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Eastwood
4.4(25 reviews)

Eastwood, NSW 2122

4.4(25 reviews)

Suburb within the Ryde local government area, part of the Sydney (Greater) Region in New South Wales. Ranked 177th best suburb by locals.

Great for

  • Medical facilities
  • Pest-free
  • Childcare
  • Schools
  • Parks and recreation

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Reviews of Eastwood, NSW

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"Little gem"

Eastwood is a busy hub full of nice restaurants and shops in its "strip" but yet has wonderful leafy residential area. Great local public primary schools such as Deniston East and Eastwood Public and close to some of the top public high schools (James Ruse, Epping Boys and Cheltham Girls) around the area, not to mention Macquarie University. Not far from major shopping centres such as Macquarie and the newly redeveloped Top Ryde City as well as Chatswood. Fast train service can get you to Central in just over 20 mins at its best. Plenty of buses to connect you to the rest of Sydeny as well. I have lived here for 20 years and highly recommend this little gem of a place. Great community feel with mostly down to earth residents compare to the "snobs" of North Shore. The only problem is finding parking around the shopping area on a busy weekend.

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Teena Vaughan
McGrath Epping
3rd July 2024

"Eastwood is a dynamic and culturally diverse suburb"

Eastwood is a dynamic and culturally diverse suburb located in the northern part of Sydney. Known for its vibrant community, excellent amenities, and convenient location, Eastwood is an appealing choice for families, professionals, and students. Eastwood is situated approximately 17 kilometers northwest of Sydney's CBD. The suburb is well-connected to the city via major roads such as the A3 and Epping Road. Public transport options are abundant, with Eastwood Railway Station offering regular train services on the T9 Northern Line to the city and other parts of Sydney. The commute to the CBD by train typically takes around 30 minutes. Additionally, numerous bus routes run through Eastwood, providing easy access to surrounding suburbs and key destinations like Macquarie Park and Parramatta.
Eastwood is renowned for its high-quality educational institutions, making it an attractive suburb for families. Eastwood Public School is highly regarded for its strong academic performance and community involvement. For secondary education, Epping Boys High School are well-regarded public schools nearby. Eastwood boasts several parks and green spaces that enhance its appeal as a family-friendly suburb. The centrally located Eastwood Park is a popular destination, featuring sports fields, playgrounds, and picnic facilities. For those who enjoy nature walks, the nearby Brush Farm Park offers extensive walking trails, beautiful gardens, and historical sites, including the Brush Farm House. Meadowbank Park, situated along the Parramatta River, provides additional recreational facilities, including sports fields, walking paths, and BBQ areas. These parks offer residents ample opportunities for outdoor activities and relaxation. Eastwood is famous for its vibrant and diverse dining scene, particularly its Asian cuisine. The suburb's main shopping and dining precinct along Rowe Street is bustling with restaurants, cafes, and eateries offering a wide range of options. Local favorites include BBQ One, known for its delicious roast meats, and Zenya Noodle Bar, offering a variety of Japanese dishes. For Korean cuisine, Arisun Eastwood is a popular choice. The area also features numerous cafes and dessert shops, such as Taste of Shanghai and Passiontree Velvet, providing a range of sweet treats and beverages. Additionally, the Eastwood Night Markets, held on Saturday evenings, offer a variety of street food and artisanal products, creating a lively and festive atmosphere.
Eastwood, NSW 2122, is a vibrant and well-connected suburb that offers a perfect blend of residential comfort and urban convenience. Its proximity to Sydney's CBD, excellent schools, beautiful parks, and diverse dining options make it an ideal place for families, professionals, and students. Whether you are seeking a dynamic community with easy access to city amenities or a welcoming neighborhood with plenty of recreational opportunities, Eastwood provides an attractive and well-rounded living experience.

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"Good but"

Good and convenient but overly expensive and crowded compared with other suburbs. Parking is a nightmare sometimes.

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"Tranquil suburb"

The stand out feature of Eastwood is the tranquility, it's very quiet (with the exception of the freight trains that come across once in a while) and peaceful. The quality of the restaurant food is really great and they have multiple cafes which serve excellent coffee. There is a Korean side and Chinese side from my experience both which offer great food. Eastwood is quite leafy as well. In addition to this, there appears to be only a single apartment complex thats about 7 or 8 levels high. Surrounding apartments in the nearby area are at most 4 levels high (not including carpark). I believe this is something that isn't spoken about much but is great if you like a suburb with lots of trees and greenery.

Relatively safe compared to a majority of NSW suburbs. To be fair, I have visited Eastwood more than 100 times and have only seen a single event where a bloke was causing commotion calling others racist there. However, this one single incident could happen anywhere. I've been at night many times and within a 10 minute walk radius of the station i've seen mothers and/or fathers walking their young children.

Location is good as well, ~30 minutes from CBD by train but you have access to major shopping centres all of which are about 20 minutes drive away (Parramatta, Macquarie and Chatswood). I would not recommend it for young professionals who seek the fast lifestyle and amazing nightlife but that would be available at the CBD with a 30 minute uber ride :)

In terms of pricing, it does seem to have a bit of a premium price in you plan on purchasing a property here. The surrounding suburbs are a good percentage cheaper from my own research. However, rental pricing is decent.

Overall it's a really fantastic suburb.

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"Good and bad"

A friendly and safe suburb in a good location. The Shopping Centre and central area near the station needs to be updated.

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"Extremely Convenient"

Excellent place to hang out and eat. A convenient train station and bus station to travel around.

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"Eastwood is NUMBER #1 city in Sydney"

Best place for everyone to hang out and is very safe with large amount of buses and trains

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"Little Taiwan"

Eastwood is a lovely village 30 minutes northwest of the Sydney CBD. It has a very far east asian feel- loads of markets, friendly people, family owned businesses, traditional restaurants etc. The main mall area is bustling with life and has many community events like outdoor cinema and Taiwanese night markets. It has an incredible smell of bbq every night which envelopes the whole mall, wetting your appetite and inspires you to go do some shopping at the local butcher (well one of the MANY) to cook up a storm at home.

On the other side of the train line is the Korean side, which is also a marvel- playing host to numerous Korean restaurants, grocery stores and late night coffee shops. It has a bustling- family friendly night life that is inclusive and vibrant. The sort of night life you would find in Asia. Grab a matcha, or tuck into some late night Korean bbq, its the sort of late night culture that is void of the seediness that has destroyed the Sydney CBD.

Great for

  • Community/Eastern Influence
  • Vibrancy/Night Life
  • Family Business

Not great for

  • Racist bogans

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"Good suburb!"

Great for kids especially with the good schools nearby. just a train ride to the city.

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  • Schools
  • Shops

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"Great for families"

Great area, great people, very happy. Just renovated our home here and expect to be here for a long time.

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