Wahroonga

Wahroonga is a suburb on elevated terrain in Ku-ring-gai Council, New South Wales, with established gardens and native vegetation scattered throughout. The area consists of residential streets where heritage homes sit alongside contemporary buildings.

The area received land grants in 1794 and developed into a residential area after the railway station opened in 1890, attracting settlers from Sydney. This rail connection transformed how the suburb grew and who lived here.

The name Wahroonga comes from an Aboriginal language and means a place where water flows. The landscape and preserved sacred sites reflect the deep connection Indigenous people maintained with this land.

The suburb connects to Sydney through regular train services on the T1 North Shore line and has several schools and shopping facilities. The elevated location means some streets can be steep, so it is worth knowing the local terrain when planning your visit.

The suburb maintains extensive records of sacred sites associated with local Aboriginal communities, including rock carvings and shelters. These places offer visitors a direct window into thousands of years of Indigenous presence in the region.

Location: New South Wales

Location: Hornsby Shire

Location: Ku-ring-gai Council

Location: South Colah

Shares border with: Pennant Hills, South Turramurra, Thornleigh, Turramurra, Waitara, Warrawee, Normanhurst, North Wahroonga, Hornsby, North Turramurra

GPS coordinates: -33.71830,151.11900

Latest update: December 20, 2025 15:14