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The railway line really does divide this quaint little suburb into two very disparate demographics. On the west side you have a menagerie of high and medium rise apartments with a very diverse residential cultural mix. Then you have the east side of the line which is predominantly a conservation zone, inhabited by an anglo majority.

The proximity to the CBD and the northern rail corridor is one of the greatest assets of the suburb, and the routing of the new Epping rail line via the North Shore line has provided increased train services to Artarmon. It would be rare to have to wait for more than 10 minutes for a train in peak hours, and more likely to be in the order of 5 minutes between services. Rental accomodation is reasonably priced considering the convenience of the location.

The housing in the conservation area was mostly built around 1930 in either Federation or Californian Bungalow styles. Most of the houses have been restored to a good standard and the streetscape makes for very delightful walks.

A dedicated bike path passes through Artarmon and provides a safe route all the way to the CBD, with detours to various parks and ovals along the way.