NSW · Northern Beaches Council

Terrey Hills, 2084

Est. population · Jun 2025

2,484

Growth (1 yr)

-1.0%

Growth (5 yr)

-6.3%

Median age

47

Median income

$2,778/wk

Employment rate

58.2%

Languages at home

9.3%non-English

Most common: German, Italian, Mandarin

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

72.2/100
Excellent

Top 2% of New South Wales' suburbs

Verified 89% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • High desirability
  • National parks
  • Excellent transport
  • Café precinct
  • Education hub
What Terrey Hills is known for: High desirability, National parks, Excellent transport, Café precinct, Education hub

Suburb profile

Terrey Hills sits up in the Northern Beaches Council hills, a mid-sized suburb where elevation and tree cover define the mood. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with plenty of young families in the mix. Fitness and outdoor sport options are a real part of local life, not just a distant club trip away.

Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many metro suburbs, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Daily life works well on foot, with buses also serving the suburb. Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers.

Reported crime has been falling recently. A trickle of new development is refreshing selected pockets without changing the overall feel.

Against similar metro suburbs, community and employment, plus growth momentum stand out and the overall desirability rating is excellent, with schools and education less decisive.

At a glance

Terrey Hills snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

No data available

Median rent

No data available

Population (ERP)

2,484

-1.0% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

4.8%

Census unoccupied dwellings

Livability profile

Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Desirability

#2

among Metro Sydney · Mature

Safety

21st

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

2nd

percentile in NSW

Advantage (IRSAD)

10/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

84th

percentile among schools with ICSEA

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Desirability

Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
72.2/100 — Excellent
State standing
Top 2% of New South Wales' suburbs
National rank
134th in Australia
State rank
22nd in NSW
Peer rank
#2 among Metro Sydney · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#16 among Metro Sydney suburbs
Data confidence
89%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability indexSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Population

Estimated resident population

2,484(June 2025)

-1.0% annual · -6.3% over 5 years · 2th percentile in NSW

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
-1.0%
5-year growth
-6.3%
Change in 1 year
-25
Change in 5 years
-167
Growth rank in NSW
2th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~2,450), extrapolated at -0.2% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

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)
857 / 39 / 63 (+ 32 other)

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident PopulationAustralian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
103
Against the person
29
Against property
34
Rate per 1,000 residents
41.5
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 108 residents
State safety percentile
21th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-17.4%

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 statisticsNSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
3
Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
1,100
Median ICSEA percentile
84th
School list
  • German International School SydneyCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1158 · 96th percentile · LBOTE 54% · 380 students · Top SEA quarter 64% · 0.3 km awayView on My School →
  • Kinma SchoolPrimary · Independent · ICSEA 1096 · 83th percentile · LBOTE 32% · 67 students · Top SEA quarter 44% · 0.4 km awayView on My School →
  • Terrey Hills Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1100 · 84th percentile · LBOTE 19% · 183 students · Top SEA quarter 38% · 0.5 km awayView on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • Terry Hills Early Learning Centrechildcare

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare servicesOpenStreetMap · current · Updated

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 · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed

Amenities

373 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

8 restaurants · 8 cafes · 1 pubs · 1 supermarkets · 1 pharmacies · 1 libraries · 3 places of worship · 12 playgrounds

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Highly walkable for everyday errands
  • Notable café culture8 cafés nearby
  • Great for outdoor family life7 parks mapped in suburb, 12 playgrounds nearby
  • Well connected by public transport63 public transport stops
  • Strong local sport and recreation169 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
Walkability proxy
100/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
2.55
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
5.41
Parks per 1,000 residents
2.23
Food & drink(17)
  • Expresso Sandwich CafeCafe

    Unit 6 1 Booralie Road, Terrey Hills

  • Joseph-Henri's Bakery & Coffee HouseCafe
  • McCarrs General StoreCafe
  • Piemonte Cafe RestaurantCafe

    287 Mona Vale Road

  • Sandstone CafeCafe
  • Tastebuds @ Hills CafeCafe

    287 Mona Vale Road

  • The Coffee House by Cashew's ArtisansCafe

    Unit 4 53 Myoora Road

  • The Tasting DeckCafe

    2 Myoora Road

  • Terrey Hills TavernPub
  • Buddha Belly RestaurantRestaurant
  • CavallinoRestaurant
  • Frankie's Food FactoryRestaurant
  • Kaiser Stub'nRestaurant

    205 Mona Vale Road

  • McCarrs RestaurantRestaurant

    205 Mona Vale Road

  • Restaurant (3)
Shopping(5)
  • Meat BoutiqueButcher
  • Convenience store
  • Friendly GrocerConvenience store

    2 Booralie Road

  • Forestway FreshSupermarket
Community(7)
  • Terry Hills Early Learning CentreChildcare
  • Terry Hills Community LibraryLibrary
  • German International School SydneySchool

