Moving to Sydney and looking for an area with a nice feel, preferrably some good cafes and villagey feel. Looking for a commute of no more than 30 -40 minutes. Happy to ride to work if there is a decent (not too dangerous) cycle route. THinking Eastern suburbs or inner west. Keen to understand what public transport is available to get to work and how long it takes. Not really interested in ferry unless there is also another road option for when ferries stop running in the evenings. Looking forward to your advice!
2007-03-10 01:22:12 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Australia ➔ Sydney
Annandale is a good spot to live in, its not an overly large suburb, has good public transport (especially if you are close to Parramatta Rd). It does have a villagey feel about it and if you go towards the city you will find a new complex of very hip apartments in the old children's hospital site.. complete with parking, restaurants, café, minimart & internal parks.
There are some lovely cafés, 2 nice pubs, little boutique shops, supermarket, hardware stores, plant nursery, pre-school & primary school, its pretty to walk around & close to lots of things (supermarkets & Norton St).. its approx 15 mins from Central station.
Glebe is another nice place, excellent transport, Saturday markets & stacks of shops, restaurants & cafés. Rent is probably the same as Annandale and its a bit more hippyish/student orientated. There is also a large portion of Glebe that is government housing. Transport takes approx 5-10 mins to Central, depending on what part of Glebe you live in, buses are extremely regular.
North Newtown is great, again excellent transport, close to university, restaurants, shops, major hospital & just about any convenience needed but its not a villagey type of atmosphere. Its part of a predominant gay & lesbian community as well as many students, young families.
Inner West is the way to go.. I have lived in all 3 suburbs mentioned for extended periods as well as the Eastern suburbs (which I didnt like & didn't feel settled even after 15yrs). I found the Eastern suburbs too racist for my liking.
Another point about living close to the beaches is the transport issue.. its a nightmare at peaktime if you rely on buses only. Winter in a beachside suburb is miserable & borning & you have to contend with tourists as soon as the sun shines :-)))
Good luck with your move to Sydney, its an amazing city thats always buzzing.
2007-03-10 15:31:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nowhere close to the city is really safe for bicycles although many people do use them. Car drivers have little regard for cyclists as too many cyclists have the weird impression that road rules such as red lights, stop signs and one-way streets do not apply to them.
All suburbs close to the city have good public transport. I lived in Newtown for years. It certainly has a villagey feel and lots of good cafes but so do Glebe and Balmain. The eastern suburbs are OK but have a more suburban rather than vilagey feel except for the beachside suburbs like Bondi or Coogee.
2007-03-10 10:22:44 · answer #2 · answered by tentofield 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd more suggest the inner west than eastern suburbs, though they have a lot of cafe's and scenery with a lot of cycling places, they are also full of crime and depending on the area, much more expensive.
The southern suburbs are pretty much the same weith crime, but not a much places for cycling, although I strongly would suggest Holsworthy as a good suburb for you.
2007-03-11 04:02:40 · answer #3 · answered by Lief Tanner 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Move to the northern beaches mate Manly or anywhere near is lovely and you can use the ferry to get to work in the city no problem to use your bicycle. Only thing house prices may cost a bit not sure of your limit
2007-03-10 12:57:07 · answer #4 · answered by jackassrulez 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Inner Wests is the best.
Newtown is great, but getting pricey. Same goes for Balmain & Glebe, but they are great places.
I used to live with my Brother in Crotdon and I loved it. 20 minutes to the city by train, good village feel, great cafes, nice people.
Croydon, check it out
2007-03-11 07:03:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Coogee Bay is your best bet, very villagey. I stayed there for 2 months. Try the fresh fish restaurant on the main drag, it's amazing. Also the coogee bay hotel for a tipple. :o)
2007-03-10 20:04:04 · answer #6 · answered by farleyjackmaster 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Punchbowl...... It is soooo lovely there. The name says it all really.
2007-03-13 12:48:51 · answer #7 · answered by martin b 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