New South Wales location profile
Oxford Falls NSW 2100
Low-density, semi-rural suburb in the bushland hinterland of Sydney’s Northern Beaches, best known for its waterfalls and mountain biking. It offers acreage properties and a secluded, tranquil feel while remaining a short drive to beaches and major retail and health hubs.
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Why families consider Oxford Falls
Sparsely populated with acreage homes and a strong outdoors focus; residents value privacy, space and bushland surroundings. Daily shopping, dining and services are mostly accessed in nearby Frenchs Forest, Belrose, Dee Why and Narrabeen.
Amenities & services
- Westfield Warringah Mall (Brookvale) shopping, dining and services
- Forestway Shopping Centre (Frenchs Forest)
- HomeCo Belrose (Belrose Supa Centre)
- Northern Beaches Hospital (Frenchs Forest)
- Cafes and restaurants in Frenchs Forest, Belrose, Narrabeen and Dee Why
- TAFE NSW Northern Beaches (Brookvale)
- Glen Street Library (Belrose)
- Dee Why Library (Dee Why)
- Forestville Library (Forestville)
Transport & connectivity
- Train: No station in Oxford Falls; nearest rail at Chatswood or Roseville
- Buses: Limited local services; frequent B-Line connections at Dee Why/Brookvale and express/feeder routes (e.g., 160X) via Warringah Rd/Forest Way
- Roads: Wakehurst Parkway, Warringah Road (A38), Forest Way (A3), Oxford Falls Road
Lifestyle & recreation
- Oxford Falls Mountain Bike Trails and singletracks
- Oxford Falls Cascades and bushwalking in Garigal National Park
- Narrabeen Lagoon Trail (shared walking/cycling)
- Sydney Academy of Sport and Recreation (Narrabeen)
- St Pius X College Oxford Falls sports fields and ovals
- Glen Street Theatre (Belrose) and Brookvale brewery precinct nearby
- Garigal National Park
- Oxford Falls Cascades/Waterfalls
- Red Hill Reserve (Cromer)
- Deep Creek Reserve (Narrabeen)
- Narrabeen Lagoon and foreshore reserves
- Middle Creek Reserve
Education context
Very limited within the suburb; multiple long day care, preschool and family day care options nearby in Belrose, Frenchs Forest, Narrabeen and Dee Why, with moderate demand and occasional waitlists.
- Macquarie University — Macquarie Park
- University of New South Wales (UNSW) — Kensington
- University of Sydney — Camperdown/Darlington
- University of Technology Sydney (UTS) — Ultimo
- International College of Management, Sydney (ICMS) — Manly