Sutherland Shire's boundaries are the Georges River in the north, Deadman's Creek, and Woronora Dam in the west, the Royal National Park in the south and the Pacific Ocean in the east.
For local government purposes, the Shire is divided into five wards, A through E (the boundaries of which must be reviewed every four years). The following ward descriptions are approximate only - to confirm which is your ward, phone the Administration Centre on +61 2 9710 0333.
A Ward: Bundeena, Burraneer, part of Caringbah, Cronulla, Dolans Bay, Kurnell, Lilli Pilli, Maianbar, North Cronulla, Port Hacking, part of Woolooware.
B Ward: Part of Caringbah, Grays Point, part of Gymea, part of Kirrawee, part of Miranda, part of Sutherland and Yowie Bay.
C Ward: Part of Caringbah, part of Jannali, Kareela, Kangaroo Point, part of Kirrawee, part of Miranda, part of Sutherland, Sylvania, Sylvania Waters, Sylvania Heights, Taren Point, part of Woolooware.
D Ward: Audley, Engadine, Heathcote, part of Jannali, Loftus, North Engadine, part of Sutherland, Waterfall, Woronora Heights, Yarrawarrah.
E Ward: Alfords Point, Bangor, Barden Ridge, Bonnet Bay, Caravan Head, Como, Illawong, part of Jannali, Lucas Heights, Menai, Oyster Bay, Sandy Point, part of Sutherland, Woronora.