Kurnell, New South Wales

Kurnell
Artwork depicting two Gweagal opposing the landing of James Cook and crew
Kurnell
Location in metropolitan Sydney
Interactive map of Kurnell
CountryAustralia
StateNew South Wales
CitySydney
LGA
Location
Government
 • State electorate
 • Federal division
Elevation
19 m (62 ft)
Population
 • Total2,528 (2021 census)
Postcode
2231
Suburbs around Kurnell
Port Botany Phillip Bay La Perouse
Woolooware Kurnell Pacific Ocean
Cronulla Greenhills Beach Bate Bay

Kurnell is a suburb in Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. It is 21.4 kilometres (13.3 mi) south of the Sydney central business district, in the local government area of the Sutherland Shire along the east coast. Cronulla and Woolooware are the only adjacent suburbs. La Perouse is located opposite, on the northern headland of Botany Bay. The Cronulla sand dunes are on the south eastern headland of Botany Bay. The eastern side of the peninsula is part of Botany Bay National Park, and Towra Point Nature Reserve is located on the western side of the suburb.