Kyle Bay
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Kyle Bay is a
St George
area.
Kyle Bay takes its name from the
Connells Point. Kangaroo Point sits on the opposite bank of the Georges River. It is 7 km west of Botany Bay and 12 km north-west of the Cronulla
surfing beaches. This leafy suburb is graced with scenic riverside parks and reserves including Merriman Reserve and Donnelly Reserve. Kyle Bay and Harness Cask Point are natural formations.
History
Kyle Bay was named after local shipbuilder Robert Kyle (or Coile). The land around Kyle Bay was originally granted by the Crown to Robert Kyle and James Merriman on 9 November 1853. Kyle Parade and Merriman Street are named in their honour. Legacy House is a historic estate on the eastern shore of Kyle Bay.[2] It was bequest to children and first operated from 1948 to 1983 as a convalescent home for children. It was then taken over by Legacy as a home for the children of servicemen/women who have either lost their parents or whose parents were unable to care for them.
Commercial area
A small group of shops is located on Kyle Parade, on the corner of Merriman Street.
Population
According to the
Anglican
10.8%.
References
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Kyle Bay (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 10 April 2018.
- ISBN 0-207-14495-8, page 146
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Coastal bays and inlets of New South Wales, Australia | |
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| North of Sydney Harbour |
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| South of Sydney Harbour |
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