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Glebe’s position so close to the city and harbour make it a winner. The light rail can take you into town in minutes or you can walk in around half an hour. Parts of Glebe are still being gentrified, this makes parts of it relatively affordable – a big plus in one of the most expensive cities in the world.

The walking area around Blackwattle bay is fantastic, I often run or go for a stroll taking in the harbour air and city views. Glebe is filled with lovely old Victorian terraces, giving it character and charm, the fish markets are a big attraction and are on their way to being redeveloped into something spectacular. Glebe Point Road is home to many cute restaurants with a huge variety to choose from, and most restaurants are quite affordable. Broadway shops are close by as are all the attractions of the city, just a few stops on the light rail or short cycle away.

Glebe does possess the burdens of Sydney inner-city life such as traffic congestion and public housing. Congestion is being addressed with Bridge Road having it's speed limit reduced to 40km/h and bike lanes added but the noise and pollution from traffic is still an issue. Public housing is also noticeable with a high rate of 19%. While most people living in government housing are just elderly or vulnerable people in need of a hand, there are some spooky characters too – this is reflected in Glebe’s relatively high crime rate. Dumping of rubbish and alleyways permanently littered with grubby bins are also a common site in Glebe. These negatives are characteristic of inner Sydney more broadly.

The majority of people in the Glebe are young professionals, young families, and students. Restaurants and parks buzz with youthfulness and life. The close proximity to the city cuts out the mind-numbing commute to the suburbs that many Sydneysiders endure. The future is bright for Glebe as this suburb right on the edge of Australia's leading city continues to gentrify and develop.