Mount Kuring-Gai

Semi-rural on Hornsby's leafy edge — acreage, big skies and bushland trails. Trades footpaths for space and proper room to roam.

Leafy and bush-edged near Hornsby, with reserves and quiet streets. Green, calm and made for a walk.

Leafy and bush-edged near Hornsby, with reserves and quiet streets. Green, calm and made for an easy walk.

Bush-wrapped on Ku-ring-gai Chase's doorstep, with leafy streets and trails close by. Quiet, green and made for a proper walk.

Bush-wrapped on Ku-ring-gai Chase's edge, with trails and quiet streets. Green, leafy 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.

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.

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

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.