New South Wales location profile
Elanora Heights NSW 2101
Elanora Heights is a leafy, elevated suburb on Sydney’s Northern Beaches known for large family homes, bushland outlooks and ocean glimpses. It offers a quiet, community feel with village-style shops and quick access to beaches, lagoons and national parks. Golf, walking and coastal recreation are major drawcards.
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Why families consider Elanora Heights
Predominantly family and professional households with high owner-occupancy, larger blocks and a relaxed, outdoor lifestyle. The area is affluent and community-oriented, with a strong focus on schooling, sport and coastal-bushland living.
Amenities & services
- Elanora Heights Village shops (IGA, pharmacy, cafes, bakery)
- Warriewood Square shopping centre (nearby)
- Mona Vale retail and services precinct
- Mona Vale Hospital Urgent Care Centre
- Northern Beaches Hospital (Frenchs Forest)
- Restaurants and cafes in Elanora Heights, North Narrabeen and Narrabeen
- Mona Vale Library, Park Street, Mona Vale
- Dee Why Library (Warringah), Pittwater Road, Dee Why
Transport & connectivity
- No train station (nearest major rail hubs via bus: Chatswood or Gordon)
- Local bus services to Narrabeen, Dee Why, Mona Vale and the city
- B-Line rapid buses on Pittwater Road at Narrabeen/Warriewood
- Major roads: Pittwater Road (A8), Wakehurst Parkway, Mona Vale Road (A3), Powder Works Road, Elanora Road
Lifestyle & recreation
- Elanora Country Club (golf)
- Narrabeen Lagoon Trail (walking/cycling)
- North Narrabeen Beach and Rockpool
- Surfing at Narrabeen
- Sports fields and courts in nearby Narrabeen/Warriewood
- Ingleside Chase Reserve
- Garigal National Park
- Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park (nearby)
- Narrabeen Lagoon foreshore
- Jamieson Park (Narrabeen)
Education context
Several long day care and preschool options in Elanora Heights and nearby North Narrabeen/Warriewood; moderate demand with higher waitlists for under-2s.
- Macquarie University, North Ryde
- ICMS (International College of Management), Manly
- UNSW Sydney, Kensington
- UTS, Ultimo
- University of Sydney, Camperdown/Darlington