Kirribilli, New South Wales
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| Kirribilli Sydney, New South Wales |
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 Sydney Harbour from the air, Kirribilli at front |
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| Postcode: | 2061 | ||||||||||||
| Location: | 3 km (2 mi) north of Sydney CBD | ||||||||||||
| LGA: | North Sydney Council | ||||||||||||
| State District: | North Shore | ||||||||||||
| Federal Division: | North Sydney | ||||||||||||
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Kirribilli is a suburb of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Kirribilli is located 3 kilometres north of the Sydney central business district, in the local government area of North Sydney Council. Kirribilli is a harbourside suburb, sitting on the Lower North Shore of Sydney Harbour.[1]
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[edit] History
The name Kirribilli is derived from an Aboriginal word 'Kiarabilli', which means 'good fishing spot'. This suburb initially formed part of a grant to James Milson, after whom Milsons Point was named. The area was later sub-divided, first for the construction of large family residences in the 1840s, and then for the erection of Victorian terrace houses and 20th-Century blocks of flats. Prominent early landowners in Kirribilli included members of the Campbell and Gibbes families. Colonel John George Nathaniel Gibbes, the Collector of Customs for New South Wales, built 'Wotonga' - the forerunner of Admiralty House - in 1842-43 on a five-acre site which he leased, and then purchased, from the Campbells. The Colonel's son, William John Gibbes, lived nearby in Beulah House (since demolished) during the 1840s.[2]
[edit] Landmarks
Kirribilli is one of Australia's oldest and most established suburbs, as much of its architecture may suggest. The suburb contains Kirribilli House (the official Sydney residence of the Prime Minister), Admiralty House (the official Sydney residence of the Governor-General) and the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron. Admiralty House, originally a private dwelling belonging to Colonel John George Nathaniel Gibbes (see above), is Kirribilli's oldest extant building. The earliest portions go back to 1842. Kirribilli House was built next door by Adolphus Frederick Feez, a well-to-do merchant, in 1854-55.
The following buildings are on the Register of the National Estate: [3]
- Kirribilli Public School, Burton Street
- Loreto Convent (formerly Elamang), Carabella Street
- Kirribilli Neighbourhood Centre, Fitzroy Street
- Sunnyside (house and grounds), Holbrook Avenue
- Kirribilli House, Kirribilli Avenue
- Admiralty House and Lodge, Kirribilli Point
- Ensemble Theatre - Celebrating 50 Years of continuous professional theatre in 2008
 Karlsrue, Fitzroy Street |
 Craiglea House, Upper Pitt Street |
 Burnleigh, Carabella Road |
 Sunnyside, Holbrook Avenue |
[edit] Transport
Kirribilli supports the northern end of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The Warringah Freeway provides a link south to the Sydney CBD and north to Chatswood. Kirribilli is serviced by all three means of Sydney public transport.
Milsons Point railway station is the closest station, part of the North Shore line of the CityRail network. It is located next to the main shopping streets, and has frequent services to the Sydney CBD and the North Shore.
Sydney Buses operate regular bus services from Kirribilli to many parts of northern Sydney. The 269 bus service runs a loop within the Kirribilli - Milsons Point - McMahons Point area.
There are four operating ferry wharves near Kirribilli, serviced by both public and private ferries.
- On the eastern side is Kirribilli wharf, part of the Sydney Ferries Neutral Bay service. The wharf is one stop from Circular Quay and has two services per hour in each direction. Kirribilli Wharf also has a small local cafe serving coffees, cakes, and newspapers to commuters and many local regulars.
- At the southernmost tip of Kirribilli is the Beulah Street Wharf. This small wharf was dropped from public Sydney Ferries services when an inner harbour ferry route was cancelled. In 2005, private operator Matilda Cruises started using Beulah Street Wharf as part of their Matilda Express loop from Circular Quay to Darling Harbour. As of 15 September 2006 the Matilda Cruises ferry service has been suspended. Outside ferry hours, Beulah Street Wharf is frequently used for fishing and recreation. The wharf is directly north of the Sydney Opera House and offers spectacular harbour views.
- On the eastern side of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Jeffrey Street Wharf is also no longer used by Sydney Ferries, with just a few services by Matilda Cruises. It is still used by private charter services, but is more popular as a fishing location. Its panoramic views of the Opera House, Circular Quay, and the Harbour Bridge make is a popular location for wedding photography.
- On the western side of the Bridge is Milsons Point Wharf, which carries many more services than the Kirribilli wharves and joins Kirribilli to the CBD, the inner harbour, and along the Parramatta River to Parramatta.
[edit] Commercial Area
Kirribilli has a small shopping centre located close to Milsons Point railway station.
[edit] Schools
The two main schools in the suburb are St Aloysius' College and Loreto Kirribilli.
 St John's Anglican Church, Broughton Street |
 Senior School, St Aloysius College, Upper Pitt Street |
 Chapel, Loreto Convent |
 Kirribilli Neighbourhood Centre, Fitzroy Street |
[edit] Events
The 'Kirribilli Markets' are held on the fourth Saturday of each month, on the lawns of the now-defunct Kirribilli Bowling Club. The markets contain a mix of new and second-hand clothing, bric-a-brac, jewellery, and food and drink.
Kirribilli is the home of Australia's oldest continuously operating professional theatre company, The Ensemble Theatre. Situated on McDougall St, the Ensemble Theatre is located in a converted boatshed and offers outstanding productions of contemporary works by both Australian and International playwrights. The theatre has productions playing all year round for seasons averaging 5-7 weeks each.
[edit] Politics
Kirribilli is part of the federal electorate of North Sydney. North Sydney has been held by Joe Hockey since 1996, and is considered a fairly safe Liberal seat, with the two-party-preferred vote standing at 55% and 44% for the Liberal Party and ALP respectively.
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- Kirribilli, New South Wales is at coordinates Coordinates:
- Kirribilli Markets
- Kirribilli Wharf ferry services
- 269 local bus service
- Matilda Express services to Beulah Street Wharf
- Parliamentary discussion of the condition of Kirribilli wharves
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