    33 Myoora Road

  • Kinma Primary & PreschoolSchool
  • Mosman Preparatory SchoolSchool
  • School
  • Terrey Hills Public SchoolSchool

    Terrey Hills

Health & services(4)
  • Wyvern Private HospitalHospital

    33A Myoora Road

  • Caremore Prohealth PharmacyPharmacy
  • Veterinary (2)
Sport & outdoors(176)
  • Burraga ReservePark
  • Coreen ReservePark
  • Duncan ReservePark

    8 Cooyong Road, Terrey Hills

  • Frank Beckman ReservePark
  • Karl Brown ReservePark
  • Kurara ReservePark

    Kurara Close, Terrey Hills

  • Terrigal ReservePark
  • Coreen Reserve PlaygroundPlayground
  • Duncan Reserve PlaygroundPlayground
  • Kurara Reserve PlaygroundPlayground
  • Playground (7)
  • St Paul's Anglican Church Terrey HillsPlayground
  • Terrigal Reserve PlaygroundPlayground
  • Terrey Hills Swim SchoolSports centre

    31 Myoora Road, Terrey Hills

  • Forest Hills Pony ClubSports field
  • Manly-Warringah Field ArchersSports field
  • Sports field
  • Swimming pool (153)
Entertainment(1)
  • Viewpoint
Transport(23)

23 bus stops

Other(58)
  • Alcohol
  • BWSAlcohol
  • Antiques
  • Barbecues in the HillsBbq
  • Bbq
  • Splashes Spa WorldBeauty salon

    277 Mona Vale Road, Terrey Hills

  • Bench
  • DharcoBicycle
  • Bicycle Parking (4)
  • Bicycle Repair Station (2)
  • Terry Hills Caravan ParkCaravan Site
  • Chalet (26)
  • Dalmacija Sydney Croatian ClubClub
  • Terrey Hills Rugby ClubClubhouse
  • Drinking water (3)
  • Horseland Terry HillsEquestrian

    287 Mona Vale Road

  • Tesla Destination ChargerEV charging

    287 Mona Vale Road

  • Miramare GardensEvents Venue
  • Terry Hills Rural Fire BrigadeFire station

    Cnr Booralie Rd & Yulong Ave, Terrey Hills

  • Hills Flower MarketFlorist

    287 Mona Vale Road

  • Outdoor EleganceFurniture
  • Australian Native LandscapesGarden Centre
  • Flower Power Terrey HillsGarden Centre

    277 Mona Vale Road

  • Garden Centre
  • Harvest Seeds & Native PlantsGarden Centre
  • The Little BarberHairdresser
  • Hardware
  • Honey
  • Checkers Resort and Conference CentreHotel
  • NSW Rural Fire ServiceInformation
  • Loading Dock
  • Miniature Golf
  • JJ Melbourne Hills Memorial ReserveNature Reserve
  • Outdoor Seating (3)
  • Parking (36)
  • Parking Entrance (2)
  • Parking Space
  • Petrol station
  • UnitedPetrol station

    43 Booralie Road, Terrey Hills

  • Picnic Table (11)
  • Place of worship
  • St Anthony in the FieldsPlace of worship
  • St Paul's Anglican ChurchPlace of worship

    Yulong Avenue

  • Terrey Hills Post OfficePost office

    Unit 5 2 Booralie Road

  • Street LibraryPublic Bookcase
  • Public toilets
  • gResource Recovery CentreRecycling
  • Recycling (2)
  • Marine Rescue Terrey HillsRescue Station
  • Shelter
  • Gosford Quarries SandstoneStone
  • Radio Northern Beaches 88.7 & 90.3FMStudio
  • Telephone
  • Terrey Hills ExchangeTelephone Exchange

    1 Kamber Road, Terrey Hills

  • Track
  • TraveldreamersTravel Agency
  • Waste Basket (4)
  • Terry Hills Gun ShopWeapons

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insightsSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenitiesOpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

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

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

Places of worship

3 places of worship within ~1.5 km

  • Place of worship
  • St Anthony in the Fields
  • St Paul's Anglican Church

    Yulong Avenue

From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
2
Nearest hospital
Wyvern Private Hospital (0.2 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
On site
  • Caremore Prohealth PharmacyPharmacy
  • Wyvern Private HospitalMyoora RoadHospital

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
62
Participants per 1,000 residents
25.0

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
25° / 17°
Rainfall
321 mm · ~40 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
22° / 14°
Rainfall
359 mm · ~45 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
17° / 8°
Rainfall
263 mm · ~33 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
21° / 12°
Rainfall
242 mm · ~30 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normalsWorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.

