Belrose, New South Wales

Belrose Sydney, New South Wales
Austlink Business Park
Population:	8,408 [1]
Postcode:	2085
Property Value:	AUD $775,000 (2009)
Location:	19 km (12 mi) north-east of Sydney CBD
LGA:	Warringah Council
Suburbs around Belrose: Terrey Hills Ingleside Elanora Heights St Ives Belrose Cromer Narrabeen Davidson Frenchs Forest Forestville Oxford Falls

Belrose is a suburb of northern Sydney in the state of New South Wales, Australia, 19 kilometres north-east of the Sydney central business district in the local government area of Warringah Council, and is part of the Northern Beaches region. Belrose is also considered to be part of the Forest District, colloquially known as The Forest.

History

The name "Belrose" is derived from the names of native flowers Christmas Bell and Native Rose.^[2]

Prior to the arrival of the First Fleet in Port Jackson in 1788, the area was the home of the Guringai (Ku-ring-gai) language group of the Garigal Aboriginal clan. Evidence of their habitation remains today in the form of rock engravings, rock art, open campsites, rock shelters, scarred trees and middens.

European exploration in the Warringah area began within the first weeks of settlement at Sydney Cove in 1788. Governor Phillip made a number of journeys throughout the area, detailing the landscape, flora and fauna, and observing Aboriginal lifestyle and culture. Belrose was first settled in 1872. Although much development started after World War II, Belrose remained semi-rural until the 1960s and 1970s.

Commercial area

Belrose is primarily a residential area, but contains the Austlink Business Park, two shopping centres including Glenrose and Belrose Village, a theatre, and a library.

Schools

• Wakehurst Public School (established 1966).
• Belrose Public School (established 1952).
• Covenant Christian School (established 1978).

Parks, sport and recreation

Garigal National Park and Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park are on the northern border.

Playing fields in Belrose include the Lionel Watts Oval, a sporting ground for children, and Frenchs Forest Showground, both on the border with Frenchs Forest.

Notable Residents

• Lucas Neill, Socceroos Captain, played for the local club, Wakehurst in his youth
• Jason King, rugby league player, Manly prop
• Geoff Toovey, former rugby league player, Manly assistant coach,

References

External links

• Belrose, New South Wales is at coordinates 33°44′S 151°13′E / 33.73°S 151.22°E / -33.73; 151.22Coordinates: 33°44′S 151°13′E / 33.73°S 151.22°E / -33.73; 151.22

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