Terrey Hills at a glance
Walk score
48
Car dependent
Population
3,142
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Terrey Hills.
The postcode for Terrey Hills is 2084 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Terrey Hills (2084) sits in the Northern Beaches region of NSW.
Terrey Hills has roughly 3,142 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Terrey Hills scores 48/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 11 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Terrey Hills's population at 3,142, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (84% own, 14% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (83% family households, 15% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,142
Median age
47
Family households
83%
Lone person
15%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$600/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$600/wk
Owner occupied
84%
Renter occupied
14%
At a deeper level
3,142
Median age: 47
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Safety
Crime and safety.
71
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
48
20
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Terrey Hills.
Local schools for Terrey Hills
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Government School Catchment
Terrey Hills Public School
Belrose Public School
Sir Eric Woodward Memorial School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Terrey Hills.
- What is the Terrey Hills postcode?
- Terrey Hills is in the 2084 postcode, in NSW, in the Northern Beaches Council region.
- Where is Terrey Hills?
- Terrey Hills is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2084. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Northern Beaches Council region.
- What is the average rent in Terrey Hills?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $600, for units it's $600.
- What schools are in Terrey Hills?
- There are 20 schools serving Terrey Hills on this page, including Terrey Hills Public School, Kinma School, German International School Sydney.
- How walkable is Terrey Hills?
- Terrey Hills has a Walk Score of 48 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 20, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Terrey Hills?
- Terrey Hills is close to Duffys Forest, Ingleside, Akuna Bay, Belrose, Elanora Heights.
- What is the population of Terrey Hills?
- The population of Terrey Hills is approximately 3,142 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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