Berowra Heights, New South Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Berowra HeightsSydney, New South Wales |
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| Population | 5,286 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Established | 1887 | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2082 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 216 m (709 ft) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Hornsby Shire | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Hornsby | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Berowra | ||||||||||||||
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Berowra Heights is a suburb in Northern Sydney, Australia. It is about 39 kilometers north of the Sydney city center. This friendly area is part of the Hornsby Shire local government area. It sits north-west of the suburb of Berowra and east of Berowra Waters.
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History of Berowra Heights
The name "Berowra" comes from an Aboriginal word. It means place of many shells. The Berowra Heights Post Office opened its doors on September 2, 1968.
Who Lives in Berowra Heights?
According to the 2021 census, about 5,286 people live in Berowra Heights. Most residents (77.9%) were born in Australia. Other common birthplaces include England (6.7%) and New Zealand (1.3%). Most people (88.8%) speak only English at home. Some other languages spoken are Mandarin (1.1%), Russian (0.6%), and Spanish (0.6%). Many residents have no religious affiliation (42.9%). Others are Catholic (20.8%) or Anglican (17.8%).
Shopping and Businesses
Berowra Heights has three main shopping areas. These are the highway precinct, the Village Green, and Berowra Marketplace. You can find a Bendigo Bank Community Bank, a Coles supermarket, and two pharmacies here. There is also a medical center and a range of restaurants.
Getting Around Berowra Heights
You can reach Berowra Heights by road from Berowra. This is done via Berowra Waters Road. Another way to get here is by using the Berowra Waters Ferry. This car ferry connects Berowra Waters with the western end of Berowra Waters Road. A bus service, CDC NSW route 599, runs from Berowra Heights to Berowra railway station. Route 597 goes from Berowra to Hornsby railway station.
Schools in the Area
There are two primary schools located in Berowra Heights. These are Wideview Public School and St Bernard's Catholic Primary School. Some children living in Berowra Heights might also go to primary schools in the nearby suburb of Berowra. These include Berowra Public School and Pacific Berowra Christian School. Berowra Heights does not have its own high school. However, students can attend three public high schools in New South Wales. Ku-ring-gai High School in North Turramurra is a co-educational option. The other two schools are Asquith Boys High School and Asquith Girls High School.
Churches in Berowra and Berowra Heights
Together, Berowra and Berowra Heights have four churches:
- St Mark's Anglican Church (Berowra)
- Berowra Baptist Church (Berowra)
- St Bernard's Catholic Church (Berowra Heights)
- Berowra Uniting Church (Berowra Heights)
Community Services
Bush fires are a real danger for the Berowra area. This is because there is a lot of bushland nearby. Fire protection for the built-up parts of Berowra Heights comes from Station 75 (Berowra) of Fire and Rescue NSW. Community Fire Units also help. For bushland areas, the New South Wales Rural Fire Service provides fire protection. The Berowra Rural Fire Brigade handles this. Their new building opened on August 11, 2018, at 14a Berowra Waters Road in Berowra.
