Terrey Hills, NSW 2084 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Terrey Hills is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2084, home to 3,142 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Northern Beaches local government area and roughly 24 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 3,142
- Median age
- 47 years
- Median household income
- $2,778 /week
- Median personal income
- $973 /week
- Median family income
- $3,097 /week
- Average household size
- 3.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Northern Beaches
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Northern Beaches
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Mackellar
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $600 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,033
- Rent share of household income
- 22%
Schools
- Terrey Hills Public School
- Gibberagong Environmental Education Centre
- Berowra Public School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 1.5 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 23.2 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 49.6% of the 1,276 resolvable premises in Terrey Hills. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 49.6%
- Fibre to the Curb: 42.5%
- Fibre to the Building: 7.9%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 112 across postcode 2084 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 16% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 34 other offences, 23 violent offences, 17 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Terrey Hills?
Terrey Hills (NSW 2084) had 3,142 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 47. It sits within the Northern Beaches local government area.
What is the median rent in Terrey Hills?
The median advertised rent in Terrey Hills is $600/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Terrey Hills?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Terrey Hills covering government sectors. Nearest include: Terrey Hills Public School (3.9 km), Gibberagong Environmental Education Centre (5.5 km), Berowra Public School (7.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Terrey Hills?
Terrey Hills is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (49.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Terrey Hills?
Across postcode 2084, 112 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were other (34), violent (23), property damage (17). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Terrey Hills?
In Terrey Hills, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (23.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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