Gymea, NSW 2227

All in all Gymea is a pretty convenient place to live. Even though it’s 20km from the CBD it only takes about 40 mins to get there by train. For beaches, Cronulla is about 10 minutes down the road and the village is convenient for food, coffee & grocery options.
In terms of housing costs it’s still relatively expensive (it’s Sydney after all), but certainly more conservatively priced than other suburbs.

The major drawbacks here are parking, traffic, distance from the city (if that matters to you) & some of the housing commission areas. Traffic is getting worse because of the sheer amount of unit that are going up (1000 are being built just around the corner is Kirrawee), without the infrastructure to support it. Likewise, parking can be a problem due to density and the fact that Sutherland Shire don’t allow parking permits for residents.

Besides that, it’s a nice place to live and seems to home a lot of young families. The National Park is also close by for nature lovers and there are several good walks spotted around the Shire. You could certainly live in worse places in Sydney.

Gymea is an excellent suburb because of the below
1. Close to transport (Train & Bus).
2. Friendly people
3. Gymea bay road: It has an amazing selection of cafe's and restaurants.
4. Good schools .
5. Art Gallery : Hazelhurst Gallery. They run art classes for kids.
6. Lovely local community with active programs.
7. Quiet suburb, just next to Miranda Mall, 15 min drive to the Cronulla beach.
8. Several minutes to Sutherland Hospital

We love living in Gymea. It's extremely convenient for both driving and walking. The shops in Gymea Village are great. It's a lovely suburb to raise a family with a good number of local schools, both public and private and is convenient with the train line

Grew up in Gymea and my family have lived there for over 60 years. It is very humid, so expect mould and in Winter, to use your wipers at night even with no rain. This however, is good for your lawns and garden. Many homes have a chill until October. The proposed F6 extension will be going through the middle of the suburb so beware. Nearby Gray's Point seems to offer very good value for money so consider it too. It feels like a south coast country town but is a touch isolated. Gymea has a shopping centre (remember those) and not a mall and has virtually everything including the brilliant La Cucina and Nina's Chocolates!!! It is within walking distance from most of the suburb. Many houses were built in the 50's and 60's so may need renovating. The train line is a huge draw card and gets you all the way to Bondi Junction if required without changing trains. The roads in the Shire are generally not grid locked like in the Eastern suburbs which has way too many traffic lights, roundabouts etc...Gymea also offers FAR better value for money than the East and is not as hot as the West. You can drive to Sydney CBD and the East in 35 - 40 minutes out of peak with no toll roads (yet) and few revenue raising Red light/Speed/"Safety Cameras" if you use The Grand Parade. Wide selection of Schools. A great place to grow up but a bit narrow minded. The National Park is next door and EASY access to the south coast.

Gymea is an excellent suburb because of the below
1. Close to transport.
2. Friendly people
3. Gymea bay road: It has an amazing selection of cafe's and restaurants. I love the LaZone and Portuguese Bakery Cafe.
4. Good schools .
5. Good Child care . Find them here https://www.spotachildcare.com.au
7. Art Gallery : Hazelhurst Gallery. They run art classes for kids.
8. Play areas for kids.
9. 15 min drive to the Cronulla beach.

Gymea Village is always buzzing.
A lovely place to live- some pockets of Gymea are very sought after for buyers.
Gymea has one of the largest Clubs in the Sutherland Shire- The Tradies
Don't forget the annual Gymea Village Fair- it's a must.
"Excellent restaurants and convenience"

A diverse cafe and restaurant culture give Gymea the edge on surrounding suburbs. A friendly neighbourly feel for locals and visitors alike, Gymea has the the best coffee shops of the shire with Cafe Twelve always bustling with activity and friendly faces. Much underrated Gymea is well worth a visit

l love it here...wish it wouldn't change...too many people are moving in making it crowded...

Fantastic area, have lived in many houses in Gymea majority of my life. No better place for a family to be raised.

Close to Shops, Cafes, transport. Gymea Hotel is a fantastic place for a beer and a meal.