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Ashfield, Croydon, Burwood, Strathfield
Marking the western pocket of our glorious inner west, this
enclave of historic Sydney suburbs offers buyers
excellent rail connections, buzzing shopping
amenities & many styles of architecture.
Surrounding the stations you'll find
newer apartment developments
frequently popping up, while further
out the streetscape is dominated by
a mixture of charming terraces and
1960's brick apartments. The excellent
schools in the area and rapid rail
access to the CBD make this
neighbourhood a fantastic choice
for families. Some of Sydney's largest and
most historic federation estates can be found here.
Coffee: Ashfield Apothecary, Excelsior Jones, Cafe on Strand, Mrs P's, Monkey House Cafe
Pubs/Bars: Ashfield Hotel, Croydon Park Hotel, Bath Arms Hotel, The Burwood Hotel, Royal Sheaf, Crossways Hotel
Eateries: Wests Leagues Yum Cha, Doytao Thai, New Shanghai, Canton Noodle House, Mario's Pizzeria, Ho Jiak Strathfield Plaza
Parks: Ashfield Park, Hammond Park, Centenary Park, Burwood Park, Strathfield Park
Drummoyne, Russell Lea, Five Dock, Haberfield
There is so much to love about this trio. Brimming with
wide, tree-lined streets and glorious green spaces,
they also border most of the famous waterfront
bay-run. Being so close to the CBD and the
water has its obvious appeal with buyers,
and larger blocks than neighbouring Balmain
or Leichhardt put these suburbs in high-
demand with growing families. Each suburb
offers a unique and substantial village lifestyle,
with an abundance of restaurants, cafes and
shops. Drummoyne has its own ferry stop while
heritage listed Haberfield enjoys it's position
on the popular light rail.
Coffee: Copo, Bar Piccolino, Mikel, Pasticerria Papa, Hungry Grasshopper
Pubs/Bars: The Oxford Hotel, The Birkenhead Bistro, Five Dock Hotel,
Eateries: Salt Meats Cheese, Bowen Island Bakery, Five Dock Dining,
Cremeria De Luca, Saigon Express, Sushi Maru, La Disfida, Napoli In Bocca
Parks: Taplin Park, Brett Park, Timbrell Park, Five Dock Park, Robson Park
Enmore, Newtown, Stanmore, Erskineville
What we love most about the inner west is the culture
and diversity of its people, and nowhere is it more
prevalent than here; brimming with young
professionals, artistic/creative types and
young families. Newtown and Enmore
boast the Inner West's hub of dining,
drinking and revelry, while trendy Stanmore
and Erskineville offer a somewhat quieter
and sophisticated village lifestyle. There are
some really charming original terraces here
& many residents have succeeded in balancing
the old and the new through ambitious architectural
renovations. Green spaces in these sought after suburbs
are on the leaner side, but each does have its own train station.
Coffee: Black Market Roasters, Vintage Cafe, Brewtown, Brighter Coffee, Shenkin
Pubs/Bars: The Bank, The Union, The Courthouse, Gurdy's, Midnight Special, Duke of
Enmore, Golden Barley Hotel, Salisbury Hotel, Rose of Australia, Hive Bar, The Imperial
Eateries: Osteria Russo & Russo, Continental Deli, Stanbuli, Colombo Social, Bella Brutta,
Mary's Burgers, Thirsty Bird, Cow & Moon, Sixpenny,
Parks: Enmore Park, Erskineville Oval, Camperdown Memorial Rest Park, Weekley Park
Rozelle, Balmain, Birchgrove, Balmain East
With its rows of character terraces, charming weatherboards and modern architectural
triumphs, ‘the peninsula' is the sparkling jewel of the inner west. The area's humble
blue-collar roots have given way to families, young professionals and
downsizers all jostling for their patch just 3km from the CBD.
Locals adore the village lifestyle, with the much-loved pubs,
pumping coffee scene and shopping boutiques snaking
their way down Darling Street to the ferry at Balmain
East. Surrounded by the sparkling harbour and
foreshore walks, and boasting superb schools and
outstanding transport connections, you'll find
some of the best real estate in Sydney here.
