Beecroft, New South Wales facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Beecroft Sydney, New South Wales
Suburban home in Beecroft in the Federation style
Population	10,291 (2021 census)
• Density	2,018/km2 (5,230/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	2119
Elevation	145 m (476 ft)
Area	5.1 km2 (2.0 sq mi)
Location	22 km (14 mi) north-west of Sydney CBD
LGA(s)	Hornsby Shire City of Parramatta
State electorate(s)	Epping
Federal Division(s)	Bennelong Berowra
Suburbs around Beecroft: West Pennant Hills Pennant Hills Pennant Hills West Pennant Hills Beecroft Cheltenham Carlingford Carlingford Epping

Beecroft is a friendly suburb in Sydney, Australia. It's about 22 kilometres north-west of the city centre. Beecroft is part of two local government areas: Hornsby Shire and City of Parramatta.

A home in Beecroft

This suburb is near the beautiful Lane Cove National Park. Beecroft is one of the oldest established suburbs in New South Wales. It's known for its leafy streets and large, historic homes.

Beecroft's Story

Beecroft Community Centre

Before houses were built here, Beecroft was full of fruit orchards. The railway line arrived in 1886, which helped the area grow. Sir Henry Copeland, a government minister, named the suburb. He named it after his two wives, Hannah and Mary Beecroft, who were sisters. You can still see their names in the streets: Hannah Street, Copeland Road, and Mary Street.

The Beecroft Post Office opened on February 10, 1890. For a long time, there were no hotels in Beecroft because of a strong movement against alcohol. The local bushland and nice feel of Beecroft have been kept safe by the Beecroft Cheltenham Civic Trust since 1958.

Learning About Beecroft's Past

Lorne House, now part of Arden Anglican School

The Beecroft Cheltenham History Group (BCHG) started in 1987. Local people who loved history wanted to record the story of Beecroft and Cheltenham. They collect old photos and information about the area. Since 2005, the BCHG has been part of the Beecroft Cheltenham Civic Trust. They have even published books about the area's history and walking trails.

Shopping and Local Life

Shops at Beecroft

Most of Beecroft's shops are in a small area near the train station. Even though it's not huge, it's important for people living in Beecroft and nearby suburbs like Cheltenham and Epping. The main shopping street, Hannah Street, was improved in 2005.

In recent years, some older buildings have been replaced with new shops and apartments. A new shopping centre called Beecroft Place opened in 2017. It has a Woolworths supermarket. Beecroft was also one of the first shopping areas in New South Wales to stop using plastic bags!

Getting Around Beecroft

Beecroft railway station

Beecroft railway station is on the Main Northern railway line. This line is used by passenger trains, and also by intercity and freight trains. Beecroft also has several bus routes that help people travel around.

Before the M2 Hills Motorway was built, Beecroft Road was a major road for drivers going between Sydney's city centre and Windsor.

Places of Worship

Beecroft has three churches:

• St John's Anglican Church
• Beecroft Uniting Church
• Beecroft Presbyterian Church

Schools in Beecroft

Beecroft has several schools for students:

• Beecroft Public School – opened in 1897.
• Roselea Public School
• Epping Heights Public School
• St Gerard Majella Catholic Primary School
• Arden Anglican School (an independent Anglican school)
• Carlingford High School (on the border of Beecroft and Carlingford)

Fun and Recreation

A walking track in Chilworth Reserve

Beecroft has many places for sports and fun activities. You can find the Pennant Hills Golf Club here. There's also "The Beecroft Club" for lawn bowls and a lawn tennis club. If you like being outdoors, you can visit the Village Green park or explore the walking trails in Chilworth Reserve and other bushland areas.

Beecroft's People

Who Lives in Beecroft?

At the 2021 census, there were 10,291 people living in Beecroft.

• Where people are from: About 60.6% of people were born in Australia. Other common birthplaces include China (9.3%), India (3.8%), and Hong Kong (3.0%).
• Languages spoken: Most people (61.9%) speak only English at home. Other languages include Mandarin (11.2%), Cantonese (6.8%), and Korean (3.2%).
• Beliefs: Many people (35.0%) said they had no religion. Other common responses were Catholic (18.6%) and Anglican (13.6%).
• Homes: Many residents (43.4%) own their homes outright. On average, there are 3 people living in each household.

Famous People from Beecroft

Some well-known people have lived in Beecroft, including:

• Dominic Perrottet, a politician who represents the Epping area.
• Sir Garfield Barwick, a very important judge.
• Ellyse Perry, a national women's cricket and soccer player.
• Ruth Cracknell AM, a famous actress.