Julie Byrne

We moved to Lugarno from the inner west when I was pregnant eight years ago, and I'm so glad we did. Set on a peninsula, the suburb is quiet, the neighbours friendly, the parks and river picturesque and there are plenty of cool cafes and little wine bars springing up so you don't need to wander for miles if you want great food or a drink. For all of the above, good schools and it's proximity to the CBD + three train stations nearby (Riverwood, Oatley, Mortdale) and then quick access onto the M5 motorway, I think property here is really undervalued even despite the recent boom. I think it's only a matter of time before it really takes off when sydneysiders discover they can get alot more for their money, it has great amenities and walkability and you aren't stuck in traffic all the time to get anywhere per the inner west and north side suburbs. A gem!