Newtown

Ah , either you love this area or you loathe it. If you're after some cheap housing, forget it. This is where grunge meets retro. People who either live in or frequent this area want to mix it up and become self confessed fashionistas. The personalities living in are diverse, from university students and professors to those receiving welfare payments. also attracts migrants and professionals.



Then again, you have one of Sydney's largest teaching hospitals, and The University of Sydney right on your doorstep.

The area is relatively safe, and there are an abundance of cafes, clothes shops and restaurants to name. King Street is busy, and seems to never end. The vibe of continues into Enmore, yet starts to fade in more industrialised St Peters.



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Housing wise, is mainly home to a number of cottages and terrace houses. More apartments are being constructed in the area, and there is also a trend towards warehouse conversions.



Postcode: 2042

Vibe: Grunge, colour, eat, shop and max out our credits cards in the process.



If is a food it would be: Pad Thai or a brunch dish.

If was a cartoon character it would be:Sylvester.



If was a shoe it would be:Converse.

Parking: Too hard, just forget it and take public transport. Even better, walk from Central train station.
Seriously, it's not that far for those of you who love to walk.



Transport:Refurbished train station. Hooray. More frequent train services are enjoyed on the T2 South Line. Otherwise the 422, 423, 426 & 428 bus services take you to the City. Bus route 370 takes you to Annandale and Coogee.



Direction: West (South West)

Distance from the CBD: 4km

Nearby areas: Enmore, St Peters, Stanmore, Petersham, Chippendale, Glebe and Ultimo. You can even count Rozelle and Annandale.



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