Kurnell

The Shire's busy retail heart, with Westfield at the centre and Cronulla a short drive south. Practical, well-served and handy to parks for the walk-off.

Bushland on every side and a quiet plateau above the Georges River. Sutherland's leafy retreat, with trails and open space built for a proper run.

Right on the Royal National Park, where suburbia meets serious bush. Quiet, green and made for a proper bushwalk.

The only Sydney beach you can train to — surf, esplanade and dune walks at the end of the line. Don Lucas Reserve handles off-leash duty. Salty, sunny, shore-relaxed.

Bush-edged Shire suburbia, with reserves and quiet streets close by. Leafy, family-paced and good for a walk.

Shire-practical and Port Hacking-close, with Cronulla a short hop away. Family streets, easy parks and a relaxed, get-outdoors pace.

Riverside and leafy on the Georges River, with foreshore reserves and a sandy bay. Breezy and made for a waterside walk.

A leafy Shire village with bushland edges and quiet streets. Green, calm and made for an easy walk.

Bush-wrapped on the Royal National Park, with the river and trails close by. Quiet, green and made for a proper walk.

A hidden river valley of bushland and quiet waterfront streets. Leafy, hushed and made for a riverside walk.