Who are the traditional owners of Hornsby?

Council recognises the Traditional Owners of the lands of Hornsby Shire, the Darug and GuriNgai peoples, and pays respect to their Ancestors and Elders past and present and to their Heritage.

What Aboriginal land is Hornsby on?

The suburb of Hornsby was established on the traditional lands of the Darug and Kurringgai people. There are more than 200 known Aboriginal sites in the Hornsby Shire.

What is Hornsby named after?

The town of Hornsby, from which the Shire gets its name, was named after police Constable Horne. In 1838 police constables Thorn and Horne were rewarded with grants of land for the capture of bushranger John MacMamara who had stolen a Parramatta dignitary’s watch. Hornsby Shire was incorporated in March 1906.

Is Hornsby a good suburb to invest?

With historically strong capital growth and – at least compared to other Sydney suburbs – sound rental yields, Hornsby is an ideal place to consider property investment.

What indigenous land is Beecroft on?

The area of Beecroft is situated on land that has traditionally been inhabitated by the Wallumedegal people, associated with the Dharug language group, whose lands stretched across the Sydney basin. Beecroft was originally part of the Field of Mars Common.

What Aboriginal land Am I on Cherrybrook?

Dharug people
Cherrybrook, in the parish of South Colah, lies in the upper catchment of Berowra Creek. The original inhabitants of the area are the Dharug people.

Is Hornsby good suburb?

Summary: Large enough to almost be considered a self-contained town at this point, Hornsby is one of the most complete suburbs in Sydney when it comes to amenities. A huge array of parks, playgrounds, schools and childcare add to this to make it perhaps the most family-friendly suburb in Sydney at good value to boot.