Swift paw

Quiet, natural. Bus to the CBD is becoming VERY overcrowded. This place is a small pocket of peace between Epping and Chatswood that is gradually becoming overdeveloped. Not in a traditional sense, as there is still plenty of space, but in that there are fast becoming way too many people for the transport services to cope with.

Major pluses to moving here:
Very quiet and peaceful area - no crime, no out of control parties.
Large playground and open space for children on Mindarie street - great for families in the area.
Tenants in the more modern apartments are mostly working professionals - They are quiet and respectful of neighbors.
Plenty of street parking along the streets lining the apartment complexes - Good for long term visitors.

Cons of living here:
Getting onto a CBD bound bus in the morning is a painful experience - If you get on very early in the route, you can nab a seat. If you get on at the Lane Cove interchange you will be waiting and watching a few buses fly right past you simply because they are too full to allow any more people on. Then you do finally get a bus, you will be packed on like a sardine for the next 20 minutes, pressed up against 50 or so other standing people. Same experience for the bus ride home. I personally walk further to get on a stop that's close to the start of the route exiting the city to avoid this. If you are an introvert you will find this an extremely stressful experience.

Some of the newer apartments are starting to show age already (think Opal tower, Mascot apartments etc.) - mold, cracks, plumbing issues, waste disposal problems etc. Not a massive deal if just renting but I would never purchase these apartments that have seemingly popped up like weeds overnight. A good long term investment they would not make. Keep an eye out.

Good and bad:
Rent's Cheap - Good for a renter, bad for a landlord. There's thousands of apartments here and you're competing to rent them out. The price is a race to the bottom.