Kurraba Point, New South Wales

Kurraba Point
Sydney, New South Wales

Kurraba Point as seen from Cremorne
Population 1,702 (2011 census)[1]
 • Density 5,700/km2 (14,700/sq mi)
Established 2010
Postcode(s) 2089
Area 0.3 km2 (0.1 sq mi)
Location 4 km (2 mi) north of Sydney CBD
LGA(s) North Sydney Council
State electorate(s) Electoral district of North Shore
Federal Division(s) North Sydney
Suburbs around Kurraba Point:
North Sydney Neutral Bay Cremorne
Kirribilli Kurraba Point Cremorne Point
Milson's Point (water) (water)

Kurraba Point is a harbourside suburb on the lower North Shore of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Kurraba Point is located 4 kilometres north of the Sydney central business district, in the local government area of North Sydney Council.

Kurraba Point shares the postcode of 2089 with adjacent suburb of Neutral Bay. It is bordered by Neutral Bay, Cremorne and Cremorne Point.

History

Aboriginal culture

Prior to the arrival of the First Fleet, the area in which Kurraba Point is situated was inhabited by the Cam-mer-ray-gal Group of the Ku-ring-gai Aboriginal Tribe. The group, which inhabited the north shore of Port Jackson, was one of the largest in the Sydney area.[2]

The name "Karraba" or "Kurraba" is of aboriginal derivation and is thought to mean "good fishing place".

European settlement

On 2 May 1814, Kurraba Point was included in the 700 acre land grant that was given to Lieutenant Alfred Thrupp as a wedding gift. At that time the area, which included most of what is now Neutral Bay and Kurraba Point, was called "Alfred Thrupp’s Farm" or "Thrupp's Acres". Sandstone was quarried from what is now Kurraba Point Reserve from around 1850 to supply stone for the construction of Fort Denison as well as ballast for ships returning to England and for local building. Through these times, the point was known as "Thrupps Point" and "Ballast Point".[3]

Patrick Hayes acquired a parcel of this land, where he established a soap and oil factory. The Port Jackson and Manly Steamship Company purchased Hayes’ former oil factory in 1883 and they set up a depot and engineering works there. In 1936 there was a fire at that depot when the ferry MV Bellubera caught fire and two men were killed. The Kurraba Point workshops were closed by the end of 1964; the State Government purchased the Kurraba Point site and in 1974 the site was cleared and the present Kurraba Reserve was created.[4][5]

Historic house Nutcote, now operating as a museum.

The renowned children's author and painter May Gibbs lived for many years at Nutcote, a home in Wallaringa Avenue. The house was designed by the architect B. J. Waterhouse and built 1924-25. It was later restored and is now open to the public as a museum. It has a state heritage listing.[6]

The suburb name of "Kurraba Point" was taken from the point of land on which it is located, between Neutral Bay and Shell Cove. It was part of the suburb of Neutral Bay until 4 June 2010 when Kurraba Point was formally gazetted as a suburb in its own right.[7][8]

Demographics

According to the 2011 census, there were 1,702 residents in Kurraba Point. Of these:[1]

Transport

Public transport is well used by residents; the 2011 census found that 36.2% of employed people travelled to work on public transport, which compares favourably to the national average of 10.4%. Conversely, 40.9% travelled to work by car (either as driver or as passenger), which is significantly below the national average of 65.8%.[1]

Kurraba Point ferry wharf is located at Kurraba Point for inner harbour ferry services.
The 225 route bus service from Neutral Bay Wharf to Cremorne Wharf via Neutral Bay Junction runs along Wycombe Road, on the boundary of Kurraba Point.

The major road which runs the length of Kurraba Point is Kurraba Road, formerly called Thrupps Point Road.

Landmarks

Hodgson Lookout, showing depression era work scheme elements such as the concrete fences and paving.

General landmarks include:

There are 39 heritage-listed properties in Kurraba Point, and also a substantial Heritage Conservation Area.[9] Significant homes include:

Notable residents

References

  1. 1 2 3 Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Kurraba Point (State Suburb)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 3 April 2014.
  2. "A Brief History of Lane Cove". About the area. Lane Cove Council. Retrieved 2007-10-29.
  3. Warne, Catherine (1984). Pictorial Memories: Lower North Short. Crows Nest, N.S.W. 2065: ATRAND Pty Ltd. p. 5. ISBN 0 908272 05 7.
  4. 1 2 North Sydney Heritage Centre. "Gem of the Harbour: A walking tour of Kurraba Point" (PDF). Stanton Library, North Sydney. Retrieved 5 May 2014.
  5. Leonie Masson (2008). "Kurraba Point". Dictionary of Sydney. Dictionary of Sydney Trust. Retrieved 5 May 2014.
  6. State Heritage Website
  7. "Kurraba Point named Sydney's new harbour suburb". News.com.au. 31 May 2010. Retrieved 5 May 2014.
  8. "Kurraba Point". Geographical Names Register (GNR) of NSW. Geographical Names Board of New South Wales. Retrieved 4 August 2013.
  9. "Kurraba Point Conservation Area". www.environment.nsw.gov.au. Heritage Division, NSW Office of Environment and Heritage. Retrieved 15 November 2016.
  10. "Brent Knowle". www.environment.nsw.gov.au. Heritage Division, NSW Office of Environment and Heritage. Retrieved 15 November 2016.
  11. "Gingie". www.environment.nsw.gov.au. Heritage Division, NSW Office of Environment and Heritage. Retrieved 15 November 2016.
  12. "Flat building". www.environment.nsw.gov.au. Heritage Division, NSW Office of Environment and Heritage. Retrieved 15 November 2016.
  13. "Gundamaine". www.environment.nsw.gov.au. Heritage Division, NSW Office of Environment and Heritage. Retrieved 15 November 2016.
  14. "Hollowforth". www.environment.nsw.gov.au. Heritage Division, NSW Office of Environment and Heritage. Retrieved 15 November 2016.
  15. "Honda". www.environment.nsw.gov.au. Heritage Division, NSW Office of Environment and Heritage. Retrieved 15 November 2016.
  16. "Nutcote". www.environment.nsw.gov.au. Heritage Division, NSW Office of Environment and Heritage. Retrieved 15 November 2016.
  17. "Once Upon A Time". www.environment.nsw.gov.au. Heritage Division, NSW Office of Environment and Heritage. Retrieved 15 November 2016.

Coordinates: 33°50′35″S 151°13′23″E / 33.843°S 151.223°E / -33.843; 151.223

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