Randwick Barracks

Randwick Barracks is a military base in Kingsford, New South Wales, Australia. It is the base for a number of support and Australian Army Reserve units.

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Randwick Barracks
Randwick Barracks in 2012
Site information
Type	Military base
Owner	Department of Defence
Controlled by	Australian Army
Open to the public	No
Condition	Active

Site history
In use	1841–present
Garrison information
Occupants	HQ 2nd Division

History

The Barracks was initially established in 1841^[1] and by the late 19th century, the site evolved into a military training area. From 1891 to the 1920s, it served as the Randwick Rifle Range and School of Musketry, playing a crucial role in the training of Australian troops.^[2]

In 1965, the 1st Topographical Survey Troop was formally raised at the site, and a section of this troop accompanied the 1st Australian Task Force to Vietnam in 1966.^[3]

In 2010, a portion of the former military land was transferred to Randwick City Council and became the Randwick Environmental Park.^[4] This 13-hectare park, which includes bushland and wetland areas, serves as a community space and is home to diverse native flora and fauna. It was originally part of the Randwick Army Barracks and opened to the public in 2010.^[5]

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List of units

1st Division