Kingsford
The Kingsford Lifestyle
While Kingsford may be a residential area, its nearby neighbours provide residents with everything they need, from shopping, dining and entertainment. Located just 7km out from Sydney CBD, Kingsford has a mix of residents, made up of local UNSW students and working professionals who often need to travel.
Beautiful beaches are just a short drive away, with Maroubra and Coogee the first points of call. Here locals can enjoy a day in the sun, relaxing on the gorgeous strips of golden sand. Those with a more active lifestyle will enjoy taking on the famed Coastal Walk, starting in Bondi and winding its way down through to Coogee (or Maroubra if you’re game enough), providing beautiful coastal views as you go. Follow it up with a refreshing swim in the ocean and you’ll be primed and ready to take on the day.
During Spring and Autumn, Randwick provides the perfect weekend event, with the Royal Randwick Racecourse coming alive with racegoers. Nearby Centennial Park is another popular destination, with 189 hectares of lush, green lawns on offer. Locals often enjoy a day out here, indulging in a picnic with friends or family, or else getting their heart pumping by partaking in a spot of cycling, jogging, rollerblading or horse riding.
When it comes to dining, locals can quickly and easily pop over to Randwick or Maroubra and indulge in the fantastic dining precinct on offer, with plenty of cafes, restaurants and local bars to choose from. For those looking to indulge in a spot of shopping, the nearby Royal Randwick Shopping Centre, Randwick Plaza and South Maroubra Shopping Village provide everything you need.
Kingsford has gained the nickname ‘nine-ways’ due to the large roundabout positioned in the heart of the suburb, offering locals 9 destination choices. With plenty of public transport on offer, residents of this Eastern Suburb are never short of something to do!
Transport
Just around the corner is Sydney Airport making Kingsford an ideal location for those who travel for work or pleasure frequently. Nearby Green Square Station connects Kingsford to the greater Sydney region by train, and local bus routes also frequent the area.
Local School Catchments
Nearby schooling options include St. Spyridon College, Brigidine College, Our Lady Of The Sacred Heart College, Randwick Girls High School and Randwick Public School.
Nearby Randwick is also home to the prestigious University of New South Wales for those seeking a tertiary education.