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Woolloomooloo
Introduction
Woolloomooloo is located 1.5 km east of the Sydney CBD, NSW, Australia. It is a harbourside, inner-city eastern suburb of Sydney. It is a short bus ride to the city and a good thirty minutes stroll to get to Pitt Street Mall. There is a large homeless population here and the biggest men's homeless hostel in the city is also located in Woolloomooloo. Because of it's proximity to the city, many young, working professionals like living in Woolloomooloo.
Benefits
Woolloomooloo is a beautiful suburb offering lots of facilities:
• Safe suburb
• Multicultural suburb
• Location is good
• Lots of cafes and restaurants
• Very close to CBD
• Good community spirit
• Convenient for young generation, professionals and families
Challenges • No local train station
• Very less options for good schools
• Parking
• High cost of living
• Shopping options are very less
Location
Woolloomooloo is bordered on the north by Woolloomooloo Bay, on the east by Potts Point, on the south by Darlinghurst, and on the west by the Domain parklands and gardens and Sydney CBD.
Connectivity
• Kings Cross railway station is the nearest station to the suburb ( Just a 8 mins walk away). It is an underground station at Potts Point, on the Eastern Suburbs railway line of the Sydney Trains network.
• Regular bus services are available in the suburb to travel around the surrounding suburbs.
Shopping destinations
Suburb does not offer any major local shopping centre, but many shopping options are available in the neighboring suburbs:
• Metro Woolloomooloo is a local grocery store in the suburb.
• The Real Store is an in store shopping centre available in the suburb.
• Kings Cross Centre is a shopping centre in Kings Cross, a locality in the inner-city suburb of Potts Point. The mall has a good selection of small eateries, a gym, Coles downstairs, the mandatory Chinese shop where you can find everything
• Multiple small supermarkets and groceries are also available in the suburb
Schools & Daycares
Most of the schools are located in the neighboring suburbs:
• Plunkett Street Public School, Forbes St, Woolloomooloo
• Sydney Distance Education High School, 38-68 Forbes St, Woolloomooloo
• Sydney Grammar School, College St, Darlinghurst
• East Sydney High School, 75 William St, Darlinghurst
Good daycares are available in surrounding suburbs:
• SDN Woolloomooloo Children's Education and Care, Cnr McElhone St &, Reid Ave, Woolloomooloo
• Darlo Play Centre, 130 Womerah Ave, Darlinghurst
• Sydney CBD Montessori on King Child Care, Level 1/77 King St, Sydney
• Guardian Childcare & Education Bligh Street, 1 Bligh St, Sydney
Internet Connectivity
The NBN is now available in WOOLLOOMOOLOO with a high internet speed of 1000 Mbps.
Dwelling Type
Most residences here consist of renovated terraces densely packed along the neighborhood's narrow streets and pedestrian-only walkways.
Commute:
CBD: 2 km / 5-10 minutes by car / 10 minutes by transit
Chatswood: 11 km / 15-25 minutes by car / 30-35 minutes by transit
Parramatta: 33 km / 35-55 minutes by car / 40 minutes by transit
Price
Median Sale Price- $2.5m
Rent
Median Rent Price- $650pw
Summary
Woolloomooloo is a beautiful inner-city suburb that overlooks part of Sydney Harbour. There are many private residential housing and some public housing areas in this suburb. The suburb also has a string of upscale and casual restaurants, cocktail bars, chic pubs and art galleries. Harry's Cafe de Wheels is the most famous café of the suburb. It is in a low-lying, former docklands area at the head of Woolloomooloo Bay, on Sydney Harbour.
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Potts Point
Introduction Potts Point is located 2km east of the Sydney CBD. It is a small and densely populated area in inner-city Sydney, NSW, Australia. Potts Point is bordered on two sides by Elizabeth Bay and Woolloomooloo Bay. This is the place to be for making the most of Sydney’s spectacular waterfront. It's walkable to the harbour, the city, and has easy, decent transport options from here. From young, single executives to life-loving empty-nesters, this suburb has it all.
Benefits
Potts Point is a vibrant suburb offering lots of facilities:
• Safe suburb
• Multicultural suburb
• Convenient location
• Lots and lots of cafes and restaurants
• Very close to CBD
• Good transport links
• Very good shopping options
• Good community spirit
• Perfect place for students, professionals and families
Challenges
• No local schools and day cares
• Parking
• Shopping options are very less
Location
Potts Point is bordered on the north by Sydney Harbour, on the east by Elizabeth Bay and Rushcutters Bay, on the south by Darlinghurst, and on the west by Woolloomooloo.
Connectivity
• Kings Cross railway station is an underground station at Potts Point, on the Eastern Suburbs railway line of the Sydney Trains network.
• There are a number of stairways that connect many neighbouring suburbs.
• Regular bus services are available in the suburb to travel around the surrounding suburbs.
Shopping destinations
• Kings Cross Centre is a shopping centre in Kings Cross, a locality in the inner-city suburb of Potts Point. The mall has a good selection of small eateries, a gym, Coles downstairs, the mandatory Chinese shop where you can find everything
• There are many clothing stores available in the suburb.
