Elanora Heights, New South Wales

Elanora Heights
Sydney, New South Wales
Population 3,852 (2011 census)[1]
Postcode(s) 2101
Location 27 km (17 mi) north-east of Sydney CBD
LGA(s) Pittwater Council
State electorate(s) Pittwater
Federal Division(s) Mackellar
Suburbs around Elanora Heights:
Ingleside Warriewood
Garigal NP Elanora Heights North Narrabeen
Narrabeen Lagoon

Elanora Heights is a suburb in northern Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Elanora Heights is 27 kilometres north-east of the Sydney central business district, in the local government area of Pittwater Council. Elanora Heights is part of the Northern Beaches region.

Location

Elanora Heights is on the hill above Narrabeen, overlooking Narrabeen Lagoon and the Tasman Sea. The northern side lies next to bushland, which runs to Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, and the south-western side adjoins Garigal National Park. Native wildlife is common in the area, with bandicoots, blue tongue lizards, possums and many birds being seen. A rare quoll has been found in the suburb in recent years, and rock wallaby are commonly seen on the course at Elanora Country Club. Elanora Heights is home to some of the largest homes in Pittwater and is a popular tourist destination spot.

Landmarks

Elanora Heights is a mainly residential suburb, with a few small shops and two golf courses: Elanora Country Club and Monash. The Uniting Church runs a conference centre set in the bushland.

History

Elanora Heights is derived from an Aboriginal word meaning "home by the sea" or "home by the water" and the word Heights meaning "Up high". Elanora Heights takes its name from the geographical location, on the hill near the lagoon.

The suburb came into existence as the Elanora Heights Estate in 1929. Earlier settlements had taken the form of an attempted coal mining camp. Members of Royal Sydney Golf Club purchased a large parcel of land about 1920 which laid the basis for Elanora Country Club which opened in 1922. The name was abbreviated to Elanora in the late 20th century, however the old name has continued to be used.

References

  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Elanora Heights (State Suburb)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 2 May 2013.

Coordinates: 33°42′04″S 151°16′44″E / 33.70102°S 151.2789°E / -33.70102; 151.2789

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