2026· 10 proposals
  • July 2026

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    15 MYOORA ROAD TERREY HILLS 2084Determined
  • May 2026

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    110 COOYONG ROAD TERREY HILLS 2084Determined
  • Hours of operation and trading; Waste or resource management facility
    KAMBER 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 premise
    40 MYOORA ROAD TERREY HILLS 2084Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    8 HILLPINE PLACE TERREY HILLS 2084Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    1A COONAWARRA ROAD TERREY HILLS 2084Withdrawn
  • March 2026

  • Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Landscaping structures; Swimming pool
    89 BOORALIE ROAD TERREY HILLS 2084Determined
  • Signage; Advertising and signage
    33 MYOORA ROAD TERREY HILLS 2084Determined
  • February 2026

  • Demolition; Restaurant or cafe; Commercial development; Erection of a new structure; Outdoor dining - general; Food and drink premise
    40 MYOORA ROAD TERREY HILLS 2084Determined
  • January 2026

  • Erection of a new structure; Food and drink premise
    18 MYOORA ROAD TERREY HILLS 2084Determined
2025· 23 proposals
  • December 2025

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    14 TIMARU ROAD TERREY HILLS 2084Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    53 TIMARU ROAD TERREY HILLS 2084Determined
  • Restaurant or cafe; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Food and drink premise
    327 MONA VALE ROAD TERREY HILLS 2084Determined
  • November 2025

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    21 BOORALIE ROAD TERREY HILLS 2084Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    259 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 Accommodation
    305 COONAWARRA ROAD TERREY HILLS 2084Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    21 COREEN AVENUE TERREY HILLS 2084Determined
  • October 2025

  • Demolition; Transport depot
    335 MONA VALE ROAD TERREY HILLS 2084Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Food and drink premise
    18 MYOORA ROAD TERREY HILLS 2084Deferred Commencement
  • September 2025

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    14 CURRONG CIRCUIT TERREY HILLS 2084Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    31 COREEN AVENUE TERREY HILLS 2084Determined
  • Restaurant or cafe; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Food and drink premise
    327 MONA VALE ROAD TERREY HILLS 2084Determined
  • August 2025

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    28 BURRAGA AVENUE TERREY HILLS 2084Determined
  • July 2025

  • Erection of a new structure; Retail Premise; Garden centre
    62 MYOORA ROAD TERREY HILLS 2084Under Assessment
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    327 MCCARRS CREEK ROAD TERREY HILLS 2084Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    46 COOYONG ROAD TERREY HILLS 2084Determined
  • June 2025

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    31 COREEN AVENUE TERREY HILLS 2084Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Swimming pool
    72 COOYONG ROAD TERREY HILLS 2084Determined
  • May 2025

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    34 BURRAGA AVENUE TERREY HILLS 2084Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    1A COONAWARRA ROAD TERREY HILLS 2084Operational consent issued
  • April 2025

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    53 TIMARU ROAD TERREY HILLS 2084Determined
  • February 2025

  • Shed; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    259 AUMUNA ROAD TERREY HILLS 2084Determined
  • January 2025

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool
    323 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 premise
    48 MYOORA ROAD TERREY HILLS 2084Determined
  • November 2024

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    34 BURRAGA AVENUE TERREY HILLS 2084Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    4 CARRAMAR GROVE TERREY HILLS 2084Determined
  • October 2024

  • Demolition; Restaurant or cafe; Commercial development; Erection of a new structure; Outdoor dining - general; Food and drink premise
    40 MYOORA ROAD TERREY HILLS 2084Deferred Commencement
  • September 2024

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    5 KAMBER ROAD TERREY HILLS 2084Determined
  • August 2024

  • Erection of a new structure; Waste or resource management facility
    KAMBER ROAD TERREY HILLS 2084Determined
  • Industrial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; General industry
    4-6 Tepko Road, Terry HillsDetermined

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

1 active roadworks / incidents

  • RoadworksMccarrs Creek Road, Coreen Avenue02 Sep 2026 – 30 Sep 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closuresState road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated

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 overlaysState government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Mackellar
Member of Parliament
Sophie SCAMPS (Independent)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
129,339
Turnout (2025)
93.3%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+4.2 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 53.7%Labor 46.3%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 6.7 km away).

Coalition 60.9%Labor 39.1%

7.3 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +39.1 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • Terrey HillsLabor 38.6% · Coalition 61.4% TPP (2025)0.6 km away
  • Belrose NorthLabor 39.9% · Coalition 60.1% TPP (2025)4.1 km away
  • BelroseLabor 46.3% · Coalition 53.7% TPP (2025)5.4 km away
  • Elanora HeightsLabor 48.6% · Coalition 51.4% TPP (2025)5.8 km away
  • DavidsonLabor 46.3% · Coalition 53.7% TPP (2025)6.0 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
10/10
IRSD decile (2021)
10/10

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

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