NSW · Northern Beaches Council
Terrey Hills, 2084
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- High desirability
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- Cycling
Suburb profile
Terrey Hills sits up in the Northern Beaches hills, a mid-sized suburb where elevation and tree cover define the mood. Well placed between the city and outer suburbs, it offers practical access in every direction. Elevated streets and bushland backdrops bring a sense of fresh country air to daily life.
The area suits established families and long-term locals, with plenty of young families in the mix. Local eateries and coffee spots give the area a friendly, everyday social rhythm. Parks, reserves and open space make it genuinely outdoor-friendly for walks, sport and weekend downtime.
Buses and trains connect the area to surrounding suburbs, keeping the wider city within easy reach. Housing carries a premium, but residents tend to feel the lifestyle justifies the commitment.
On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by community and employment and parks and green space, while local dining and lifestyle amenities and growth momentum sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs.
Population
- Population
- 3,142
- Median age
- 47
- Median household income / week
- $2,778
- Dwelling vacancy
- 4.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 50 of 1,035
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,033
- Employment rate
- 58.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 61 / 39 / 63
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 103
- Against the person
- 29
- Against property
- 34
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 32.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 108 residents
- State safety percentile
- 9.2th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -17.4%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault8
- Fraud9
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment10
- Malicious Damage To Property13
- Other Offences25
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 5
- Median school ICSEA (5 schools)
- 1,134
- German International School SydneyCombined
- Kinma SchoolPrimary
- Northern Beaches Christian SchoolCombined
- Sydney Japanese International SchoolPrimary
- Terrey Hills Public SchoolPrimary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
63 public transport stops in this suburb
- 11 Myoora Rd
- Forestville Montessori School, Myoora Rd
- German International School Sydney, Myoora Rd
- Myoora Rd After Mona Vale Rd
- Myoora Rd Before Aumuna Rd
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
126 planning-related records
2026· 10 proposals
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure110 COOYONG ROAD TERREY HILLS 2084Under Assessment
- Hours of operation and trading; Waste or resource management facilityKAMBER ROAD TERREY HILLS 2084Under Assessment
- Restaurant or cafe; Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Outdoor dining - general; Food and drink premise40 MYOORA ROAD TERREY HILLS 2084Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation8 HILLPINE PLACE TERREY HILLS 2084Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure1A COONAWARRA ROAD TERREY HILLS 2084Withdrawn
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure15 MYOORA ROAD TERREY HILLS 2084Additional Information Requested
March 2026
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Landscaping structures; Swimming pool89 BOORALIE ROAD TERREY HILLS 2084Determined
- Signage; Advertising and signage33 MYOORA ROAD TERREY HILLS 2084Determined
February 2026
- Demolition; Restaurant or cafe; Commercial development; Erection of a new structure; Outdoor dining - general; Food and drink premise40 MYOORA ROAD TERREY HILLS 2084Determined
January 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Food and drink premise18 MYOORA ROAD TERREY HILLS 2084Determined
2025· 23 proposals
December 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure14 TIMARU ROAD TERREY HILLS 2084Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure53 TIMARU ROAD TERREY HILLS 2084Determined
- Restaurant or cafe; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Food and drink premise327 MONA VALE ROAD TERREY HILLS 2084Determined
November 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation21 BOORALIE ROAD TERREY HILLS 2084Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure259 AUMUNA ROAD TERREY HILLS 2084Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Tennis courts; Swimming pool; Residential Accommodation305 COONAWARRA ROAD TERREY HILLS 2084Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation21 COREEN AVENUE TERREY HILLS 2084Determined
October 2025
- Demolition; Transport depot335 MONA VALE ROAD TERREY HILLS 2084Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Food and drink premise18 MYOORA ROAD TERREY HILLS 2084Deferred Commencement
September 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure14 CURRONG CIRCUIT TERREY HILLS 2084Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure31 COREEN AVENUE TERREY HILLS 2084Determined
- Restaurant or cafe; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Food and drink premise327 MONA VALE ROAD TERREY HILLS 2084Determined
August 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure28 BURRAGA AVENUE TERREY HILLS 2084Determined
July 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Retail Premise; Garden centre62 MYOORA ROAD TERREY HILLS 2084Under Assessment
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure327 MCCARRS CREEK ROAD TERREY HILLS 2084Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure46 COOYONG ROAD TERREY HILLS 2084Determined
June 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure31 COREEN AVENUE TERREY HILLS 2084Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Swimming pool72 COOYONG ROAD TERREY HILLS 2084Determined
May 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure34 BURRAGA AVENUE TERREY HILLS 2084Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure1A COONAWARRA ROAD TERREY HILLS 2084Operational consent issued
April 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure53 TIMARU ROAD TERREY HILLS 2084Determined
February 2025
- Shed; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure259 AUMUNA ROAD TERREY HILLS 2084Determined
January 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool323 MCCARRS CREEK ROAD TERREY HILLS 2084Determined
2024· 7 proposals
December 2024
- Restaurant or cafe; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Food and drink premise48 MYOORA ROAD TERREY HILLS 2084Determined
November 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure34 BURRAGA AVENUE TERREY HILLS 2084Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure4 CARRAMAR GROVE TERREY HILLS 2084Determined
October 2024
- Demolition; Restaurant or cafe; Commercial development; Erection of a new structure; Outdoor dining - general; Food and drink premise40 MYOORA ROAD TERREY HILLS 2084Deferred Commencement
September 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure5 KAMBER ROAD TERREY HILLS 2084Determined
August 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Waste or resource management facilityKAMBER ROAD TERREY HILLS 2084Determined
- Industrial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; General industry4-6 Tepko Road, Terry HillsDetermined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
259 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Alcohol
- Antiques
- Barbecues in the HillsBbq
- Bbq
- Splashes Spa WorldBeauty salon
277 Mona Vale Road, Terrey Hills
- Bench
- Bicycle Parking (4)
- Bicycle Repair Station (2)
- 11 Myoora RdBus stop
- 22 Myoora RdBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
8 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Burraga ReservePark
- Coreen ReservePark
- Duncan ReservePark
- Frank Beckman ReservePark
- JJ Melbourne Hills Memorial ReserveNature reserve
- Karl Brown ReservePark
- Kurara ReservePark
- Terrigal ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 2
- Emergency department
- On site
- Caremore Prohealth Pharmacypharmacy
- Wyvern Private HospitalMyoora Roadhospital
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Terry Hills Early Learning Centrechildcare
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 20
- Parks (OSM)
- 7
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 69.3/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 5% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 231st in Australia
- State rank
- 97th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #5 among Metro Sydney · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #70 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- 11 Myoora Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- 22 Myoora Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Alcoholamenitiesalcohol
- Antiquesamenitiesantiques
- Barbecues in the Hillsamenitiesbbq
- Bbqamenitiesbbq
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Bicycle Parkingamenitiesbicycle_parking
- Bicycle Parkingamenitiesbicycle_parking
- Bicycle Parkingamenitiesbicycle_parking
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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