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Beecroft is a suburb of northern Sydney, located 22 kilometres north-west of the Sydney central business district in the local government area of Hornsby Shire. Beecroft is considered to be in the Northern Suburbs of Sydney.

History

Beecroft was, before its suburban development, orchard country. The railway came through the area in 1886 and Sir Henry Copeland, Minister of Lands, conducted a survey of the area to determine its suitability as a residential area. He named the suburb after the maiden name of his two wives, Hannah and Mary Beecroft- two sisters he married in succession.

Transport Links

Beecroft railway station is on the Northern railway line of the CityRail network. Beecroft is also serviced by various bus routes.

Shopping and Recreation

The major commercial and shopping area is concentrated around the railway station. Beecroft is home to Pennant Hills Golf Club, a lawn bowls club, a lawn tennis club, as well as general park space at the Village Green, walking trails through Chilworth Reserve and other forested areas.

Schools

Beecroft Primary School,  Roselea Public School, St. Gerard Majella Catholic Primary School, Arden Anglican School and Carlingford High School can be found here.