Area Hotlist — Ku-ring-gai NSW
20 lifestyle anchors proven to sell property across the Ku-ring-gai area
Area Hotlist — Ku-ring-gai
Killara High School
Consistently ranking among NSW’s top comprehensive schools, Killara High offers selective-stream academics, elite music ensembles and sprawling bushland ovals. Houses inside the catchment draw hot competition from education-focused families seeking stellar HSC outcomes without private-school fees.
St Ives Shopping Village
More than 110 speciality stores, two supermarkets and a light-filled food court make “the Village” the North Shore’s civilised alternative to mega-malls. Free undercover parking and boutique fashion keep locals shopping close to home after the school run.
Gordon Station
Express trains reach Wynyard in 25 minutes, while plentiful parking, lifts and bike cages make Gordon the commuting heartbeat of Ku-ring-gai. Grab coffee on Wade Lane before boarding or pick up dinner on your way home.
Pymble Ladies’ College
PLC’s 50-hectare campus features Olympic pools, an equestrian centre and award-winning STEM labs. Boarding and day students deliver top ATARs year after year, lifting nearby property values as parents vie for driveway-drop convenience.
St Ives High School
Known for its selective music stream, Duke of Edinburgh program and strong HSC, St Ives High sits beside lush bush tracks that double as cross-country training routes. Nearby post-war homes tempt up-sizers chasing that coveted catchment.
Brigidine College
“Strength and Gentleness” guides this Catholic girls’ college renowned for drama productions and international exchange. Modern science labs and a new sports centre attract families wanting holistic learning in leafy St Ives.
Turramurra Station
Heritage sandstone meets lift-equipped platforms delivering frequent city services. A buzzing café strip and weekend growers’ market beside the concourse make Turramurra a charming, car-light base for professionals and retirees alike.
Masada College
This K-12 Jewish day school champions entrepreneurial learning through its StartUp program and nurtures inclusive community values. Recent campus refurbishments and small class sizes draw enrolments well beyond postcode borders.
St Ives North Public School
Regularly topping NAPLAN tables, SINPS offers gifted-and-talented streams, a Mandarin bilingual program and spacious playgrounds flanked by gum trees. Three-bedroom homes inside the zone often sell well above guide.
Wahroonga Public School
Founded in 1883, this heritage-listed primary blends sandstone charm with contemporary learning spaces and a stellar band program. Bike-paths and lollipop crossings make walking to class the norm for many local kids.
Pymble Public School
Pymble PS delivers strong literacy results, an acclaimed strings orchestra and enviable green play space a short stroll from the station. Saturday sport and twilight carols cement its role as a true community hub.
Ravenswood School
Innovative STEAM labs, a Wellbeing Centre and international debating titles put “Ravo” on many shopping lists for girls’ education. Its Gordon location keeps commute times short and local cafés humming at pick-up hour.
Warrawee Public School
With newly opened classrooms, rich sporting programs and towering jacarandas, Warrawee PS channels village vibes minutes from busy Pacific Hwy. Auction day for red-brick cottages in-zone is always spirited.
Barker College
Co-ed from Kindergarten to Year 12, Barker delivers cutting-edge science spaces, elite rugby and backstage tech programs. Hornsby trains plus extensive private-bus routes broaden its student catchment and rental appeal.
Pymble Station
Express city trains, secure bike cages and a recently upgraded concourse make Pymble Station indispensable for commuters and boarding-school parents alike. Local cafés spill onto the street for post-drop-off chats and weekend brunch.
Roseville College
Anglican values, cutting-edge STEAM labs and a new Aquatic & Fitness Centre define this K-12 girls’ day school. Its walkable distance to Roseville Station keeps daily life streamlined for busy families.
Macquarie University
Just over the LGA border, Macquarie Uni’s research parks, Metro station and aquatic centre feed jobs, culture and study options to Ku-ring-gai residents. Driverless trains now put Chatswood only four stops away.
St Ives Village Green
Football ovals, netball courts and twilight food-truck events make the Village Green the suburb’s social lungs. A new inclusive playground and outdoor gym keep all ages active without hitting the motorway.
Gordon West Public School
Set amid native bush, GWPS offers Mandarin programs, garden-to-kitchen classes and dedicated STEM hubs. Parents love the spacious drop-off loop and thriving P&C that funds extra tech resources every year.
Turramurra High School
Surrounded by Ku-ring-gai Chase bushland, Turramurra High boasts an Outdoor Education Centre, robotics labs and champion athletics teams. Its community feel and strong value-add scores make it a rising star in public secondary options.