English at home. Other languages spoken at home included Japanese 2.9%, Mandarin 2.6% and Cantonese 2.1%. The most common responses for religious affiliation were No Religion 39.7% and Catholic 19.9%. 38.7% of people were in the 25-39 year age group, compared to 21.1% nationally. The most common ancestries were English 23.0%, Australian 17.5%, Irish 9.8%, Scottish 6.8% and Chinese 5.9%. Commercial area Crows Nest is a significant commercial district which is noted for its variety of shops and restaurants. It is centred on the junction of five main roads about 1 kilometre north by northwest of the original site of Crows Nest House. Transport The Warringah Freeway runs along the northern border of Crows Nest and the Pacific Highway is a major road along the western border. The new Sydney Metro City & Southwest line will include a station at the north side of Crows Nest and is due to open in 2024. Gallery Schools and colleges North Sydney Girls High School (which since 1993 has occupied the site of the former Crows Nest Boys High School) North Sydney Boys High School Cammeraygal High School Churches Northside Community Church Crows Nest Uniting Church Northside Baptist Church The Lighthouse Church St Michael Greek Orthodox Church References External links Crows Nest – St Leonards – community profile Suburbs of Sydney