Terrey Hills
NSW 2084 • Greater Sydney
About Terrey Hills
Terrey Hills is a semi-rural suburb on Sydney's Upper Northern Beaches, located 25 kilometres north of the Sydney CBD within the Northern Beaches Council area. With a population of around 3,142 (2021 census), the suburb is known for its leafy, bushland setting with large residential lots. Named after original landholders Samuel Hills and Obediah James Terrey, the area retains a rural character with many residents keeping horses on their properties.
Terrey Hills offers a peaceful, nature-oriented lifestyle with 15 parks covering over 36% of the suburb's area. It borders Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park and features significant Aboriginal rock carvings and geological sites. The suburb attracts families seeking space, privacy, and a bush setting while remaining within Sydney's metropolitan area. Local amenities include a small shopping village, equestrian facilities, and community sporting grounds.
Terrey Hills falls under postcode 2084 and is governed by Northern Beaches Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Pittwater electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- L85 — Mona Vale via Ingleside 15 min
- L85 — Belrose via Forest Way 10 min
- 270 — Chatswood via Mona Vale Rd 35-45 min
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ No nearby train station; most residents drive. Bus services are limited.
Almost all errands require a car due to the semi-rural layout and limited footpaths
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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2 Namba Rd Duffys Forest
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33 Myoora Road
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1 Echunga Road
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112 Booralie Road
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127 Coolowie Rd
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Terrey Hills Public School ICSEA 11009450 1612 Cooyong Rd
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Terrey Hills by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Terrey Hills Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Terrey Hills" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 221
- 2. South Africa 76
- 3. New Zealand 54
- 4. United States 32
- 5. Germany 27
- 6. China 24
- 7. Netherlands 20
- 8. Italy 18
- 9. Scotland 15
- 10. Ireland 14
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)