Tuart Hill acquired its name from majestic stands of tuart trees, or Eucalyptus gomphocephala, which once grew extensively throughout the area. In 1872 a road to the settlement of Wanneroo was constructed through the area and the many local tuart trees became a landmark to travellers. In 1905 land at Tuart Hill was sold by Walters to local developers but development was relatively slow due to the perceived remoteness of the area. Prior to World War II, much of Tuart Hill was still used for rural purposes. The building of houses began to accelerate after the war, and by the 1960's the suburb was fully developed.<BR><BR>Tuart Hill contains a rich diversity of housing types and styles, ranging from single residential dwellings to villas, terrace houses and flats. The design of housing varies from post-war Austerity dwellings to modern style two storey developments. While most homes in Tuart Hill are constructed of brick, many timber-framed houses still exist. The majority of the higher density housing has been constructed during the last decade, though there are some flat developments dating from the 1960's.<BR><BR>Commercial and retail development in Tuart Hill is centred around Wanneroo Road and there are also a number of small delis to cater for local daily needs. The locality contains several public and private schools, while Tuart Senior College provides adult education for the region. Grenville Reserve and Robinson Reserve are local recreation centres which contain facilities such as full-sized playing fields, lawn bowls and passive recreation areas. Tuart Hill also contains a library on the western boundary of the suburb.