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Edgecliff NSW 2027

Edgecliff is a compact, well-connected Eastern Suburbs enclave known for convenience, city access and proximity to harbour and village amenities. It attracts professionals and downsizers with its high-density apartments, everyday shopping and quick train and bus links.

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Why families consider Edgecliff

Predominantly apartment living with a mix of young professionals, affluent households and downsizers; walkable, car-light lifestyle centred on the station, local shops and nearby Double Bay and Paddington dining and retail.

Amenities & services

  • Edgecliff Centre & Eastpoint Food Fair (supermarkets, services)
  • Kiaora Place/Double Bay retail and dining precinct (nearby)
  • Westfield Bondi Junction (major shopping centre nearby)
  • Edgecliff Medical Centre and local GPs/specialists
  • St Vincent's Hospital, Darlinghurst (approx 2km)
  • Cafes, restaurants and pubs in Double Bay, Woollahra and Paddington
  • Woollahra Library at Double Bay - 451 New South Head Rd, Double Bay
  • Paddington Library - 247 Oxford St, Paddington

Transport & connectivity

  • Edgecliff railway station (T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line)
  • Edgecliff Bus Interchange with frequent services to the CBD, Bondi Junction, Vaucluse and Watsons Bay
  • New South Head Road, Edgecliff Road and Ocean Street arterial access

Lifestyle & recreation

  • Trumper Park and Oval (sport, walking tracks)
  • Murray Rose (Redleaf) Pool and Double Bay Beach
  • Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (Darling Point)
  • Steyne Park foreshore and playground
  • Boutiques, galleries and pubs in nearby Paddington and Woollahra
  • Trumper Park
  • Cooper Park
  • Steyne Park, Double Bay
  • Blackburn Gardens
  • McKell Park, Darling Point
  • Yarranabbe Park

Education context

Multiple long day care and preschool options in Edgecliff, Double Bay and Paddington; infant places can have waitlists, with better availability for toddlers and preschoolers.

  • University of Sydney - Camperdown/Darlington campus (via train/bus)
  • UNSW Sydney - Kensington campus (via bus via Oxford St/Bondi Junction)
  • UTS - Ultimo campus (via train to Town Hall/Central)
  • University of Notre Dame Australia - Darlinghurst campus (near St Vincent's Hospital)