Our region

The SHOROC region includes the four councils on Sydney’s Northern Beaches from Bradleys Head to Barrenjoey, namely Mosman, Manly, Warringah and Pittwater councils.

The region covers an area of approximately 264 square kilometres and is bordered on three sides by water, namely the Pacific Ocean, the Hawkesbury River and Sydney Harbour.

Find our more about the region’s Demographic Profile. and Economic Profile.

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SHOROC region map

SHOROC Region:

Land Area: 26,345 hectares

Density: 9.38 people per hectare (2006)

Estimated Resident Population (ERP)

  • Current Population as at 30 June 2010:
    276,869
  • Change from previous year:
    +1.66%

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