Stylish, quiet, ultra-convenient, and with views to die for, it’s no wonder the boutique suburb of Lavender Bay was awarded the title of Sydney’s Most Liveable Suburb in 2016. Young professionals working in the CBD and North Sydney seek out the character filled apartments of Lavender Bay that look on to Sydney Harbour and offer close proximity to the nightlife and employment hubs of the city and North Sydney.

Restaurants and cafes

The elegant harbourside restaurant, Sails on Lavender Bay, offers a fabulous fine dining experience. For trendier, more casual offerings, the villages of Kirribilli and McMahons Point are a short walk away as are the bars and nightlife of North Sydney.

Transport

Incredibly well located, from Lavender Bay you can walk to North Sydney or cycle to the CBD in less than 15 minutes. For longer trips, Milsons Point station is a short walk away. Sell the car, you won’t be needing it.

Schools

Lavender Bay is well located in regards to Sydney’s most prestigious schools, including St Aloysius, Loreto, Monte Sant’ Angelo, Shore School, North Sydney Boys and North Sydney Girls.

Parks & recreation

With its fabulous location right on the foreshore, restful walks and picnics at Bradfield Park will be enjoyed by lucky Lavender Bay residents. Wendy Whitley’s stunning secret garden is not so secret and is now open to the public. For more strenuous activities, North Sydney Olympic Swimming Pool and Luna Park are right around the corner. It’s certainly not cheap, but every New Year’s Eve, as you watch the fireworks from home, you’ll be glad you live in Lavender Bay.