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)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Terrey Hills is a stable suburb in Northern Beaches, NSW 2084, about 20km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.44M 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.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2084 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
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
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 March 2026
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1113 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- German International School SydneyCombined · IndependentICSEA 1158
- Terrey Hills Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1100
- Kinma SchoolPrimary · IndependentICSEA 1096
- Mosman Preparatory School Outdoor Education CentrePrimary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Sydney Japanese International SchoolPrimary · Independent · 2.3kmICSEA 1137
- Northern Beaches Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.4kmICSEA 1134
- Kamaroi Rudolf Steiner SchoolPrimary · Independent · 2.5kmICSEA 1092
- Yanginanook SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.6kmICSEA 1051
- Covenant Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.7kmICSEA 1155
- A.G.B.U. Alexander Primary SchoolPrimary · Independent · 3.3kmICSEA 962
- John Colet SchoolPrimary · Independent · 3.8kmICSEA 1210
- Galstaun CollegeCombined · Independent · 3.9kmICSEA 1046
- Belrose Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 1111
- Sir Eric Woodward Memorial SchoolCombined · Government · 5kmICSEA 983
- St Ives Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.4kmICSEA 1113
- Wakehurst Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.6kmICSEA 1126
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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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 2,005 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Terrey Hills?
In Terrey Hills, the median house price is $2.44M. 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 1118 (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.