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Hunters Hill has some of the most beautiful property in Sydney. Big homes with stunning outlooks along the peninsula. Transport to the city is great via the ferry, and there are some beautiful waterfront parks accessible to the public. Despite this, I didn't enjoy the 2 years I lived there as much as other suburbs. The residents tend to hide behind high walls, and there is little community engagement or feeling.

Fantastic location - 10 mins drive to the city, but quiet and leafy surrounds. Beautiful parks and harbour foreshore, and a great shopping centre attracting people from the surrounding suburbs. Bus service is great, though on weekends a little sporadic. The local primary schools are both excellent. The only downside I found living in Northbridge was a very staid, conservative population with mainly retirees. This reflected in the eating and community options available in the suburb.

Great lifestyle suburb. Beautiful parks and beaches, and top quality eating out. I've enjoyed nothing better than strolling to the ferry in the morning and catching a leisurely ferry across the harbour to the CBD. Downsides? .... the central areas can be unsavoury at night, and although I lived in a quiet bay away from the centre - I still had 3 break-ins in 2 years. Traffic and parking on weekends is also impossible...but thankfully the lifestyle is so good you rarely have to leave!

Fantastic lifestyle suburb, close to great shopping, eating and parkland/sporting facilities. If you love getting out and about, then Wembley provides all the options within reach. Great primary school and local parks. Only downside is that it is a drive thru suburb for many (making it busy), a car is still needed to get to most of the local options, and local eateries are expensive for the quality of food.

I've lived in Coogee for about 6 months, having lived in some great suburbs (Wembley, Manly NSW, Hunters Hill NSW) - and it takes the lifestyle award. On our second day our neighbour passed 2 live crayfish over the fence, we went for a run and jump off the wharf the following day and almost landed on a great big seal. 8km square of parkland on the beach, and a pleasant 30 minute coastal cycle to Fremantle. Traffic to the city is generally good - about 25 to 30 minutes, and the local primary school is excellent. The only opportunity is eating out and shopping, this should improve with major facilities planned in the Port Coogee marina by 2014.

Very quiet, with a great run into the sydney - avoiding the major traffic congestion. Friendly neighbourhoods. 2 of the best public schools in the state - french teachers in all the primary school classes, and a high school ranking at the top of the list. Beautiful open space - both council parks and national parks. Only areas of opportunity are eating out and transport.