Berrilee, New South Wales

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Berrilee
Sydney, New South Wales
Postcode: 2159
Location: 38 km (24 mi) north-west of Sydney CBD
LGA: Hornsby Shire
State District: Hornsby
Federal Division: Berowra
Suburbs around Berrilee:
Arcadia Berowra Waters
Arcadia Berrilee Berowra Heights
Galston Hornsby Heights Mount Ku-ring-gai

Berrilee is a suburb of northern Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Berrilee is located 38 kilometres north of the Sydney central business district, in the local government area of Hornsby Shire and is part of the North Shore region.

Berrilee sits on the western shore of Berowra Creek, which empties into the Hawkesbury River.

[edit] History

Berrilee is believed to be derived from an Aboriginal word 'Buraillee' possibly having something to do with mouth or food[1]. Berrilee has also been known by the names 'Birralee' and 'Birrilee'[2].

[edit] References

  1. ^ http://www.baulkhamhills.nsw.gov.au/library/pdf/Traditional%20Aboriginal%20Names%20BH%20Shire.pdf Aboriginal Names
  2. ^ http://www.gnb.nsw.gov.au/name_search/extract?id=ujIOjzqb Geographical Names Board

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