Terrey Hills Suburb Profile 

Perfectly positioned between two national parks and moments away from Pittwater and the incredible coastline of Sydney’s Northern Beaches, Terrey Hills has held on tight to its semi-rural lifestyle, which is one of the suburb’s most endearing features. Leafy streets lined with family homes give way to acreage that backs onto the national parks — homes with extensive grounds, hobby farms and properties with excellent equine facilities and horse-riding schools. And with Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park and Garigal National Park on its doorstep, living in Terrey Hills offers a remote feel, yet it’s only moments from all the conveniences of the Northern Beaches and Forest District. 

The national parks offer plenty of horse-riding tracks, hiking trails, and mountain bike riding. And with two golf courses, two tennis centres and BMX tracks within its bounds, and the boating culture of Pittwater just ten minutes down the road, living in Terrey Hills provides plenty of ways to enjoy the outdoors. A small shopping strip along Booralie Road and Yulong Avenue caters well to everyday needs, and there are several restaurants and cafés scattered throughout with Terrey Hills Tavern, The Buddha Belly Restaurant and Urban Tadka being among the favourites. Terrey Hills also has a sprawling nursery and garden shops. But locals are never left wanting with the shops of St Ives and Mona Vale just down the road and homemaker stores in neighbouring Belrose. 

Although many rely on their own transportation to get around, Terrey Hills is well connected with regular bus services to Chatswood, St Ives, and the Northern Beaches. 

Area Features

National Parks

One of the greenest suburbs on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, Terrey Hills, has direct access to Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park and Garigal National Park. Year-round, locals make the most of the various hiking trails, mountain bike riding and horse-riding tracks. As for wildlife, it’s plentiful and part of day-to-day life.

Beaches

A short 15-minute drive will have you in Mona Vale, a Northern Beaches suburb with stunning headlands, a surfing beach and rock pools. Neighbouring Bungan Beach is secluded, and the beaches of Palm Beach Peninsula are gorgeous. Head the other way, and Narrabeen Lagoon and Beach are a water lover’s paradise.

Schools

Terrey Hills Public School, Kinma School and Northern Beaches Christian School service local families, and it is also home to specialised schools; The Sydney Japanese School and German International School Sydney.