St Ives, NSW 2075
St Ives is loved by families for its peaceful, leafy surroundings, large properties, great local shopping village and proximity to a plethora of top schools.
St Ives is loved by families for its peaceful, leafy surroundings, large properties, great local shopping village and proximity to a plethora of top schools.
Greenery envelops you, with a total of 32 parks covering a significant 25% of its area. Garigal National Park runs along its eastern border while Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park lies to the north. In 1788, Governor Arthur Phillip established a small timber felling operation in the area and today you can still enjoy the 30m+ trees that remain as a reminder of this history.
Residential development hit its peak in St Ives in the '60s, fueled largely by post-war migrants, and much of this architecture still remains, albeit upgraded for modern living. Added to the mix are some impressive contemporary homes along with townhouses and apartments that cater to the downsizers market.
St Ives has a great community vibe, largely thanks to its focal point of St Ives Village Shopping Centre, which has more than 100 shops. Along with anchor tenants Harris Farm, IGA and Woolworths you'll find cafes, food outlets, fashion and specialty stores.
Across the road, St Ives Village Green is one of the area's premier sports facilities, equipped with baseball diamonds, floodlit tennis courts, a skate park and playground. It also hosts a range of community events throughout the year, including the annual Festival on the Green, a family day of fun, food and entertainment.
One of Sydney's best kept secrets, the Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden is 123 hectares of glorious urban bushland ideal for bush walking, picnicking and special events. Dalrymple-Hay Nature Reserve is one of the last remaining blue gum high forests in Sydney, offering walking and bird watching in an unspoilt bushland setting. Golfing enthusiasts can play 18 picturesque holes at the prestigious Pymble Golf Club, actually located in St Ives.
Held on the first Sunday of every month at the St Ives Showground, the St Ives Markets and Heritage Craft Fair (also known as the St Ives Handmade Markets) is the perfect place to pick up unique handcrafted goods and fresh produce. As Ku-ring-gai's largest sports and recreation venue, the showground boasts equestrian and dog training rings, a soccer field and BMX riding facilities. It's also the venue for the annual St Ives Medieval Faire.
St Ives has an abundance of great schools, both public and private, reflecting the family oriented nature of the area. For preschoolers there's the option of St Ives Preschool Kindergarten, Christ Church St Ives Preschool and St Ives Occasional Care.
Public primary schools such as St Ives Public School, St Ives Park Public School and St Ives North Public School are highly regarded, as are Catholic school Corpus Christi and the independent Sydney Grammar St Ives Preparatory School, a feeder school for Sydney Grammar School. Secondary schools include St Ives High School, which encompasses extensive bushland, along with private girls' school Brigidine College and Jewish school Masada College. Sir Eric Woodward School for children with disabilities is also located in St Ives.
Public transport is solely buses in St Ives, with services taking you along Mona Vale Road to the Northern Beaches and the city and from St Ives shops to Chatswood and the CBD.
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Amenities in St Ives
Education
- Independent Schools
- Public Schools
- K-12Masada College
- K-6Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
- K-6Sydney Grammar School - St Ives Preparatory School
- 7-12Brigidine College St Ives
- SpecialAspect Vern Barnett School, St Ives
- K-6St Ives North Public School
- K-6St Ives Park Public School
- K-6St Ives Public School
- 7-12St Ives High School
- SpecialSir Eric Woodward Memorial School
Transport
- Bus Services
- 194City QVB to St IvesTransport for NSW
- 194XCity QVB to St Ives (Express Service)Transport for NSW
- 195Gordon to St Ives Chase (Loop Service)Transport for NSW
- 196Gordon to Mona ValeTransport for NSW
- 197Macquarie University to Mona Vale via GordonTransport for NSW
- 582Gordon to St Ives Shopping CentreTransport for NSW
- 591St Ives to HornsbyTransport for NSW
- 594City Clarence St to North TurramurraTransport for NSW
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