Galston

Bush-wrapped on the national park's northern edge, with trails and big skies. Quiet, green and made for a proper bushwalk.

Upper north shore at its leafiest — big gardens, tree-lined streets and bushland on the edge. Quiet, green and made for long, slow walks.

Bush-edged and easy-going near Hornsby, with reserves and trains close by. Leafy, low-key and good for a daily walk.

The Hills' big centre: metro, mega-mall and parks scattered between the cul-de-sacs. Suburban comfort with green close at hand for the daily lap.

Bushland-edged and easy-going, with train-line convenience and reserves close by. Upper north shore calm, leafy and built for a relaxed walk.

A leafy village pocket with bushland edges and quiet streets. Green, calm and made for an easy walk.

Leafy and bush-edged, with quiet streets and reserves close by. Family-paced north shore calm, made for an easy walk.

Gateway to the north, where bushland trails meet a busy transport hub. Big parks, big green and easy access to Ku-ring-gai's wild edge — room to roam built in.

Where the Hills go semi-rural — acreage, nurseries and big leafy blocks with room to truly roam. Trades footpaths for space, and plenty of it.

Leafy Hills living with big blocks and bushland edges. Roomy, green and made for an easy walk.