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Terrey Hills

NSW 2084 · Northern Beaches

3,142 (2021) → 2,974 est. (2025) · Stable

Part of the Northern Beaches local government area (est. 271,738 residents)

58
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

3,142
Population
$2.45M
Median house (2025)
100
Safety score
32
Transport score

Terrey Hills is a stable suburb in Northern Beaches, NSW 2084, about 20km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.45M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 32/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Terrey Hills has an overall score of 58/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.

20.5 km
To Sydney CBD
5.7 km
To coast
$1,200/wk
Median rent (house)
8.7 km
To nearest station

Demographics

3,142
Population
47
Median age
3
Avg household

Age distribution

Northern Beaches LGA population (est. 2025)271,738
Median household income (weekly)$2,778
vs NSW median+50.2%
Bachelor degree or higher44.1%
Born in Australia76.0%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse857 / 63 / 39

Top countries of birth: England (7.03%), South Africa (2.42%), New Zealand (1.72%), USA (1.02%), Germany (0.86%)

Top languages: German (1.43%), Italian (0.92%), Mandarin (0.83%), Cantonese (0.45%), Portuguese (0.41%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$2.45M
Median house (2025)
Data not available
Median unit (2025)Fewer than 5 recent sales

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$1,200 / $780 wk
Rental yield (house)2.6%
Days on market (house)34 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

100
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

3
Break & enter dwelling95/100k
2
Steal from dwelling64/100k
0
Motor vehicle theft0/100k
7
Domestic assault223/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
5
Non-domestic assault159/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 71 (all categories, latest year)2,260 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025

Schools

94

Outstanding school access

Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.

97
Within 10km4 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
3
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1113 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • German International School SydneyCombined · IndependentICSEA 1158
  • Kinma SchoolPrimary · IndependentICSEA 1106
  • Terrey Hills Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1102
  • Mosman Preparatory School Outdoor Education CentrePrimary · Independent

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Sydney Japanese International SchoolPrimary · Independent · 2.3kmICSEA 1132
  • Northern Beaches Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.4kmICSEA 1136
  • Kamaroi Rudolf Steiner SchoolPrimary · Independent · 2.5kmICSEA 1109
  • Yanginanook SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.6kmICSEA 1043
  • Covenant Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.7kmICSEA 1152
  • A.G.B.U. Alexander Primary SchoolPrimary · Independent · 3.3kmICSEA 962
  • John Colet SchoolPrimary · Independent · 3.8kmICSEA 1197
  • Belrose Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 1102
  • Galstaun CollegeCombined · Independent · 4.4kmICSEA 1054
  • Sir Eric Woodward Memorial SchoolCombined · Government · 5kmICSEA 1005
  • St Ives Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.4kmICSEA 1139
  • Wakehurst Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.6kmICSEA 1117

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

32
33Bus
CBD commute (est.)73 min (bus)
Nearest train stationMount Kuring-gai (8.7 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

25.5°C
Summer max
16.5°C
Winter max
1,300mm
Rainfall/yr
7h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

11 in suburbSupermarkets
2016 in suburbCafes/Rest.
97 in suburbParks
1612 in suburbPlaygrounds
189175 in suburbPools
41 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
00 in suburbGPs
21 in suburbPharmacies
11 in suburbChildcare
11 in suburbLibraries
159107 in suburbSports fields
22 in suburbVets
Nearest beachNarrabeen Beach (8.0 km)
Nearest hospitalNorthern Beaches Hospital (7.0 km)
Nearest vet1.3 km
Nearest airportSydney (28.8 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

87

Fitness paradise

Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.

4
Gyms
4
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
159
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

39

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

9
Parks
2
Nature reserves
3
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
2
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

22

Limited cultural access

Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
1
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

72

Solid scene

Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.

3
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
1
Clubs RSL/Leagues
13
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents1.27

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Childcare

96

Outstanding childcare access

Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.

3
Long Day Care
4
Preschool / Kinder
3
OSHC
Total services9
Exceeding NQS or above4 of 9 rated
Services per 1,000 residents2.86

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate-1.36%
Projected population 20413,153
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Northern Beaches

Belrose$2.50M34transportDuffys ForestData not available32transportIngleside$5.65M28transportOxford FallsData not available30transportKu-ring-gai ChaseData not available8transportElanora Heights$3.25M34transport

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Frequently asked questions about Terrey Hills

Is Terrey Hills safe?

Terrey Hills has a residential safety score of 100/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 2,260 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Terrey Hills?

In Terrey Hills, the median house price is $2.45M. Median weekly house rent is $1,200.

How far is Terrey Hills from Sydney CBD?

Terrey Hills is about 20.5 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 73 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Terrey Hills?

Terrey Hills has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1122 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Terrey Hills?

Terrey Hills has a transport score of 32/100 and 33 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.