Telopea, NSW 2117

Having lived nearby previously and moving to Telopea around two years ago, I've witnessed the area's transformation firsthand. While there are still some rundown buildings near the post office, the overall improvement is striking. Telopea has evolved into a safe and charming community, particularly on the west side of the railway.

What I truly appreciate about Telopea are its parklands and bushwalking trails, perfect for unwinding and connecting with nature. The restaurants and cafes near the new light rail station offer exceptional food and service. The recent addition of an Asian grocery store, replacing the old IGA provides convenience for residents without cars, eliminating the need for trips to Carlingford.

One of the standout benefits is the accessibility to Parramatta. Currently, even before the completion of the light rail, residents can enjoy a seamless commute by riding along the designated bike path alongside the railway. In just 20 minutes, you can pedal your way to Parramatta, making commuting a breeze.

I have been living in Telopea since 2017. I met a few drunk people in the train station area or on Bus 545 before the construction. A little annoying but they are no harm. These days, more and more low income people moved out and I am looking forward to rebuild this area as council planned.
I never regret to live here. It is surrounded by so many private schools from very high end to the affordable range. The public school Cumberland High also got great HSC record recent years. North of Telopea even in the catchment area of Carlingford west primary school...
Life here is convenient. Tram construction seems as planned. We will have a cycle way soon!
Over all. It is much more than I expected. All my neighbors are so caring. It is good for bush walk. The best thing I like it is traffic. Kissing point is 10 times better than Penal Hill. Traffic to epping or eastwood during the morning rush-hour save me huge time compare with Carlingford. After we got tram, the traffic to the city will definitely within 50 min.

My partner and I are young professionals and have recently bought a property in Telopea. What a beautiful suburb it is. With all the light rail and other council projects under development in Telopea, I’m sure it will have everything by 2023 that it is lacking now. Very glad to buy a property here.

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My partner and I recently bought a place in Telopea - yes, the IGA side of the rail - and we have zero regrets on our purchase. We scored a great deal in a beautiful suburb, and we believe Telopea may be one of the last opportunities for us to get our foot in door for the now quite exclusive suburbs North of the Parramatta River.

Parramatta Council's priority renewal project, the Telopea Master Plan, is what prompted us to take the leap. With the new Light Rail works moving quickly, we can also see new developments here and there in our vicinity. Can't wait for the new retail outlets! You can search all this up quite easily on the Parramatta Council website.

The public housing complexes appear to be getting cleared out and/or rebuilt entirely. Most of the "problematic people" that some seem to complain about are just older alcoholics, but they mean no harm. Most of the little brats appear to be gone. There may be a few eyesores like graffiti here and there, but it is safe. It is also improving in general very quickly.

I have bumped into many older Asian ladies going for walks with their pets around the local park each night, and see many younger professional couples in the area in general. My partner and I are one of these couples.

The area is very green, with lots of old trees left alone to flourish over the decades. Telopea itself is quite hilly, and we have fantastic views over the entire Dundas Valley, all the way to Sydney Olympic Park and the Olympic Stadium, on one side, then views to Parramatta CBD on the other.

It is also super quiet on our street at night - I don't know what other streets are like, but probably the same.

We love our place, and growing to love this suburb more and more. We are excited for the future of Telopea, and stoked to now be a part of the growth and development.

We really hope this area attracts more younger professionals like us.

One side of Telopea is a very nice there are lots of nice families. The other side near the station and IGA has a LOT of housing commission there are always drunk and drug effected people hanging around the shops asking for money. I have been in the area for 3 years and plan to leave soon as I have a 12 month baby.