A secret gem in the middle of the lower north shore, Naremburn is nestled between Willoughby and Crows Nest. It is one of the oldest North Shore suburbs and is an urban conservation area with a lovely mix of character Federation cottages and low-rise apartments. There is a small shopping strip on Willoughby Road that services the young families and professionals who live here. It’s leafy and quiet but only six kilometres north of the CBD.

Restaurants and cafes

Naremburn has a selection of cafes on Willoughby Road, including the health focussed Sprouts Wholefoods, the charming Forsyth Cafe, delicious pastries from the Delica Patisserie and the bright outdoor setting of Olde Fashioned Fish and Chips.

Transport

Both the Warringah Freeway and Gore Hill Freeway go through Naremburn. Express buses from Willoughby Road go to the CBD, Chatswood, Crows Nest, North Sydney and Balmoral. Nearby St Leonards Station gets you to the city less than 30 minutes, or it’s about 12 minutes by car.

Schools

Naremburn is within easy reach of North Sydney Boys and North Sydney Girls, Wenona, Marist Brothers College and Shore School.

Parks & recreation

Leafy Naremburn Park is a great place for a picnic with tables and chairs, barbecue facilities, and a playground. There is an off leash dog area and the park is part of the Wilksch Walk from St Leonards Station to Tunks Park. In Flat Rock Gully is the historic Henry Lawson Cave, the venue for regular poetry readings. Other recreation options are the Dawson and Market Street Reserve playground and the tennis courts at the Talus Street Reserve.