jezzas

I lived in Chatswood for almost 30 years (and have recently left). There have been huge changes in both density and demographics in that time. While there are a lot more shops (which is good) the building of high rises everywhere means traffic is now unbearable. It takes me sometimes 50 minutes to drive from Chatswood to Lane Cove, it's that bad. And the standard of driving, well you really have to see it to believe it - despite the multitude of Mercs and BMW's these days. No wonder so many pedestrians get knocked over here.
Give it a miss. Unless you like crowds and pigeon crud everywhere.