Suburb Information

Balmoral, NSW

 

Within the coveted suburb of Mosman you will find beautiful Balmoral Beach, an idyllic white sandy harbour beach that has a very laid back atmosphere. It’s a very safe beach for both families, and day trippers, not to mention the abundance of marine life.

Balmoral is a hype of activity every morning with locals exercising – running, cycling and swimming, not to mention kayaking, paddling, yoga and boxing. Every morning the local beachside cafes and restaurants serve up super healthy breakfasts for all the fitness oriented locals.

Balmoral Beach is definitely up there as one of the most beautiful places in Sydney to visit, and if you're lucky enough... to live!



Cammeray, NSW

 

A charming tree-lined garden suburb that is home to picturesque federation houses and apartments, and a small collection of waterfront homes.  

Cammeray also boasts a unique 9 hole golf course that has magnificent views of Middle Harbour, the golf course and its beautiful surrounds.   Tunks Park can be found on the northern boundary of Cammeray where the local folk moor their yachts.  You can also find a boat ramp for access to Middle Harbour.

Cammeray has seen some rapid development over the past few years with a new Shopping centre complex and an ever growing eclectic array of cafes and restaurants.  Being super close to the city – last bus stop before the freeway, makes Cammeray a very desirable suburb to live.
 

Cremorne, NSW

 

Cremorne is an affluent, hilly, picturesque harbour suburb. It’s got plenty of big houses and high-rise apartments in wide-tree lined streets, where rents and property prices are on the higher side.

It’s a safe suburb with great water views, and stunning foreshore harbours walks. Cremorne is accessed via buses and the city ferry attracting families, professionals, the old, the young, couples and singles who are after quality and convenience.

Cremorne Point was known as Wulworra-Jeung by the Cammerigal, the Aboriginal people who inhabited the land prior to the arrival of Europeans. The location’s natural sandstone cliffs and rocky overhangs were ideal for shelter, fishing and ceremonial activities.

This harbourside suburb is located about 6 kilometres north of the Sydney central business district, sharing its postcode with Cremorne which is a separate suburb to the north.

Cremorne Point is known for its superb views and its quiet leafy walks. It is a short 8-minute ferry ride to the city and offers abundant walking tracks, a public harbourside swimming pool and several pleasant picnic spots.

Cremorne Point was once largely owned by James Milson Jnr who profited greatly from selling this land for residential blocks in the last years of the 19th and early years of the 20th centuries.

Fortunately for us, the courts prevented him from selling building blocks running down to the water's edge, so Cremorne Point and its neighbouring suburb of Cremorne today form one of the few Sydney Harbour peninsulas with a publicly accessible waterfront park running around its edges.

On the tip of The Point (which is actually named Robertsons' Point) walkers can follow the path along the western side and enjoy superb views of the Opera House, the Sydney Harbour Bridge and city skyline.

Access to Cremorne Point is afforded by both public and private transport. Cremorne Point has a ferry wharf located on the south-western side of the peninsula, and regular bus services connect the area with the services that run along Military Road, carrying passengers to and from the city and the northern beaches.

Although Cremorne Point residents no doubt enjoy their distance from the busy nearby retail hubs of Cremorne Junction and Neutral Bay, they’re never far from the conveniences of shopping and dining in those precincts when they feel like venturing out.

The primary age group of Cremorne Point occupants is 30-39 years.   24% are purchasing their property, 29% own their home outright, and 45% are renters.  The majority of working Cremorne residents are in a professional occupation.

The median sales price of homes in Cremorne Point is about $1.5 million, and for units it’s around $620K.



Crows Nest, NSW

 

Crows Nest is a commercial and residential suburb featuring quiet tree lined streets with period architecture and some modern apartments blocks. 
It is becoming quite a happening place due to more and more restaurants and small bars opening up. It is also home to many small businesses like architects and planners.

You’ll find some of the best and cheapest food on the Lower North Shore in Crows Nest. It attracts families, professionals, singles, couples, students, and people who prefer a quieter lifestyle.  The suburb is accessed by both train and buses.
 


 



Kirribilli, NSW

 

Kirribilli is the cultural pick of the lower north shore with a mix of old terraces and high rise apartments. During the 60’s, it attracted the arty crowd. These days it is home to students, families, singles, professionals, retirees, and pensioners.

