Hornsby

Hornsby is derived from a convict turned constable Samuel Henry Horne who took part in capturing Bushrangers in June 1830. In return he was granted land which he named “Hornsby Place.”
The first Post office opened in 1864
The railway came through in September 1886.
Hornsby Shire Council was established in 1906.
In 1961 The Westfield Group built a shopping Mall at Hornsby.
Hornsby is 25 km from the Sydney CBD.
The Population at the 2016 Census was 22,168.

Asquith

Asquith is located 26km north west of the Sydney CBD. Asquith was named in 1915, after the then Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Herbert Henry Asquith, Earl of Oxford and Asquith. Asquith railway station opened in 1915, in conjuction with the land release.

Asquith prides itself in it’s two great high schools, Asquith Girls High School and Asquith Boys High School, and its two primary schools, St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School and Asquith Public School. There’s always plenty to do inlocale, such as at the large Mills Park tennis Centre, Asquith Sports Club, the Asquith Bowling & Recreations club, and the fabulous Asquith Golf Club.

Asquith’s ready access to extensive bushland parks and waterways make it a great retreat, while being conveniently located hust a few minutes away from Hornsby’s extensive train and bus interchange, banks, services, Westfield Shopping, light industrial precinct, and Hardware, paing and auto outlets.

Residents find Asquith a great place to be for a laidback, quiet suburban lifestyle, along with the advantages of being able to connect into a host of iconic Upper North Shore private schools, as well as the quick bus ride to the station, and just one train stop to Hornsby for fast trains to the City.

Berowra

Berowra is a warmly welcoming and tight-knit community with two of the districts four schools, several pre-school and childcare centresand a clutch of shops around allto convenient train station. Berowra, which is and Aboriginal word meaning ‘place of many winds’, has a country feel to it and is just moments to the modern comforts of a comprehensive shoppiing and services complex in Berowra Heights. Local Primary Schools include Berowra Chistian Community School and Berowra Public School (established in 1894).

George Collingridge was granted 88 acres ( approx 356,000sqm) in 1880 and played a part in having the northern railway line extended, so a station was opened at Berowra in 1887. The train station has recently refurbished and now has parking and a lift. The berowra railway station is serviced by trains from the North Shore line, Newcastl and the Central Coast. It’s about 15 minutes to major department stores and iconic provate schools at Hornsby. Berowra has immeidate access to the M1 Sydney-Newcastle Freeway heading North and South, especially from the prestigous Illoura Estate developement.

Water sports, fishing, bushwalking and boating are all withing easy reach, and it’s a short scenic drive to Berowra waters where you can moor your own boat at the Berowra Waters Marina, or take your car on the ferry to top class restaurants. Houseboats can be hired at nearby Brooklyn on th pituresque Hawksberry River. All kinds of sports are played in the district which two council run tennis venues, two ovals, a park and skate parks.

Normanhurst

Normanhurst was originally known as Hornsby, with the Suburb that is now known as Hornsby called Jack’s Island
The Land on which Normanhurst stands was granted to Constable Horne
Population 5,290 at the 2016 Census, 23 Km from Sydney CBD, Area 2.17 sqkms.
The Railway station originally known as ” Hornsby” opened in November 1895 and was changed by the local community to Normanhurst in 1900

Turramurra

Turramurra is a suburb on the upper north Shore 17 Km from the Sydney CBD. Turramurra is an aboriginal word meaning ” High hill, big hill, high place, or small watercourse”
The name was adopted in 1890 when the railway station was built.
Population 11,919 as of the 2016 Census, area is 6.13 sqkms. Established in 1822.

Mount Colah

Mount Colah is in Northern Sydney 29 Km from the Sydney CBD
It was originally known as Colah the first name used by George Caley to describe a Koala Bear.
Name changed to Mount Colah in 1906 when Hornsby became a shire
First Post office was in 1905 and named Colah then changed in 1906
It was voted Australia’s Best Suburb in 2010
Population was 7095 in the 2016 Census.

Mount Kuringai

Mount Kuring gai located 31 Km from Sydney CBD
Ku-ring-gai is he anglicised name for ” Guringai” the indigenous people of the Sydney Clan.
The Railway station opened in October 1901 and named Kuring-gai the Mount was added in 1904
The Post Office opened in 1908 without the Mount and was changed in 1933 to Mount Kuring-gai.
The Public School was opened in 1957
Population was 1,708 at the 2016 Census

Waitara

Population 5,941 as of the 2016 Census, 23km to the Sydney CBD. Waitara is a Maori word that means ” Hail, pure water, wide steps”
The railway station opened in 1895, the post office opened in 1913 and closed in 1986. the Waitara East Post office opened in 1966 and closed in 1994.

Wahroonga

Wahroonga is an affluent suburb in the Upper North Shore of Sydney.
Population 17,371 as of the 2016 Census, 8.2 sqkm, 22 km north west of the Sydney CBD.
Wahroonga is an aboriginal name meaning ” Our Home” and was first colonised in 1822.

Warrawee

Population 2,995 as of the 2016 Census, area 1.3 sqkms, established in the early 1800’s, 21 Kms from Sydney CBD
Warrawee is an aboriginal word meaning ” Rest a while, stop here, or to stand”

Pymble

Pymble is on the Upper North shore and has a population of 11,051 as of the 2016 Census.
It was established in 1823 and has an area of 6.51 sqkm, It is 16km from the Sydney CBD

Berowra Heights

Berowra Heights is located 39km north of the Sydney CBD and is part of the North Shore region. This family friendly suburb is in a district that is popular for its many sports clubs, ovals, parks, playgrounds and tennis courts. Berowra Heights hosts two of the district’s four primary schools, being: Wideview Primary School and St Bernard’s Catholic Primary School.

Berowra Heights has two shopping centres. One houses and IGA supermarket, the other is a stylish larger mall that was opened in 2007. Businesses include Bendigo Community Bank, Coles, Post office, professional services, pharmicies, medical centre, restaurants and a beutiful childcare centre. Fabulous Westfield shopiing centre at Hornsby is about 15 minutes away. get to the Central Coast in about 35 minutes and Sydney in just 45 minutes ! Immerse yourself in magical bushwalks and cycle trails. Barnett’s Reserve has picnic tables, play equipment and a paved nature walk to breathtaking views.

Many families opt to send their children to the prestigous private schools such as Abbotsleigh, Baker and Loreto as the travel times either by train or car are so quick, and coming home is all about being in the clean air and peaceful ambience of a gentle and caring county village. Many homes have view of the hills and bushland, some properties even enjoy majestic views to Berowra Waters Marina.