Sutherland Shire is a local government area in the southern region of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Sutherland Shire is located approximately 26 kilometres south-southwest of the Sydney central business district, and comprises an area of 370 square kilometres. As at the 2016 census, Sutherland Shire has an estimated populatio…Sutherland Shire is a local government area in the southern region of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Sutherland Shire is located approximately 26 kilometres south-southwest of the Sydney central business district, and comprises an area of 370 square kilometres. As at the 2016 census, Sutherland Shire has an estimated population of 218,464. The area is colloquially known as "The Shire", and has featured in several reality television series.