Coffee: Kafeine, Piccolo's Cafe, Contessa,
Euphoria, La Bancz, Tamp Espresso, Field Blend
Pubs/Bars: The London, The Riverview, The East
Village Hotel, The Bald Rock, The Royal Oak, Dicks
Eateries: The Cottage, Efendy, Rosso Pomodoro,
Nithik's, Cantina, Teriyaki Boy, One Ford St, Chon
Parks: Birchgrove Oval, Elkington Park, Mort Bay,
Gladstone Park, Bridgewater Park, Anne Cashman
Glebe, Forest Lodge, Lilyfield, Annandale, Leichhardt
This leafy, relaxed and highly sought after neighbourhood is adored for its laidback village
lifestyle, strong community vibe, and excellent transport options. With its close proximity
to the city, the light rail and bus services connect all five suburbs to and from the CBD
effortlessly. Locals delight in this inner west locale for its many quiet, tree-lined
streets, wide open spaces and spectacular harbour foreshore walks.
There's an excellent offering of dining options across the
spectrum here, and Lilyfield's Saturday produce markets
at Orange Grove Public are surely some of the
best in town.
Coffee: Wedge Espresso, Goose Bakery,
Revolver, Black Toast, Garcon, Brew Ha Ha,
Pane E Cipolla, Ragamuffin
Pubs/Bars: The Toxteth, Empire Hotel,
North Annandale Hotel, The Royal Hotel,
Eateries: Glebe Point Diner, Thievery,
The Boathouse Blackwattle Bay, Grappa
Parks: Wentorth Park, Eastern Park, Callan Park,
Jubilee Park, Pioneers Memorial Park
Marrickville, St Peters, Sydenham, Tempe
If there's an inner west neighbourhood that's managed to remain
authentic to its roots, this is it. There are pockets that have been
successfully gentrified, but still a rawness remains and continues
to be valued by its locals. More recently, the hipster crowd have
explored the area's industrial roots, with boutique breweries, bars
and distilleries now dotting the landscape. In exchange for aircraft
noise, you're spoilt for choice with restaurants, pubs, and shopping,
especially in Marrickville. It's fair to say the area could benefit from
more green spaces, but it does boast the third biggest park in the
city in the awe inspiring Sydney Park.
Coffee: Coffee Alchemy, Old Garage Espresso, Tommy Black Espresso
Kelby's Cafe, Aslan Coffee Roasters, The Tinhorn, Meraki, Clock_On/Off
Pubs/Bars: The Henson, Vic on the Park, Where's Nick, Gasoline Pony, Willie
the Boatman, Poor Tom's Gin Hall, Batch Brewing, Lazybones, Titus Jones
Eateries: The Rice Pantry, Hello Auntie, Baby Rey's Burgers, Eat Fuh,
Marrickville Pork Roll, Renzo's Pizzeria, Yiama's Greek Taverna
Parks: Marrickville Park, Henson Park, Sydney Park, Enmore Park
Petersham, Lewisham, Summer Hill, Dulwich Hill
Once considered a row of grungy neighbourhoods on the wrong
side of the tracks, these are now some of the most liveable
and loved suburbs in the Inner West. The area has some
terrific pubs and restaurants making it popular with young
families, creatives and professionals, while nearby
Petersham Park is surely one of the most lovely in Sydney
to kick a ball. Petersham and Lewisham feature plenty
of exquisite character terraces while the land sizes
around Summer Hill & Dulwich Hill tend to stretch out
a little. Heavy rail offers rapid access to the CBD in
around 10-15 minutes.
Coffee: Three Arrows, Moulin Cafe, The Pig & Pastry,
Decolata, Envy Deli Cafe, The Bunker, The General
Pubs/Bars: White Cockatoo Hotel, The Temperance
Society, The Rio, Summer Hill Hotel, Public House,
Eateries: Seed Greek Kouzina, One Penny Red,
Da Vinci's, Manmaru, Minh Vietnamese Restaurant
Parks: Petersham Park, Arlington Oval, Johnson
Park, Cadigal Reserve, Hoskins Park