over 900 native plant species, subspecies, varieties, and forms that can be found from the coastal sand dunes and estuaries to sandstone ridgetops and plateaux. Wheeler Heights has dry sclerophyll forests (Shrubby sub formation) 'Shrubby dry sclerophyll forest has typically Australian species such as waratahs, banksias, wattles, pea-flowers, and tea-trees. There is a sparse ground cover of sedges and grasses growing on sandy soils that are among the world's least fertile.' Infrastructure and development Transport The main form of transport after private cars is by public transport buses. Wheeler Heights is served by the 179 bus route, operated by Keolis Downer Northern Beaches. It runs between Warringah Mall and the War Veterans retirement village. There is no rail transport, the nearest railway station is in Chastwood. Schools and churches Wheeler Heights has one place of worship, St Rose Catholic Church. There are two schools in Wheeler Heights Wheeler Heights Public School St Rose Catholic Primary School There is one Long Day Care Centre Commercial Wheeler Heights has a shopping centre located along South Creek Road. This includes Wheeler Heights Post Office. In late 2017, the shopping centre was sold and plans to redevelop the shopping centre surfaced. As of November 2020, the shopping centre has nearly completed construction, having stores and restaurants on the ground, while apartments above with underground private parking for residents. References Suburbs of Sydney Northern Beaches Council