Killarney Heights, New South Wales
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Killarney Heights is a suburb
of northern Sydney
, in the state of New South Wales
, Australia
. Killarney Heights is located 15 kilometres north-east of the Sydney central business district
in the local government area of Warringah Council
. Killarney Heights is part of the Northern Beaches region and also considered to be part of the Forest District
, colloquially known as The Forest.
Killarney Heights has panoramic views of Middle Harbour from a few locations. The suburb is located on a peninsula bound by the waters of Middle Harbour
to the south-west towards Roseville Chase
and Bantry Bay
to the east. Garigal National Park
sits on the eastern border.
is situated next to the oval. A preschool is also nearby. Killarney Heights High School
is a coeducational, comprehensive high school located on Starkey Street, the school has a strong tradition of high academic achievement, catering for individual student needs and providing a broad co-curricular program.
and Forest Way. Killarney Heights is about 20mins from the city during non peak hours. The only public transport around this area is through a private bus company, Forest Coach Lines
. Routes that go through Killarney Heights include services to and from the City and Chatswood
.
and the area was developed from the 1950s as South Forestville and Heidelberg. The suburb east of Starkey Street became the site of considerable development by LJ Hooker in the early 1960s after the second Roseville Bridge
was completed. West of Starkey Street was Crown land.
In the early part of the 20th century, a picnic ground was developed around the edges of Middle Harbour, on the site where Mosman Rowing Club
now stands. Boats would arrive for gatherings, carrying elegantly attired men in red and white striped jackets, pressed white pants and the requisite straw boater hat. Women were often dressed in accompanying white muslin frocks.
The picnic grounds were given the name 'Killarney' after Killarney
in Ireland
. The suburb later gained its name from this such picnic area. Each street in the development has an Irish
placename (e.g. Galway Avenue, Blarney Avenue, Dublin Avenue, Donegal Road, Tipperary Avenue, Ballyshannon Road).
In February 1979, a Lithuanian couple who believed they were being chased by Soviet agents were discovered in bushland adjacent to the suburb. Stefan Pietroszys (81) and his 68-year old wife were discovered after having lived in a cave for 28 years.
Suburb
The word suburb mostly refers to a residential area, either existing as part of a city or as a separate residential community within commuting distance of a city . Some suburbs have a degree of administrative autonomy, and most have lower population density than inner city neighborhoods...
of northern Sydney
Sydney
Sydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. As of June 2010, the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people...
, in the state of New South Wales
New South Wales
New South Wales is a state of :Australia, located in the east of the country. It is bordered by Queensland, Victoria and South Australia to the north, south and west respectively. To the east, the state is bordered by the Tasman Sea, which forms part of the Pacific Ocean. New South Wales...
, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
. Killarney Heights is located 15 kilometres north-east of the Sydney central business district
Sydney central business district
The Sydney central business district is the main commercial centre of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It extends southwards for about 3 kilometres from Sydney Cove, the point of first European settlement. Its north–south axis runs from Circular Quay in the north to Central railway station in...
in the local government area of Warringah Council
Warringah Council
Warringah is a local council area in the Northern Beaches region of Sydney, Australia. Warringah Council overlaps with a number of suburbs from the Manly Council area to the south and the Pittwater Council area to the north...
. Killarney Heights is part of the Northern Beaches region and also considered to be part of the Forest District
Forest District (Sydney)
Forest District is a general term for an area in the northern suburbs of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. The Forest District is also referred to as The Forest...
, colloquially known as The Forest.
Killarney Heights has panoramic views of Middle Harbour from a few locations. The suburb is located on a peninsula bound by the waters of Middle Harbour
Middle Harbour
Middle Harbour is the northern arm of Port Jackson in Sydney, Australia.Middle Harbour extends about to the northwest, from where it joins the main harbour near the Heads. Its shore is nearly everywhere rugged, barren and forested and for this reason Middle Harbour was almost entirely neglected...
to the south-west towards Roseville Chase
Roseville Chase, New South Wales
Roseville Chase is a suburb on the Upper North Shore of Sydney in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Roseville Chase is located 11 kilometres north-west of the Sydney central business district, in the local government areas of Ku-ring-gai Council...
and Bantry Bay
Bantry Bay
Bantry Bay is a bay located in County Cork, southwest Ireland. The bay runs approximately from northeast to southwest into the Atlantic Ocean. It is approximately 3-to-4 km wide at the head and wide at the entrance....
to the east. Garigal National Park
Garigal National Park
Garigal National Park is a national park in New South Wales , 20 km north of central Sydney. The park is somewhat disjointed but covers the following areas:...
sits on the eastern border.
