Welcome to Hornsby Shire Mums

Hornsby Shire Mums is your trusted online hub for local mothers, created by local mothers. Our website is a supportive, vibrant community that connects mums with the resources, services, and information they need to thrive in their roles as parents while fostering meaningful connections with other mums in their area.

Our aim is to make the lives of local mums (as well as dads, grandparents and other family members) easier. We understand demands of parenthood, and we hope our site brings practical ideas, solutions and support to ease your busy life.

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Play & Explore

Discover all the Hornsby Shire has to offer – playgrounds, bushwalks, kids activities and more

Cafes and places to eat with kids in the hornsby shire

Eat & Drink

Let us assist you in discovering the best local cafes, restaurants and eateries to cater to your tastes

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For Mum

Here you’ll find essential information and valuable resources for all the busy mum in our Shire




The Hornsby Shire

The Hornsby Shire is a local government area (LGA) situated in Northern Sydney, about 25 kms from the Sydney CBD, and includes the following 39 suburbs:

  • Arcadia
  • Asquith
  • Beecroft
  • Berowra
  • Berowra Heights
  • Berowra Waters
  • Berrilee
  • Brooklyn
  • Calabash
  • Canoelands
  • Castle Hill
  • Cheltenham
  • Cherrybrook
  • Cowan
  • Dangar Island
  • Dural
  • Epping
  • Fiddletown
  • Forest Glen
  • Galston
  • Glenhaven
  • Glenorie
  • Hornsby
  • Hornsby Heights
  • Laughtondale
  • Maroota
  • Middle Dural
  • Mt Colah
  • Mt Kuring-gai
  • Normanhurst
  • North Epping
  • Pennant Hills
  • Singletons Mill
  • Thornleigh
  • Wahroonga
  • Waitara
  • West Pennant Hills
  • Westleigh
  • Wisemans Ferry

Also known as “The Bushland Shire” due to the Shire’s 6,000 hectares of public bushland, as well as access to many state and national parks such as Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, Lane Cove National Park, and Cumberland State Forest.

From bustling Hornsby, to leafy Beecroft, to semi-rural Galston, we are confident that you have found (or will be able to find) a suitable and welcoming place to call home. In addition to the unique characteristics of each of its suburbs, Hornsby Shire is a wonderful and safe place to raise your family.

The area boasts numerous nurturing childcare centers and preschools to choose from, excellent top-performing primary and secondary schools (both public and private), as well as a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities for kids of all ages.

Add to that numerous health and support facilities, a huge variety of shopping options, many dining choices, and fantastic local businesses — why would you want to live anywhere else?

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