Carmel Village

3 733 mentions

Opened in 2023, Carmel Village anchors Box Hill’s new Gables community with a full-line Coles, medical suites, childcare and leafy courtyard dining. Locals rate the easy parking, electric-vehicle chargers and Friday-night food-truck events, all just 15 minutes from Rouse Hill Town Centre and a quick drive to the metro.

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Riverstone Station

3 360 mentions

Riverstone’s heritage-listed station delivers a 50-minute air-conditioned ride to Central plus frequent buses to Tallawong Metro. Park-and-ride spaces and secure bike lockers make commuting painless, while the adjacent Garfield Road café strip provides early coffees and late takeaways for shift-workers.

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Rouse Hill Town Centre

3 183 mentions

This award-winning open-air mall combines more than 230 stores with alfresco dining, monthly markets and a buzzing cinema precinct. Families love the shaded playground and library, while metro trains downstairs whisk shoppers to Castle Hill in 11 minutes and Chatswood in under 40.

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Tallawong Station

1 764 mentions

Western anchor of the Metro North West line, Tallawong offers four-minute peak services, kiss-and-ride bays and covered parking. New cycleways link surrounding estates, turning the daily city commute into a swift, car-free hop while cafés pop up along Conferta Avenue for post-train lattes.

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Elara Village

1 276 mentions

At the heart of Stockland’s Marsden Park masterplan, Elara Village delivers Woolworths, specialty retail and a lakeside dining terrace. Community events on the green draw sunset yoga classes and weekend markets, while a direct bus to Schofields Station keeps CBD access under an hour.

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Riverstone Village

1 235 mentions

Convenience in one stop: IGA, pharmacy, butcher and grab-and-go eateries packed into a refurbished 1890s streetscape. Parents appreciate the five-minute walk from Riverstone Public School, and weekend cyclists refuel here before tackling the scenic Richmond Road corridor.

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Rouse Hill Station

1 143 mentions

Sitting beneath the town centre, this elevated metro hub provides level-access platforms, real-time bus bays and direct lifts to shopping levels above. Evening security patrols and weather-protected walkways make late-night returns safe and dry, even during summer storms.

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Hawkesbury River

1 105 mentions

Windsor’s riverfront boardwalks, kayak launches and Sunday produce markets embody a laid-back waterside lifestyle. Anglers chase bream at dawn, while Hawksbury Paddlewheeler cruises glide past heritage wharves. Flood-lit paths invite evening strolls framed by historic pubs and peppercorn trees.

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Schofields Station

1 038 mentions

Rebuilt in 2011, Schofields Station offers 1 000+ park-and-ride spots, bike racks and a direct 47-minute trip to Town Hall. A pop-up coffee cart fuels commuters, and proposed pedestrian bridges will soon link new apartments to the east side retail precinct.

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Riverstone High School

795 mentions

Set on 13 hectares, Riverstone High combines agricultural plots, performing-arts studios and a senior campus partnership with Wyndham College. After-school sport spills onto community ovals next door, while express buses to Carmel Village keep canteen runs well stocked.

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Northbourne Public School

763 mentions

Opened in 2021, this cutting-edge primary features flexible learning hubs, rooftop gardens and secure kiss-and-ride loops. Parents praise the STEM-rich curriculum and walking-school-bus program that threads through Elara’s landscaped parks and bike paths.

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Rouse Hill Public School

717 mentions

Founded in 1875 yet constantly upgraded, Rouse Hill PS balances heritage charm with modern tech labs, band programs and an active P&C. Its safe walk-zone to the town centre limits school-run traffic and encourages coffee catch-ups after drop-off.

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Box Hill City Centre

689 mentions

Still taking shape, Box Hill’s future city centre promises supermarkets, civic plaza, medical hub and alfresco dining flanked by cycleways. Early land releases already attract cafés and co-working spaces, signalling a vibrant mixed-use heart within walking distance of Carmel Village.

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Rouse Hill High School

655 mentions

Known for strong HSC results and a sought-after performing-arts stream, Rouse Hill High boasts modern science labs, covered outdoor learning areas and metro access one stop away. Weekend netball and football spill across its flood-lit multipurpose courts.

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Sydney Business Park

643 mentions

Australia’s largest privately owned business precinct, this Marsden Park hub hosts Costco, IKEA, Bunnings and headquarters for top logistics firms, delivering more than 17 000 jobs. A growing café scene and shuttle to Tallawong Station make a car-free workday possible.

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Riverstone Public School

616 mentions

With shady jacaranda-lined grounds, this century-old primary blends tradition and tech, featuring chromebook classrooms, kitchen-garden projects and a busy before-school care program ideal for commuting parents.

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Schofields Public School

603 mentions

Rapid enrolment growth hasn’t dimmed Schofields PS’s community feel. New modular buildings, dedicated autism support units and a thriving cricket club share the grounds, all a short scooter ride from Schofields Station cafés.

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St Luke’s Catholic College

548 mentions

This K-12 campus in Elara pairs flexible learning studios with robotics labs, a performing-arts centre and senior trade-skills pathways. Families value its house-system camaraderie and easy cycle access via Marsden Park’s greenway network.

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Norwest Christian College

537 mentions

Set beside Windsor Road, Norwest CC offers Prep-to-Year 12 continuity, specialist music programs and leadership camps at Colo River. A dedicated express bus links Box Hill estates, trimming the morning commute to under 15 minutes door-to-door.

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Marsden Park Public School

410 mentions

New classrooms, covered outdoor learning areas and bilingual support services help this growing primary thrive amid rapid estate development. Weekly farmers-market excursions and on-site OSHC make life easier for dual-income families settling into Marsden Park’s expanding community.

Area Hotlist — Richmond - Windsor NSW