Living in Roseville
Roseville is a suburb on the Upper North Shore of Sydney, located 12 kilometres north-west of the Sydney central business district and sits across the local government areas of Ku-ring-gai Council and the City of Willoughby.
History
William Henry, recognised as one of Ku-ring-gai’s first settlers, began farming on land adjoining the Lane Cove River around 1814. Henry sold his grant before 1828, and the land was leased to Chinese Gardeners. Another settler, Daniel Dering Mathew, acquired a 400 acre land grant where he farmed and felled timber. He named his land the ‘Clanville Estate’, and this name remains today as one of the best known roads in Roseville.
Transport Links
Roseville train station is on the North Shore line and the suburb is well serviced by the local bus service, with buses travelling to the city, North Sydney and Chatswood, and connecting train stations on the North Shore.
Shopping and Recreation
Roseville is just five minutes from the vast selection of shops in Chatswood. In the suburb itself you can find a charming shopping strip opposite the train station. The area has many leafy parks and is also close to the Lane Cove National Park and Garigal National Park with their many bushwalking trails. Roseville is home to the popular Roseville Marina and Middle Cove for fishing. Roseville Golf Course, Roseville Tennis Centre, the Pro Ace Tennis Academy and the Roseville Cinema ensure there is something for everyone.
Schools
Roseville College and Roseville East Primary School can be found here, as well as a large selection of kindergartens and pre-school facilities. The neighbouring suburbs of Chatswood and Lindfield also provide a large choice of schools.
