Business categories in Mt Colah, NSW

Welcome to Mt Colah, NSW

Mt Colah is a suburb of northern Sydney, 29km north of the CBD in the local government area of Hornsby Shire. 5km north of Hornsby, the nearest major town centre, it has a population of over 7000.

History

The suburb was originally known as Colah, the first name used by the naturalist George Caley to describe a koala. In 1906, the name was changed when Hornsby became a shire. Colah Post Office, opened 1905, was renamed Mt Colah in 1906.

In 2010, the suburb was voted “Australia’s Best Suburb” through an online poll conducted by Ninemsn. The suburb is also where the “Welcome to Sydney” sign is located. It is one of Sydney’s leafiest suburbs.

Lifestyle and Entertainment

Mt Colah has a small selection of shops on the Pacific Highway. These include a few small retailers, restaurants, and food stores. It also has a truck stop that has been servicing truck drivers since the 1950s.