annandale sydney

Annandale is a charming inner-west suburb in Sydney that offers family-friendly suburbia on the CBD’s doorstep. Just five kilometres and a 12-minute drive away from the city centre, Annandale is close enough to the action, yet far enough away to provide a welcome respite.

Annandale’s main strip along Johnston Street is lined with historic heritage buildings that date back to the 1800s. It emanates a western European village atmosphere, but you’d be remiss to confuse it with a sleepy old hamlet. Annandale was once the heart of Sydney’s indie-rock scene and today hosts an array of bars, boutiques, restaurants, pubs, and a lively cafe culture that’ll have you on a first-name basis with baristas. Renowned family businesses such as Cornersmith are the cornerstones of Annandale for locals and visitors alike.

Annandale’s residential streetscape is defined by its distinctly wide, leafy streets and family-friendly appeal. Pockets of parkland complement family homes ranging from century-old mansions to new apartment complexes. Terrace homes and charming Victorian cottages are interspersed throughout, speaking to Annandale’s closeness to its inner-city counterparts.

Buses are the primary means of public transport, with the nearest train station being Stanmore or the Rozelle Bay light rail stop in the suburb’s north. Annandale’s upbeat neighbours of Glebe, Lilyfield, Leichhardt and Camperdown are all walkable or reachable via bus or car.

For those seeking a work-life separation, Annandale is the place to be.