Walking the quiet, leafy streets, it’s hard to believe the tranquil harbourside suburb of Wollstonecraft is only four train stops from the CBD. Wollstonecraft is in high demand from educated professionals, who seek out stylish apartments and townhouses overlooking verdant bushland and parks, filled with birdlife. It’s a place that doesn’t attract too many visitors, so the locals have its charms all to themselves. No noisy pubs or clubs, and no tourists means serene nights and sweet dreams for its lucky residents.

Restaurants and cafes

The Wollstonecraft Cafe sits amid the local village shopping strip on Shirley Road. The lively centres of Crows Nest, St Leonards and North Sydney are only moments away for when you need to change the pace. Crows Nest offers dozens of eateries with cuisines to suit every taste and budget, including hipster hangout, The Stoned Crow, the recently revamped Crows Nest Hotel and the stunning French cuisine of La Grillade.

Transport

Wollstonecraft train station is just minutes for the city centre and North Sydney. Busy city workers can be home among the birds and gum trees in 15 minutes and enjoy a range of bus services. Chatswood Shopping Centre is also a short drive away.

Schools

Many of Sydney’s best schools are walking distance from Wollstonecraft including Wenona, Monte Sant’ Angelo, North Sydney Boys, and the Marist College North Shore.

Parks & recreation

City-based nature lovers will find a lot to love in Wollstonecraft. From bushwalks and picnics at the gorgeous Berri Island Reserve, the Children’s Fantasy Garden at Brennan Park and watching the tawny frogmouths at Badangi Reserve, you’ll won’t be able to resist the serenity.