SYDNEY
CARLINGFORD
(25kms north west from Sydney CBD)
Carlingford is a large, multicultural, working-class suburb located in the geographical centre of Sydney. Sydney has the most expensive property prices in Australia and Carlingford, considering its proximity to major centres like Castle Hill and Parramatta, isn’t as expensive as the majority of the city. People can live in established houses with land, townhouses or apartments. Public transport is a train line, bus network and it is very close to several major roads. Carlingford is mostly working-class families and retirees of mixed nationalities.
Carlingford has one major shopping centre with plenty of parking and a broad range of shops. Located next door is another shopping centre of predominately Asian grocery stores, shops and restaurants. There are also many small retail stores in the streets. There are plenty of park lands and green corridors for outdoor activities and Carlingford is very pet-friendly with many residents having at least one pet.
There are some excellent schools in the area, one of which is James Ruse Agricultural College, which is Australia’s highest ranked school, and very close to The King’s School, the country’s most prestigious boys’ school.
School Name |
Gender Group |
Classes |
Public/ Private |
NAPLAN results |
James Ruse Agricultural College |
Co-ed |
Secondary |
Public |
Substantially Above |
The King’s School |
Boys |
K-12 |
Private |
Substantially Above |
AIS International School |
Co-ed |
K-12 |
Public |
Not accessed |
Carlingford High School |
Co-ed |
Secondary |
Public |
Above Average |
Carlingford Public School |
Co-ed |
Primary |
Public |
Substantially Above |
Carlingford West Public School |
Co-ed |
Primary |
Public |
Substantially Above |
Cumberland High School |
Co-ed |
Secondary |
Public |
Below Average |
Murray Farm Public School |
Co-ed |
Primary |
Public |
Substantially Above |
Roselea Public School |
Co-ed |
Primary |
Public |
Substantially Above |
St Gerard’s Catholic Primary School |
Co-ed |
Primary |
Private |
Substantially Above |
Overall, many people live in Carlingford because of the relatively affordable housing, the excellent schools, its geographical location and the multiculturalism.
WAHROONGA
(20kms north west of Sydney CBD)
Wahroonga is one of Sydney’s most beautiful suburbs, known as the ‘garden suburb’. Located in the North on the Pacific Highway, it contains large homes on big blocks with a notable price tag. The properties are established with manicured gardens, well-maintained streets, low crime rate and many old trees. It’s the place where moneyed families, retirees and executives live. Public transport is good with a train station on a major line and a major highway with regular buses. There is also one of Sydney’s best private hospitals located here.
There is a small, neat shopping district next to the train station that contains some boutique stores, hair dressers, supermarket and other small retail outlets. It is also a short drive to Hornsby, which has a very large shopping centre. Wahroonga has a beautiful park which is popular with locals and the tree-sheltered streets encourage walking.
The schools in the area are all excellent:
School Name |
Gender Group |
Classes |
Public/ Private |
NAPLAN results |
Wahroonga Public School |
Co-ed |
Primary |
Public |
Substantially Above |
Waitara Public School |
Co-ed |
Primary |
Public |
Substantially Above |
Abbotsleigh |
Girls |
K-12 |
Private |
Substantially Above |
Knox Grammar |
Boys |
K-12 |
Private |
Substantially Above |
Prouille Catholic Primary School |
Co-ed |
Primary |
Private |
Above Average |
Wahroonga Adventist Primary School |
Co-ed |
Primary |
Private |
Substantially Above |
St Lucy’s/St Edmund’s School for the Blind |
Co-ed |
K-12 |
Private |
Not accessed |
St Leo’s Catholic College |
Co-ed |
Secondary |
Private |
Above Average
|
If you can afford it, this is the suburb to live in. It has a safe, village feel and is an excellent place to raise a family.
CLOVELLY
(7kms east of Sydney CBD)
Clovelly is a little coastal suburb in the trendy Eastern Suburbs of Sydney, located between the famous suburbs of Bondi and Coogee, with a culture that is laid-back and welcoming. The properties are small and closely packed, from fully-detached, semi-detached and some apartments. Property prices are at the higher end but the rent makes the area more accessible. Public transport is adequate and one bus will get you to the city. The people who live in Clovelly are beach-types, families, couples and backpackers.
Outdoor activities are excellent with plenty of coast to explore. The small Clovelly beach has some gentle surf for swimming, good snorkelling and walking opportunities. There are four small shopping areas with independently owned food outlets and boutique shops. There are also lots of cafes and restaurants.
The schools in the area are:
School Name |
Gender Group |
Classes |
Public/ Private |
NAPLAN results |
St Anthony’s School |
Co-ed |
Primary |
Private |
Above Average |
Clovelly Public School |
Co-ed |
Primary |
Public |
Above Average |
This is the place to live if you like a laid-back beach culture of a coastal town.
Related articles
- Fabulous Finds from Sydney Indesign 2013 (bdcolourdesign.net.au)
- Travelling To Sydney Australia – Things To Know Beforehand (metrohotels.me)