It’s one of Australia’s oldest and most affluent suburbs. Kirribilli’s shopping precinct is small with a relaxed mix of vibrant cafes and shops. For an unbeatable view of the Opera House, the Harbour Bridge and City skyline, Kirribilli is it.   Accessed by train, bus and city ferry.


 


Milsons Point is a suburb on the lower North Shore of Sydney, located just 3 kilometres north of the Sydney CBD. It is also a geographical feature that juts into Sydney Harbour from the northern shore, directly opposite Sydney Cove where the first European settlement was established in 1788.

Milsons Point was named after James Milson (1785-1872), one of the earliest settlers in the area. He was a free settler, originally from Lincolnshire, who moved into the then-almost uninhabited district in 1824 when Governor Brisbane granted Milson a total of 350 acres (1.4 km2) on land fronting the Harbour.

Sadly, in 1830 after a house fire in which all his land deeds were destroyed, a legal dispute reduced Milson's holdings in the area to just 50 acres (200,000 m2) back from the Harbour.

As compensation for the lost land, he was granted a holding that now encompasses the suburbs of Thornleigh and Normanhurst. Milson subsequently established a profitable business supplying ships with stone ballast, careening services, fresh water, and the produce of his farms.

Milsons Point today supports the northern end of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. It is well connected with the CBD of Sydney by the Harbour Bridge, ferries and trains. For those who prefer to drive, the Warringah Freeway provides a link south to the Sydney CBD and north to Chatswood.

Milsons Point railway station is on the northern approach to the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The Milsons Point ferry wharf, located to the west of the bridge in the south-west part of the suburb, is serviced by the Balmain, Pyrmont Bay and Rydalmere ferry lines.

Milson's Point is also serviced by buses that run to the Lower North Shore and Northern Beaches.

Milsons Point has a mixture of residential and commercial developments. High density developments are located close to the railway station and include a number of popular restaurants and shops.

The median price for homes in Milsons Point is about $1.4 million, and for units is around $1.10 million.

The majority of the area’s population is in the 20 – 39 year age group, and 45% of those employed are in professional occupations.

Mosman, NSW

 

Mosman is one of the most beautiful and prestigious suburbs in Sydney. It has huge federation homes, manicured gardens, simply stunning views of the harbour and amazing views out towards Sydney Heads and to over Manly.  

A great child friendly and family oriented suburb, however there is a plentiful supply of stunning apartment buildings, a cool café culture, upmarket and designer fashion shops, and a delicious array of restaurants.  Mosman is home to the beautiful Balmoral Beach which is a harbour beach with white sand, where you find locals up early exercising every morning.  Easily accessible by city buses and harbour ferries.

Neutral Bay, NSW

 

Neutral Bay is one of those places that has everything you may need, commercial offices, shops, restaurants and some picturesque tree lined streets with federation homes mixed with a high concentration of apartment buildings.

Neutral Bay is renowned for his great selection of bars and restaurants, and is of course home to the famous Oaks Hotel.  This suburb is also extremely convenient. A bus trip to the city from Neutral Bay takes approx 6 minutes in peak hour.

You will find ages 25+, students, professionals, executives, singles, families, people from overseas, and those who like convenience of being the last bus stop before the CBD.  Accessed via both buses and ferries.

North Sydney is located 3km north of Sydney’s CBD, only a short journey over the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

North Sydney was first settled in the early 1800's, but didn’t begin to evolve into a city on its own until the Harbour Bridge was opened in 1932.

The township of St Leonards was laid out in 1836 in what is now North Sydney, bounded by Miller, Walker, Lavender and Berry Streets. By 1846 there were 106 houses there and by 1859, the commercial centre extended from Milsons Point to Miller Street.

North Sydney now has its own skyscraper skyline on the opposite site of the Harbour Bridge from the city. Its high-rise commercial includes the second largest concentration of office buildings in New South Wales with a large representation from the advertising and information technology industries.

There are two shopping complexes in North Sydney. The largest is Greenwood Plaza, which is connected to the Greenwood Hotel. The other complex, Berry Square is situated on Berry Street.

The three main streets of North Sydney are home to over 25 restaurants of all different cuisines, including Italian, Thai, Japanese and Indian.

Although the region is dominated by commercial infrastructure, nearly 13% of the total area is covered in parks, combining natural beauty with spectacular views.

The popular North Sydney Oval offers a variety of sport and recreation opportunities and is home to the North Sydney cricket, rugby league and rugby union clubs.