Commercial area
The commercial area is currently being upgraded to feature restaurants and specialty stores.Schools
There are two schools in Killarney Heights and many more around the area. Killarney Heights Primary School is situated across the road from Killarney Heights Oval. This primary school is noted as having an extensive English - French bilingual program which has led to many French speaking parents moving to the area. Killarney Heights High SchoolKillarney Heights High School
Killarney Heights High School is a coeducational, comprehensive high school located on Starkey Street, Killarney Heights near the Northern Beaches of Sydney...
is situated next to the oval. A preschool is also nearby. Killarney Heights High School
Killarney Heights High School
Killarney Heights High School is a coeducational, comprehensive high school located on Starkey Street, Killarney Heights near the Northern Beaches of Sydney...
is a coeducational, comprehensive high school located on Starkey Street, the school has a strong tradition of high academic achievement, catering for individual student needs and providing a broad co-curricular program.
Transport
Killarney Heights is accessible by road, via the Roseville BridgeRoseville Bridge
Roseville Bridge crosses Middle Harbour in Sydney, Australia. It is the only crossing besides Spit Bridge.The bridge is 17.4 metres overhead. However, the adjacent Pipe Bridge has only 11 metres...
and Forest Way. Killarney Heights is about 20mins from the city during non peak hours. The only public transport around this area is through a private bus company, Forest Coach Lines
Forest coach lines
Forest Coach Lines is a company that operates bus services in the northern suburbs of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.-Network:Metropolitan Bus Service Contract Region 14*194: St Ives – City...
. Routes that go through Killarney Heights include services to and from the City and Chatswood
Chatswood, New South Wales
Chatswood is a suburb on the North Shore of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Chatswood is located 10 kilometres north of the Sydney central business district and is the administrative centre of the local government area of the City of Willoughby. Chatswood West is a separate suburb...
.
History
The suburb was originally part of ForestvilleForestville, New South Wales
Forestville is a suburb of northern Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Forestville is located 15 kilometres north-east of the Sydney central business district in the local government area of Warringah Council...
and the area was developed from the 1950s as South Forestville and Heidelberg. The suburb east of Starkey Street became the site of considerable development by LJ Hooker in the early 1960s after the second Roseville Bridge
Roseville Bridge
Roseville Bridge crosses Middle Harbour in Sydney, Australia. It is the only crossing besides Spit Bridge.The bridge is 17.4 metres overhead. However, the adjacent Pipe Bridge has only 11 metres...
was completed. West of Starkey Street was Crown land.
In the early part of the 20th century, a picnic ground was developed around the edges of Middle Harbour, on the site where Mosman Rowing Club
Mosman Rowing Club
The Mosman Rowing Club is the only still water rowing club on the North Shore in Sydney, Australia, an area known for having some of the best rowing water in Sydney, albeit, early in the morning....
now stands. Boats would arrive for gatherings, carrying elegantly attired men in red and white striped jackets, pressed white pants and the requisite straw boater hat. Women were often dressed in accompanying white muslin frocks.
The picnic grounds were given the name 'Killarney' after Killarney
Killarney
Killarney is a town in County Kerry, southwestern Ireland. The town is located north of the MacGillicuddy Reeks, on the northeastern shore of the Lough Lein/Leane which are part of Killarney National Park. The town and its surrounding region are home to St...
in Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
. The suburb later gained its name from this such picnic area. Each street in the development has an Irish
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
placename (e.g. Galway Avenue, Blarney Avenue, Dublin Avenue, Donegal Road, Tipperary Avenue, Ballyshannon Road).
In February 1979, a Lithuanian couple who believed they were being chased by Soviet agents were discovered in bushland adjacent to the suburb. Stefan Pietroszys (81) and his 68-year old wife were discovered after having lived in a cave for 28 years.