• Multiple supermarkets and groceries are also available in the suburb.
Schools & Daycares
Most of the schools are located in the neighboring suburbs:
• St Vincent's College Rockwall Cres, Potts Point
• Plunkett Street Public School, Forbes St, Woolloomooloo
• Sydney Grammar School, College St, Darlinghurst
• East Sydney High School, 75 William St, Darlinghurst
Good daycares are available in surrounding suburbs:
• SDN Woolloomooloo Children's Education and Care, Cnr McElhone St &, Reid Ave, Woolloomooloo
• Darlo Play Centre, 130 Womerah Ave, Darlinghurst
• Guardian Childcare & Education Bligh Street, 1 Bligh St, Sydney
Internet Connectivity
The NBN is now available in POTTS POINT with a high internet speed.
Dwelling Type
The suburb is mostly consist of apartments including everything from Art Deco studios to A-List-worthy penthouse entertainers.
Commute:
CBD: 3 km / 10-15 minutes by car / 5 minutes by transit
Chatswood: 13 km / 20-30 minutes by car / 30-35 minutes by transit
Parramatta: 27 km / 40-60 minutes by car / 40 minutes by transit
Price
Median Sale Price- $4.5m
Rent
Median Rent Price- $1.3Kpw
Summary
Potts Point is a vibrant suburb walking distance to the Sydney CBD. Macleay Street is one of the best streets in Sydney. A short walk to the city, access to many retail outlets plus cafe central - Potts Point has it all. Potts Point is an increasingly popular choice for first home buyers. Kings Cross is a commercial area that is dominated by bars, restaurants, nightclubs, strip clubs and adult bookstores. Many young working professionals have progressively moved into the suburb of Potts Point due to its proximity to the city.
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Chippendale
Introduction Chippendale is a small inner-city suburb of Sydney, NSW, Australia on the southern edge of the Sydney CBD. Abercrombie road splits this suburb down the middle and is the main thoroughfare for traffic from Cleveland Rd to the Harbour Bridge or into Broadway. There are a number of young families that live in Chippendale and Peace Park is a place where many families meet to play. Chippendale has a lovely, peaceful vibe with community gardens and ample green space.
Benefits
Chippendale is a vibrant suburb offering lots of facilities:
• Safe suburb
• Multicultural suburb
• Close to CBD
• Central location
• Excellent transport links
• Variety of restaurants
• Best public and private schools
• Very good shopping options
• Good community spirit
• Perfect place for students, professionals and families
Challenges
• Traffic is an issue
• Expensive suburb
• Streets are busy
• A noisy suburb
Location
Chippendale is bordered on the north by Ultimo, on the east by Redfern, on the south by Redfern and Darlington, and on the west by Camperdown. Chippendale is located between Broadway to the north and Cleveland Street to the south, Sydney Central railway station to the east and the University of Sydney to the west.
Connectivity
Chippendale serves excellent transport connectivity. • Central Train station in Haymarket is the nearest train station to the Chippendale suburb.
• Regular tram, bus and taxi services are available in the suburb to travel around the surrounding suburbs.
Shopping destinations
• Central Park Mall is the major shopping mall in Chippendale. It caters for both grocery and regular brand needs of all types. It also offers a huge array of restaurants along the main streets.
• Broadway Sydney is a shopping centre located in neighboring suburb of Ultimo.
• There are multiple big supermarkets, banks, medical facilities and more.
Schools & Daycares
• Darlington Public School, Golden Grove St, Chippendale
• Research Skills & Information Literacy, 120 Broadway, Chippendale
• Boston University Sydney Campus, Regent Street in Chippendale
Good daycares in the area include:
• SDN Chippendale Children's Education and Care Centre, 60 Pine St, Chippendale
• Greenwood Early Education Centres, 1 Chippendale Way, Chippendale
• Inner City Care Child Care Centre, 700 Harris St, Ultimo
Internet Connectivity
The NBN is now available in CHIPPENDALE with a high internet speed.
Crime & safety
Crime rate Chippendale is 931/1100 whereas Average crime rate of NSW suburb is 805.
Dwelling Type
The suburb is mostly consist of terraces and newer apartment constructions, while the rest of the suburb consists of warehouses, storefronts and other “industrial” style buildings.
Commute:
CBD: 3 km / 10-20 minutes by car / 20 minutes by transit
Chatswood: 14.1 km / 24-45 minutes by car / 40-45 minutes by transit
Parramatta: 22 km / 35-70 minutes by car / 40 minutes by transit Price
Median Sale Price- $1m
Rent
Median Rent Price- $900pw
Summary
Chippendale is a quiet and vibrant suburb with a great mix of students and retirees. There are a number of trendy dining and drinking venues in the suburb. The University of Technology Sydney, the University of Sydney and the Broadway campus of the University of Notre Dame are all within walking distance. Chippendale has become known as one of the key creative art districts of Sydney with more than a dozen galleries in the small neighbourhood. Overall, It’s an eclectic and vibrant neighbourhood which caters for students, retirees and professionals.
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