Kirribilli House
Kirribilli House is the secondary official residence of the Prime Minister of Australia. Located in the Sydney harbourside suburb of Kirribilli, New South Wales, the house is at the far eastern end of Kirribilli Avenue. It is one of two official Prime Ministerial residences, the primary official residence being The Lodge in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. The house, gardens and grounds are listed on the Commonwealth Heritage List.
| Kirribilli House | |
|---|---|
Kirribilli House, pictured in 2019 | |
| General information | |
| Architectural style | Cottage ornée |
| Address | 109 Kirribilli Avenue, Kirribilli, New South Wales |
| Country | Australia |
| Coordinates | 33°51′05″S 151°13′09″E |
| Current tenants | Not occupied |
| Completed | 1855 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Adolphus Frederic Feez |
| Official name | Kirribilli House; Kirribilli House Garden & Grounds |
| Type | Historic |
| Criteria | a., b., d., e., g., h. |
| Designated | 22 June 2004 |
| Reference no. | 105451 & 105589 |
| References | |
Although Kirribilli was never intended to be the Prime Minister's official primary place of residence, John Howard, Tony Abbott and Scott Morrison have used the house as such.
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