North Sydney Suburb Profile 

Situated on the north side of the bridge, living in North Sydney offers a unique blend of commercial hustle and peaceful, tree-lined residential streets. Renowned for its quiet weekends, living in North Sydney during the week brings the district alive, bustling with professionals and students from prestigious institutions. North Sydney is well-serviced by a network of trains, buses, and ferries, with streets heavily congested during commuter hours. 

Tall skyscrapers sit beside high-rise apartments boasting Sydney Harbour views. Heading further up Miller and Walker Streets, the towering buildings give way to beautiful Victorian-style houses, adding a residential charm to the area. North Sydney Oval, home to the North Sydney Bears Rugby team, and adjoining St Leonards Park are beloved green spaces. 

On weekends, locals gather at the cozy cafés along West and Miller Streets, relishing the calm before Monday morning crowds transform North Sydney back into a lively business district. 

Area Features

St Leonards Park

A beautiful green space that has a distinct Victorian landscape and mature fig trees, St Leonards Park also encompasses a large sports oval and facilities, an interactive playground, picnic facilities, Sydney Harbour lookout and The Greens, a renovated bowls club serving small dishes and sharing plates.

Schools

North Sydney has a profusion of prestigious schools that service the lower North Shore community. They include Sydney Church of England Grammar School (SHORE), Wenona School, Monte Sant’ Angelo Mercy College, North Sydney Boys High School and North Sydney Girls High School.

Location

A well-connected suburb, North Sydney has direct train and bus lines into the Sydney CBD and out along the Lower North Shore suburbs. Locals have easy access to Sydney Harbour Bridge so you can stretch your legs and walk (or cycle) into the city in under 30 minutes.