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Our team of physio's service patients from all over Sydney, though most come from nearby suburbs such as Beverley Park, Monterey and Carlton.

Whether you need help with an existing injury, rehabilitation, soft tissue therapy or joint manipulations, we consider ourselves the best physios and physiotherapy clinic in Kogarah.

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Kogarah is a suburb of Southern Sydney, New South Wales and is located just 14 kilometres away from the Sydney CBD. The suburb has a total land area of 2.6km2 and is bordered by the suburbs: Bexley, Rockdale, Brighton-Le-Sands, Carlton, Monterey, Kogarah Bay, Beverley Park and Ramsgate. It has a population of 15,124, according to the 2016 census.

Kogarah is under the local government areas of Georges River Council and Bayside Council and is considered to be the centre of the St. George area.

History of Kogarah

The name of the suburb was derived from Kogarah Bay, a small bay north of the Georges River. Kogarah is an Aboriginal term that means “rushes” or “place of reeds”.

The first land grants in the area took place in the early 1800s. During that time, the site produced fruits, vegetables and oysters for Sydney. In 1869, the St. Paul’s Church of England was established, and from there, the suburb developed around the church with Kogarah becoming a municipality 16 years later.

Facilities Around Kogarah

Kogarah today is a mixture of residential, commercial and industrial zones. The suburb is also known to have a large number of schools from primary school to tertiary education. Some of the top schools in Kogarah are James Cook Boys Technology Highschool, St. George Girls High School, St. Patrick’s Catholic Primary School and Marist College Kogarah.

The main shopping area in the suburb is located around the suburb’s railway station that extends to the surrounding streets. The Kogarah Town Centre has major supermarkets, Aldi and Woolworths, a number of restaurants and retail shops. The national headquarters of St. George Bank is also located in this area, which is a large employer in the suburb.

The St. George Hospital, a major regional hospital, is located in Kogarah, while the St. George Private Hospital is also located nearby.

There are plenty of beautiful parks and reserves around the suburb, and there are also a number of sports playing fields.

Commuters are served by bus, trains and taxis operating in Kogarah and the surrounding areas.

Famous Destinations Around Kogarah

Netstrata Jubilee Stadium

Also known as Kogarah Park, this stadium is home of the NRL side of St. George Illawarra Dragons. It is a multipurpose stadium that is mainly used for rugby league and the A-League. The stadium has been host to football matches including the Sydney Olympic FC in 2003-2004 National Soccer League and the Sydney FC in the 2019-2020 A-League.

Carss Bush Park

Just a few minutes ride outside of Kogarah, Carss Bush Park is a 20-hectare nature reserve and urban park. It features a playground, a cafe and grill offering light meals, picnic facilities and a shallow swimming spot along the Georges River. There are also exercise equipment and bushwalks to those wanting to get a little physical workout.