Living in Bilgola
Bilgola is a suburb in northern Sydney, located 33 kilometres north-east of the Sydney central business district, in the local government area of Pittwater Council and is part of the Northern Beaches region. Bilgola is located on the Pacific Ocean side of the Barrenjoey Peninsula between Avalon to the north and Newport to the south. The land rises steeply behind Bilgola Beach to Bilgola Plateau and then descends to Clareville on the western side of the peninsula.
History
The name Bilgola is thought to be derived from the Aboriginal word ‘belgoula’, meaning ‘swirling waters’ and was the name given to the land granted to Robert Henderson in 1822. The area later became famous for being the home of the McLurcan family, ‘Mrs McLurcan’s Cookery Book’ was very popular in the early 1900s.
Transport Links
Barrenjoey Road connects the peninsular to the rest of Sydney, and runs through the suburb.
Recreation
Bilgola is a popular place for outdoors pursuits with its easy access to beaches and parklands. Bilgola Surf Life Saving Club can be found on Bilgola Beach.
Schools
Bilgola Plateau Public School can be found in the suburb, along with pre-school and day care facilities. Nearby Newport and Avalon are home to a larger range of both public and private schools.