Heathcote, NSW Family Guide
NSW 2233 · Sutherland Shire Council
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Activities around Heathcote
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Football (AFL) around Heathcote
4 listed within 5 km of Heathcote · 2 in Heathcote
2.1 km from central Heathcote
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- Bangor Auskick Centre · Barden Ridge · 4.9 km
Soccer around Heathcote
3 listed within 5 km of Heathcote · 1 in Heathcote
2.4 km from central Heathcote
4.4 km from central Heathcote
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- Heathcote Waratah Football Club · Heathcote · 0 km
Swimming around Heathcote
3 listed within 5 km of Heathcote · 1 in Heathcote
In Heathcote
2.3 km from central Heathcote
2.5 km from central Heathcote
Gymnastics & cheer around Heathcote
3 listed within 5 km of Heathcote
1.9 km from central Heathcote
2.5 km from central Heathcote
3.4 km from central Heathcote
Not finding it in Heathcote? Listed in Engadine (3 · 1.9 km), Barden Ridge (1 · 5.4 km), Sutherland (1 · 5.9 km)
More sports
- Tennis (2 within 5 km) — Engadine Tennis Centre (2.9 km)Not finding it in Heathcote? Listed in Engadine (2 · 1.9 km), Bangor (2 · 7.6 km)
More things to do around Heathcote
- Arts & dance (1 in Heathcote · 1 within 5 km) — Heathcote Waratah Football Club (0 km)
Schools within 3 km of Heathcote
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10 schools within 3 km of the Heathcote centre, 3 with a Heathcote address. See all schools with a Heathcote address
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Parks, playgrounds & community places
Within 3 km (pools 5 km). Features shown only where verified.
Playgrounds (verified features) (1)
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At a glance
This guide brings together what AroundSchools lists for families in and around Heathcote: 16 kids' activities within 5 km, 3 schools in Heathcote, and parks and playgrounds.
- Kids' activities
- Arts & dance
- Parks & places
- 1 verified playground
- Explore nearby
- Engadine, Barden Ridge, and Sutherland
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Browse mapped places (27)
- Heathcote Public SchoolSchool
- Heathcote High SchoolSchool
- Heathcote East Public SchoolSchool
- Dunlea Centre, Australia's Original Boys' TownSchool
- Engadine Public SchoolSchool
- St John Bosco CollegeSchool
- St John Bosco Primary SchoolSchool
- Engadine West Public SchoolSchool
- Southern Cross Baptist Church SchoolSchool
- Engadine High SchoolSchool
- Heathcote Waratah Football ClubActivity
- Heathcote-Engadine Australian Football ClubActivity
- St John Bosco GymnasticsActivity
- Smartworks Education CentreActivity
- Helen's Swim SchoolActivity
- Heathcote Engadine Auskick CentreActivity
- Engadine HealthActivity
- Soccatoos - Soccer Fun for PreschoolersActivity
- Engadine Gymnastics ClubActivity
- Sutherland Shire Leisure CentresActivity
- Engadine Tennis CentreActivity
- Bosco Gymnastics ClubActivity
- Shaun Hibbert Tennis AcademyActivity
- GKR KarateActivity
- Marton Soccer OvalActivity
- Bangor Auskick CentreActivity
- Sydney Hang Gliding CentrePark or community place
Your council & community
Heathcote within Sutherland Shire Council
3 of the council area’s 112 activity providers · 12th of 24 suburbs by number of providers
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Homes in and around Heathcote
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Recently sold within 5 km of Heathcote
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Heathcote, NSW 2233
Property Type: House
Heathcote, NSW 2233
Property Type: House
Engadine, NSW 2233
Property Type: Semi-Detached
Engadine, NSW 2233
Property Type: House
Engadine, NSW 2233
Property Type: House
Engadine, NSW 2233
Property Type: Semi-Detached
Nearby suburbs
Find more for your family close by. Distances are measured between suburb centres.
Engadine
12 activity providers · 1.9 km
Barden Ridge
4 activity providers · 5.4 km
Sutherland
13 activity providers · 5.9 km
Menai
8 activity providers · 7.4 km
Compare activities, schools & parks
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Heathcote
Football (AFL) 2, Soccer 1, Swimming 1, Arts & dance 1
3 schools · 0 parks
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Engadine1.9 km · same council
Gymnastics & cheer 3, Soccer 2, Swimming 2, Tennis 2 +3
8 schools · 3 parks
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Barden Ridge5.4 km · same council
Football (AFL) 2, Arts & dance 1, Athletics 1, Gymnastics & cheer 1 +1
2 schools · 0 parks
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Sutherland5.9 km · same council
Football (AFL) 5, Soccer 3, Tutoring & STEM 2, Swimming 2 +2
5 schools · 5 parks
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Menai7.4 km · same council
Martial arts 2, Soccer 2, Swimming 2, Tutoring & STEM 1 +1
3 schools · 7 parks
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Bangor7.6 km · same council
Tennis 2, Tutoring & STEM 1, Martial arts 1
2 schools · 2 parks
| Area | Activities listed there | Schools | Parks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heathcote | Football (AFL) 2, Soccer 1, Swimming 1, Arts & dance 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Engadine1.9 km · same council | Gymnastics & cheer 3, Soccer 2, Swimming 2, Tennis 2 +3 | 8 | 3 |
| Barden Ridge5.4 km · same council | Football (AFL) 2, Arts & dance 1, Athletics 1, Gymnastics & cheer 1 +1 | 2 | 0 |
| Sutherland5.9 km · same council | Football (AFL) 5, Soccer 3, Tutoring & STEM 2, Swimming 2 +2 | 5 | 5 |
| Menai7.4 km · same council | Martial arts 2, Soccer 2, Swimming 2, Tutoring & STEM 1 +1 | 3 | 7 |
| Bangor7.6 km · same council | Tennis 2, Tutoring & STEM 1, Martial arts 1 | 2 | 2 |
Each row counts only what is listed in that suburb itself; distances are between suburb centres.
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Figures from AroundSchools listings and official published data, refreshed 21 Oct 2026.
Recorded offences in Heathcote
| Suburb | Recorded offences (12 months) |
|---|---|
| Heathcote | 163 |
| Engadine | 398 |
| Lucas Heights | 20 |
| Yarrawarrah | 28 |
Recorded offences, 12 months to 2026-06 · Source: © State of New South Wales (Department of Communities and Justice), NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) · source
Kids activities across Sutherland Shire Council
Local guides & reading
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