The Sydney CBD is easily accessible from North Sydney by road and rail, using the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Harbour Tunnel.  North Sydney railway station is only an 11 minute journey from Central Station and is on the North Shore Line of the CityRail network.

There is also a direct bus route into the Sydney CBD, which is approximately a 15 - 20 minute drive. Buses offer regular stops on the Pacific Highway, which runs through the centre of town and directly links to freeways connecting suburbs on Sydney’s outskirts.

There is also a ferry stop at High Street, North Sydney for those after a more scenic and peaceful aquatic journey.

There are eight childcare centres located in North Sydney, to cater for the large demographic of parents, as well as five schools, including the prestigious North Sydney Boys and North Sydney Girls High Schools.

Primary schools include North Sydney Demonstration School and St Marys Primary School. High schools include the public North Sydney Boys High School and North Sydney Girls High School, the Catholic Marist College North Shore and Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College and independent schools Wenona School and Sydney Church of England Grammar School (known widely as Shore).

Luna Park, the famous and historic amusement park with the giant smiling face, is situated on Lavender Bay and offers great views and an opportunity for everyone to enjoy their inner child.

North Sydney attracts young, professional residents with the primary age group between 20-29 years. The largest demographic are renters, making up 60% of all residences. Only 19% of residents own their home outright, and 18% are purchasing their property.

The majority of residents in North Sydney earn salaries greater than $103K per annum.

Currently, the median sale price of houses in the area is about $1.75 million. The median sale price for a one to two bedroom, one bathroom unit with car parking facilities is $620,000.



St Leonards is a busy, fast paced suburb that provides easy access to the centres of Sydney, North Sydney, Chatswood and the Northern Beaches. It is positioned on the Pacific Highway, eight kilometers north-west of the Sydney CBD.
 
St Leonards was named after the English statesman Thomas Townshend, 1st Viscount Sydney of St Leonards. Originally, the name of ‘St Leonards’ was applied to the whole area from the present suburb of North Sydney to Gore Hill.

The Gore Hill cemetery was established on the Pacific Highway in 1868 and was the main burial site for the area until its closure in 1975. The oldest railway station on the North Shore line opened in 1890 in St Leonards and originally ran only as far as Hornsby.

Today, St Leonards contains one of Sydney's biggest suburban skyscraper clusters, with major offices for many large companies that are household names in Australia.

The Forum, which was completed in 2003, is built over St Leonards railway station and comprises three commercial office buildings, two residential towers containing 782 apartments, a supermarket, and 34 food and retail shops.  The suburb's tallest building is the Forum I, with panoramic views of the city skyline.

St Leonards railway station is on the North Shore Line of the CityRail network. The suburb is around twenty minutes or 8 kilometers away from the centre of Sydney by train and just 4 kilometers from Chatswood.

St Leonards is easily accessed by road, with the Pacific Highway running through the middle of the suburb. Buses are a popular transport option, with frequent services to North Sydney, Neutral Bay, Manly, Chatswood and the centre of Sydney.

St Leonards has a number of shops, restaurants, bars and hotels. A short distance away is Chatswood Westfield, which draws shoppers from all over Sydney with its mix of major chain stores and luxury brand shops.

Royal North Shore Hospital is located on the Pacific Highway in St Leonards.   It is a major metropolitan hospital servicing the North Shore area. The suburb also contains a campus of the University of Technology.

St Leonards is largely characterised by the large apartment buildings that line the Pacific Hwy and surrounding roads.  It is therefore not surprising that most of the dwellings in that area fall into the high-density category.

More than 50% of households in St Leonards are lone households or have single parent occupants. Of these, 66% per cent are renters and 20% per cent are purchasing their property. The majority of people who live in St Leonards work in a professional occupation.

The median sale price for a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home in St Leonards is about  $1.45 million.  The median sale price for a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom unit is around $560K.



Sydney, NSW

 

Sydney is Australia’s largest and most famous city. It’s home to stunning beaches, iconic buildings, historic landmarks, award-winning restaurants and enjoys a vibrant culture. From the breathtaking views of Sydney Harbour to the serene tranquillity of Hyde Park, Sydney is a wonderful city to call home, not to mention a tourists dream. Take a stroll along Bondi Beach, catch a ferry to Manly or enjoy a delicious seafood lunch at Watsons Bay.   Sydney is now a world class and cosmopolitan city commanding some of the highest priced real estate in the country!

