CHATSWOOD
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THE AREA
A melting pot of cultures, Chatswood has it all, from its thriving dining and shopping precinct to the quiet undertones of Australian suburbia. Although munching on dumplings whilst window shopping is the norm here, when you step away from the buzzy commercial district, you are rewarded with wide, leafy streets and hidden reserves.
Lifestyle
Chatswood’s true beauty lies in its diversity and ability to blend its buzzy commercial district along Victoria Avenue with family homes along the much quieter leafy streets.
Chatswood’s multiculturalism reflects in its mouth-watering dining options. Be it Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Italian or Mediterranean, duck over to the food court at the interchange, ‘The District’, for incredible food options. For those feeling adventurous, shop at one of the many Asian grocers and delicatessens for the ingredients to whip up your own masterpiece.
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Chatswood’s true beauty lies in its diversity and ability to blend its buzzy commercial district along Victoria Avenue with family homes along the much quieter leafy streets.
Chatswood’s multiculturalism reflects in its mouth-watering dining options. Be it Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Italian or Mediterranean, duck over to the food court at the interchange, ‘The District’, for incredible food options. For those feeling adventurous, shop at one of the many Asian grocers and delicatessens for the ingredients to whip up your own masterpiece.
Further down Victoria Avenue is The Concourse, a cultural hub which encompasses the library with a rooftop garden, a concert hall which is home to the Willoughby Symphony and Willoughby Choir. It is also home to Art Space, a professional art gallery showcasing curated exhibits.
One of Chatswood’s most popular pastimes is window shopping. The commercial retail precinct is bursting at the seams with two major shopping areas – Westfield Shopping Centre and Chatswood Chase – and off-street arcades and retail shops. Just when you thought the shopping centre couldn’t get any bigger, they found a way – in 2015, Westfield completed a $110 million development project bringing more fashion and dining options.
Major international brands have based their headquarters in one of the high-rise buildings around the transport interchange, playing their role in Chatswood reputation for being Sydney’s third largest CBD.
Step away from the commercial district and you are greeted by quiet suburbia, beautiful parks and bushland. These include the beloved rose garden in Beauchamp Park, walking tracks in Ferndale Park and the Fullers Park trail that winds into bordering Lane Cove National Park, which itself boasts an abundance of outdoor activities.
Neighbours
Chatswood is renowned for its multiculturalism, with a large percentage of locals coming from China, South Korea, Hong Kong, England or Taiwan.
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Chatswood is renowned for its multiculturalism, with a large percentage of locals coming from China, South Korea, Hong Kong, England or Taiwan.
The large public transport interchange services the wider community including commuters and students alike.
Families are attracted to the area for the great schools. In addition, a wide selection of retirement villages and nursing homes means that many mature-aged people like to call Chatswood home.
Area features
THE DISTRICT
Located at the transport interchange is the funky, mouth-watering hub, The District. Every eatery has a unique set up, the Hello Kitty Restaurant, the first of its kind in Australia, Tim Ho Wan and Petaling Street.
PEDESTRIAN MALL
The pedestrian mall linking the transport interchange with Victoria Avenue services 40,000 people daily. Buskers entertain the masses daily while the popular Chatswood Mall Market, held weekly on Thursday and Friday evenings, has stalls dishing up tantalising flavours from around the world or selling arts, crafts and fashion.
SHOP
Witchery, Zara, Seed, Apple, Coach, Calvin Klein and Herringbone are just some of the major brands located here – just one of the perks of having world-class shopping at your doorstep.
CULTURE
The Concourse includes a concert hall which is home to the Willoughby Symphony and Willoughby Choir, a library and Art Space that showcases curated art exhibitions.
NATIONAL PARK
Expansive walking tracks, camping, fishing, kayaking, picnic and barbeque facilities are minutes away in beautiful Lane Cove National Park, a natural retreat where you can truly escape the feeling of living in a big city.
