Named after Sir Charles Kingsford-Smith (1897–1935), Australia's most famous aviator.
Area
91 sq km
Location Description:
Kingsford Smith covers an area from La Perouse in the south to Randwick and Coogee in the north. The main suburbs include Banksmeadow, Botany, Chifley, Clovelly (part), Coogee, Daceyville, Eastgardens, Eastlakes, Hillsdale, Kensington, Kingsford, La Perouse, Little Bay, Malabar, Maroubra, Mascot, Matraville, Pagewood, Phillip Bay, Port Botany, Randwick (part) and South Coogee.
Products/industries of the area:
Shipping, aviation, paper manufacturing, light manufacturing, commercial and retail businesses. Sydney's domestic and international airports are located in the division.
First proclaimed/election:
1949
Demographic rating:
Inner Metropolitan – situated in capital cities and consisting of well-established built-up suburbs.