Beauty Point is an urban locality on the Lower North Shore and part of the local government area of the Municipality of Mosman. Located 8 kilometres north-east of the Sydney CBD, the suburb occupies approximately 88 hectares, bounded by Middle Harbour in the north, east and west, and Hopetoun Avenue, Fairfax Road, Spit Road and a line running parallel between Central Avenue and Quakers Road in the south.
ABOUT BEAUTY POINT
History
Sydney’s North Shore was originally inhabited by the Birrabirragal, Boregal, Kuringgai, Wallumedegal, Gorualgal and Cammeraygal Aboriginal people.
European settlement in the area now known as the Municipality of Mosman dates from 1802 when a harbour defence battery was built at Georges Head. While development was slow due to the rugged terrain and limited access, a whaling station was eventually established in Mosman Bay in the 1830s, making way for one of the earliest industries in the area. Soon, industries such as candle-making and wool-washing emerged as well, and a huge part of the land was used for farming and orcharding.
Growth occurred in the 1880s and 1890s as land was subdivided and new roads, regular ferry services and artists’ camps were established. In 1893, the population was recorded at 1,600.
Beauty Point takes its name from the piece of land protruding into the Middle Harbour, off Sydney Harbour. It was originally known as Billy Goat Point, but was renamed when it was subdivided to be sold.
During the interwar period, growth occurred due to improvements in transport and access. This was followed by more significant development in the post-war years, especially during the 1960s.
Considerable growth took place in the interwar period, spurred by improvements in transport and access. The most significant development occurred in the post-war years, especially during the 1960s.
Demographics
As of 2019, Beauty Point is home to 2,142 people, with a population density of 24.40 persons per hectare.
Famous residents
Singer-songwriter Justin Bieber briefly called Coronation Avenue in Mosman his home in 2017, while shock jock Kyle Sandilands and his girlfriend Imogen Anthony resident on Burran Avenue. The Today host Karl Stefanovic has also rented a home in Cremorne before moving into a home in Mosman near Taronga Zoo.
Professional sportsmen Mitchell Pearce, Jared Waerea-Hargreaves and Wayne Pearce own homes in Mosman, Cremorne and Neutral Bay, while former Easts captain Luke Ricketson and his wife Kate Waterhouse, as well as their extended family, call Mosman and Balmoral home.
Joining the star-studded list in 2015 are Channel 9 presenter Sonia Kruger and her husband Craig McPherson, who snatched up a $6.5 million-Mosman family home, and Sunrise presenter Natalie Barr and her husband Andrew Thompson, who splurged on a $3.23 million property in Mosman.
LIFESTYLE
Sydney’s North Shore is known mainly for its elegant neighbourhoods that are sought-after by professionals and families for its prestigious school catchments and easy access to the city centre, mejor commercial areas and employment hubs through efficient transport systems.
The region also boasts multiple well-known landmarks across its suburbs, including the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Taronga Zoo in Mosman, Admiralty House, Kirribilli House, Luna Park and Balmoral Beach. It is also home to the Stanton Library in North Sydney, Zenith Towers at Chatswood, Northpoint Tower in North Sydney, Cammeray suspension bridge at Cammeray, St Mary's Church in North Sydney, Christ Church in Lavender Bay and the Gladesville-Macquarie Chapel and St Paul's in Chatswood.
Apart from its rich infrastructure, North Shore also celebrates several cultural festivals across its local government areas, where locals and tourists gather to enjoy live music and entertainment, exhibitions, cultural celebrations, business events and community activities.
Public transport
All local government areas in the North Shore region are serviced by the Pacific Highway.
Other main transport routes across the region are the Military Road and parts of Ryde Road and Mona Vale Road. Major arterial roads include Eastern Arterial Road at St Ives, East Killara and East Lindfield, the Comenarra Parkway at Thornleigh, Wahroonga, Turramurra, South Turramurra and West Pymble, Lady Game Drive at West Pymble, Gordon, Killara and Lindfield.
Mosman is well serviced by Sydney Buses and Sydney Ferries.
North Shore, Northern & Western Line provides access to the Sydney CBD, while ferries connect harbourside suburbs to Circular Quay and the CBD. Transdev NSW and State Transit Authority provide bus services across Upper North Shore and Lower North Shore, respectively.
The upcoming Sydney Metro, which is expected to commence operations in 2019, will run through Chatswood and Crows Nest, linking Sydney’s North West and South West to Sydney City
Schools and universities
Some of the most notable schools across Sydney’s North Shore are:
- TAFE NSW Northern Sydney Institute (Hornsby College)
- TAFE NSW Northern Sydney Institute (St Leonards Campus)
- TAFE NSW Northern Sydney Institute (Bradfield Senior College)
- Saint Ignatius’ College Riverview
- The Northern Sydney Institute (Crows Nest Campus)
- Australian Catholic University (North Sydney - MacKillop Campus)
- Sydney Church of England Grammar School
- St Joseph’s College
- Beauty Point Public School
Hospitals
Among the major hospitals in North Shore are:
- Sydney Adventist Hospital (The SAN)
- Lady Davidson Private Hospital
- Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital
- HammondCare Greenwich Hospital
- Royal North Shore Hospital
- North Shore Private Hospital
- The Mater Hospital
Landmarks
- St Thérèse of the Child Jesus Catholic Church
- Sydney Harbour National Park
- HMAS Penguin Naval Base
- Taronga Zoo
- Mosman Art Gallery
Shopping centers
- Bridgepoint Shopping Centre
- St Ives Village Shopping Centre
- Westfield Hornsby Shopping Centre
Sports and recreation
North Shore’s residents and visitors enjoy several sports activities, including golf and swimming. The region is home to notable sports centres, such as the North Sydney Olympic Pool and North Sydney Oval.
Other sports centres in Sydney’s North Shore are:
- Ku-ring-gai Fitness and Aquatic Centre
- Asquith Golf Club
- Pennant Hills Golf Club
- Thornleigh Brickpit Sports Stadium
- Hornsby Aquatic and Leisure Centre
- Galston Aquatic and Leisure Centre
- Lane Cove Aquatic Centre
- Lane Cove Golf Course
- Castlecove Golf Club
- Chatswood Golf Club
- Northbridge Golf Club
- Mosman Swim Centre
- Cammeray Golf Course
- North Sydney Olympic Pool
- North Sydney Oval
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