MrFoodLuv

What can I say about this place? Other than it is the reason I fell in love with Australia and never want to live anywhere else again.

Coogee is awesome in every way. Whilst Sydney does have a tendency to be a little on the pretentious side in general this most definitely does not apply to Coogee or 'The Coog' as I refer to it. If friendly locals, beautiful scenery, beautiful people, a relaxed vibe, whilst being close to the city and buzz is your thing, then this place is unbeatable.

I also love neighbouring Bronte and Clovelly, but compared to Coogee which as my title says "I love love love" there really is no comparison.

Buy here, rent here or just visit here. You wont regret it :)

I am amazed Alexandria is as affordable as it is, in any other major city around the world a location like this SO close to the CBD with excellent transport would be considered a prime suburb and have the price tag to match and for this reason alone Alexandria has to be considered a hidden gem.

Other than its relative affordability to trendy neighbouring suburbs Erskineville, Surry Hills as well as the City itself, it has come a very long way in its gentrification and has that great urban feel of a previously industrial suburb come good.

Personally I've lived at the top end of the suburb near the technology park for about three years now, and love the fact that its only a 2 min walk to a main train station which in itself is only one stop from central station. Better still if its a nice day then its really not even that far to walk to the city.