 

Waverton is a quiet, harbourside suburb on the Lower North Shore.  It is only four kilometres north of Sydney’s CBD and offers stunning views of Sydney Harbour.

Waverton is bordered by the cosmopolitan business district of North Sydney and the exclusive waterfront suburb of McMahon’s Point.  The suburb is only one square kilometre in area.

Waverton was named in 1929 after the Waverton Estate of an early resident, Robert Old. The land once belonged to William Carr, who named it after an English village connected to his family.

The North Shore railway line was extended south from St Leonards to Milsons Point in 1893. The station in the Waverton area for nearly forty years was known as ‘Bay Road’, after the thoroughfare that crosses the railway line. The local progress association recommended a change and the name of Waverton was chosen in 1929.

Waverton has a village-like collection of shops around the railway station, including a supermarket, bottle shop, other small retailers and several restaurants and cafes.

Balls Head Reserve at Waverton is one of North Sydney’s most popular parklands, combining natural beauty with spectacular views.  Located at the southern end of Balls Head Drive, the park boasts several bush walking tracks, picnic tables, barbecues and historical elements including Aboriginal waterholes and foreshore caves. 

Waverton Park offers a football and cricket field and the popular Merrett Playground for children.  The park is also home to Waverton Bowls Club and presents several lookouts that offer exquisite views of Sydney Harbour and Berrys Bay.  There are no schools in Waverton, but it is only a five minute journey to the North Sydney Boys and North Sydney Girls High Schools.

The Sydney CBD is easily accessed from Waverton by road and rail using the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Harbour Tunnel.  Waverton Railway Station is only a 15 minute trip from Central Station and is on the North Shore line of the CityRail network. 

Bus services run daily into the Sydney CBD via McMahons Point and North Sydney.  Services also run north to Lane Cove via Wollstonecraft, Crows Nest, St. Leonards and Greenwich.

The predominant age group in Waverton is between 30-39 years.  43% of residents in Waverton are renting their homes, 34% own their homes outright and 21% are purchasing their homes.

The majority of residents in Waverton are employed in professional occupations, earning salaries above $103K per annum.

The average sale price of houses in the area is $1.75 million. The average sale price of a two to three bedroom, one bathroom unit with car parking is a little over $700K.

Wollstonecraft is a pleasantly prosperous harbourside suburb on the Lower North Shore of Sydney. It is five kilometres north-west of Sydney’s CBD and is just one square kilometre in area.

It is a suburb distinguished by fine homes and, increasingly, quality apartments that proliferate among the hills. Many have million dollar views across the harbour to the suburbs of Birchgrove, Balmain, Woolwich, Hunters Hill and beyond.

Wollstonecraft is bordered by the affluent suburbs of Crows Nest, North Sydney and Greenwich.

There are a few restaurants in the small area of Wollstonecraft. However, many residents also dine out in nearby suburbs just a short stroll away, such as Crows Nest where cafes and restaurants line the main streets.

Brennan Park is a heritage listed park in the heart of Wollstonecraft on Hazelbank Road. The park is a popular weekend spot for children and families in the region and offers spectacular views of Sydney Harbour.

Berry Island Reserve is another popular recreation area. It features a variety of different playgrounds and a unique Aboriginal interpretive walking track through the bushland.

A number of sought-after schools are located in the surrounding suburbs of North Sydney and Crows Nest including North Sydney Boys High, North Sydney Girls High and Marist College North Shore.

The busy Pacific Highway skirts Wollstonecraft and is the main artery for people heading north out of Sydney. Wollstonecraft is only a short drive from Sydney’s CBD, over the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Buses operate frequently to and from the CBD via Wynyard Station.

Wollstonecraft Railway Station is on the North Shore line of the CityRail Network and it’s approximately a twenty minute trip to Central Station. Services run north to Hornsby and south to the CBD before continuing west to Burwood, Parramatta and Penrith.

The predominant age group in Wollstonecraft falls between 30-39 years. 50% of residents are renting their homes, 25% own their homes outright and 23% are purchasing their homes.

The majority of residents in Wollstonecraft are employed in professional occupations, earning salaries greater than $103K per annum.

The average sale price of houses in the area is around $1.8 million. The average sale price of a two to three bedroom, one bathroom unit with car parking is just below $700K.