Best suburbs in Inner West Sydney

The inner west suburbs of Sydney provides investors and homebuyers with a lot of choice for growth, raising a family, or living in a vibrant area with tons of culture.

Here are some of the best inner west Sydney suburbs to consider for your next move or property acquisition.

1. Drummoyne

Residents of Drummoyne love the harbour views and easy ferry access. The area has tons of dining out options but could do with improvements in traffic. Shops and culture are considered average for Sydney areas. However, Birkenhead point is a haven by the bay for specialty shopping with plenty of brands, cafes, and restaurants to enjoy, and public transport is accessible via Victoria Road.

2. Five Dock

Five Dock does very well in a lot of areas that make an area desirable. Residents generally give above average scores for education, public transport, dining, and employment. There are plenty of parks and playgrounds for young families. There is aalso a goodselection of bars and great food.

3. Canada Bay Region

Canada Bay is 11 km west of the Sydney CBD and is home to more than 92,000 residents. The region scores highly in culture and has excellent employment prospects, dining out opportunities, and easy ferry access.

The City of Canada Bay Council prides itself on its commitment to providing healthy lifestyle opportunities. With over 150 parks and recreational facilities, playgrounds and open space areas it is certainly proving to be a highly desirable area for young families getting into the property market.

4. Pyrmont

Pyrmont is close by many public transport options, including buses, light rail, monorail, and ferry. Darling Harbour is not far away, but plenty of restaurants and cafes in the local area provide many dining out options and quick access to major hospitals and medical facilities.

5. Balmain

Dog owners will appreciate an abundance of off-leash parks, but there are also lots of choice green areas for families to enjoy. Many properties are available with magnificent views of Sydney Harbour, and residents can enjoy their time off at any one of the numerous alfresco cafes and restaurants.

6. Rozelle

Rozelle has excellent cafes and fantastic views of the water. At 4 km from the CBD, it’s close to the city, and you have your pick of pubs and eateries and lots of shopping opportunities. There are plenty of school options, it’s dog friendly, and the area is well known for having everything you need and more within walking distance.

7. Gladesville

A lack of a train station may be an issue for some residents, but there are bus and ferry stations nearby for those who need easy access to public transport. Lots of parks for families and the riverside walking track is a fantastic way to start your day. Education won’t be an issue with many public and private options available to families.

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