I think I live in one of the best suburbs near Sydney, right on the border between two very different neighbourhoods. Itās 14 to 16 kilometres from the CBD and just a 15-minute drive to the beach. My street is quiet and leafy, but walk 10 to 15 minutes and youāre in a bustling multicultural city. I love that mix!
Unique Things About Where I Live ā I Think I Live in One of the Best Suburbs Near Sydney!
Food Choices Close to Home
We are seriously spoiled for choice here ā itās a foodie heaven. Around us, you can find everything from dumplings and pho to Lebanese pizzas, sushi, and fresh banh mi (which we call Vietnamese rolls). And if you want something a bit simpler, there are some great pubs where you can get a classic chicken schnitzel or fish and chips. The variety is pretty impressive for a suburb thatās not right in the heart of Sydney.
Where I Live ā And Whatās Just Around the Corner
My suburb is calm and leafy with a bit of old-school charm. The streets are wide, and youāll find a mix of older-style homes, including classic California bungalows and red brick houses from the ā60s and ā70s. (Fun fact ā California bungalows started in California and became popular here in the 1920s.)
Just around the corner is Lydham Hall ā one of the oldest houses in the area. This suburb has some real history!
A few blocks away, everything changes. The next suburb is much busier and more built-up, with plenty of high-rise apartments and shopping centres.
A Very Multicultural Community
My suburb is very multicultural, which is pretty common in Sydney overall. But what makes this area unique is the mix of cultures living so close together. We have Arabic, Macedonian, Greek, Italian and Nepalese communities, to name a few.
Right on my streetās border is the next suburb, which has become an unofficial Chinatown over the last 20 years. Itās full of Chinese restaurants and shops. So when I say multicultural, I really mean it! Walk down the street and youāll probably hear five different languages being spoken.
Close to the City
Weāre only about 20 minutes from Sydneyās CBD by train ā perfect for city-loving me. The areaās getting more popular, especially with families priced out of the inner-city suburbs. Itās still expensive, but slightly less ridiculous.
Little Things I Love About Where I Live
We have quite a few jacaranda trees in our area, and every spring they burst into the most gorgeous purple bloom. There’s a nearby park that has become a popular photo spot. Every year, I promise I’ll visit the park and snap some pics ā and every year, I miss the window. Three months to go ā this time, no excuses.
Having lived here 20+ years, friendly neighbours always say hello. I work at the local preschool and often bump into past and present families. The kids I met when I started are already old enough to bring their own kids to the preschool. Yikes ā Iāve been around forever!
Thanks for stopping by! Itās been fun sharing some of the unique things about where I live ā and why I think itās one of the best suburbs near Sydney. Not that Iām biased or anythingā¦ ha!
Linking up with Adrienne, Dara, Jen, Joanne, and Sarah
Sounds like a great place to live with so much to offer in your suburb and so close to Sydney. Those trees are beautiful! Hope it has been a great day for you.
I love where you live! Beach, good food, walkable areas, and such green flowering things. Love!
Okay, now I want to remind you to go visit the park because you know I love pictures of flowering trees!!! Hahahaha! Your suburb sounds really great!
Oh I’d love to live near the sea, it’s my dream. But at the moment I’m happy with my suburb, it’s not perfect by any means but we do have some fab places to go….I think food is important too š
It sounds like you live in such a great place, being close to the beach and a big city. I love the sound of all the places to eat and that it is so multicultural where you live. x
It sounds like an ideal spot to live with so much diversity and near the beach. I love old tree lined streets; it seems so friendly and welcoming. The food choices in your neighborhood means I’d never get bored eating out. I’ve always wanted to visit your country – what a great place to live! #MMBC
What a wonderful place to live! Love the multiculturism! You are so lucky with all of the food choices too- yum!
I would love to visit. All the food looks delicious.
That sounds like such a wonderful and delicious place to live!
Sounds like a great location to me!
I love that you get a mix of small neighbourhood and big city, I kind of feel the same way. And you know I love the sound of all of the food options!!
Oh, it sounds a dream there, Ruth! You live in such a beautiful place.
I would love to be near the beach, but I must admit I do love the countryside. There are only four houses where we are, and we are scattered at that!
Now I’m off to stick my head in the fridge, because your food pics have made me feel hungry! Haha. xx
How fun to get a glimpse into your world! So much to love! I loved reading about different places in the world! Visiting via #MMBC