has an extensive range of fashion boutiques, homeware stores, gift stores, supermarkets, and specialty stores.
Cronulla boasts fantastic restaurants and cafes, many with views of the beach. The choice of cuisines is equally as large and includes seafood, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Lebanese, Greek, French, modern Australian, Thai, Indian and more.
Surrounded by magnificent waterways, from historic Botany Bay in the North, the world famous beaches in the East and tranquil Port Hacking to the South, Cronulla is a fantastic place to be!
There is a strong focus on sport in the area. Netball, tennis, soccer, AFL, rugby league, rugby union, sailing, water polo, basketball, baseball and athletics are the most popular. For keen golfers, there is the Cronulla Golf Club and golfing range.
Transport
Cronulla is approximately 20km from Sydney CBD and is well serviced by trains from Cronulla Railway Station.
There are alse state and private bus companies which also service Cronulla.
Real Estate
Cronulla has a large range of property styles to suit varying budgets. These range form original and renovated apartments, luxury resort-style townhouses and apartments, magnificent waterfront homes, beachfront properties, contemporary architecturally designed homes and duplexes.
