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"Peaceful town in beautiful location"
Leura is undoubtedly one of the nicest places in NSW. Living in a World Heritage National Park has huge advantages, as there are some of the country's best bushwalks right on hand. In South Leura particularly, the magnificent Jamison Valley is your backyard. It's like living on the north shore of Sydney only friendlier and much, much cheaper. You can stroll to fantastic coffee shops and restaurants while breathing crystal clear air. While there are lots of tourists on weekends, who would deny them the pleasure of sharing this wonderful place. I've lived here for years and now our well kept secret is out. Gorgeous traditional properties abound, which would cost you twice or three times as much in the better parts of Sydney. And now the highway is being upgraded and will soon be finished, the city is only one and a quarter hours away. And to top it off, there's a genuine sense of community, where your neighbours actually speak to you and invite you in.
Who lives here?
- Professionals
- Families with kids
- Retirees
looking forward to your review, specially on the North/South question.
I would really like to know about the differences between the north side and south side. The north side looks a bit more rural and scrubby (which I like), but am not sure a single woman should live there if it is not considered as safe or desirable. Is there a general crime problem in Leura?
I wasnt implying a crime problem ,more a noise /barking dog /inconsiderate neighbours problem. Yes there are some parts of North Leura further away from the highway that have a bush location and are probably quieter but the area I live in is nearer to the highway and for all intents and purposes might as well be suburbia anywhere .The amount of dogs in the neighbouring streets and the problems we have had with neighbours over the last 20 years making noise has put me off the area for life . Hope to be writing my own fuller review soon
Springside - you are right barking dogs and droppings all over the place. Lots of tourists visit the Spring and leave rubbish everywhere. Definitely changed and neighbours spy on each other so if you like to go swimming, cover up because there are quite a few Peeping Johns.
Im about to put my house up for sale and cant wait to leave the area 27 years of noise ,bad neighbours and strange religious sects.
I love the spring near the creek, as you can now see the ferns after council removed the blackberry. The new house being built on the Small Snake Creek has so many snakes. I counted six in my last visit to the Spring, including Tiger and Browns. Love that tourists using the spring will get to see the Mountains wildlife up close and personal if they are quiet. Lots of bird life too - Yet to see any yabbies in creek but there is a fair bit of rubbish.
It appears you are only referring to South Leura ,the north side is very different ,will be writing my own review of over 20 years living here soon,certainly very few friendly neighbours where I am -lots of inconsiderate ,noisy ones and plenty of barking dogs .