Best Sydney suburbs for downsizers

Low-maintenance living close to shops, transport and services — ranked for downsizers and anyone after a walkable, connected unit. Adjust to taste.

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    Top matches in Sydney

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    1. 1

      Wollstonecraft

      NSW 2065 · 8,115 residents

      Strong on: Walkability, Public transport

      $1.05M median unit 93/100 safety very walkable96/100 transport14 min to CBD
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      97
      match
    2. 2

      Waverton

      NSW 2060 · 2,981 residents

      Strong on: Public transport, Walkability

      $1.15M median unit 90/100 safety very walkable97/100 transport12 min to CBD
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      95
      match
    3. 3

      Milsons Point

      NSW 2061 · 2,529 residents

      Strong on: Public transport, Walkability

      $2.33M median unit 87/100 safety very walkable96/100 transport9 min to CBD
      A+
      94
      match
    4. 4

      North Sydney

      NSW 2060 · 8,964 residents

      Strong on: Close to the city, Walkability

      $825K median unit 80/100 safety very walkable95/100 transport9% above-peer schools8 min to CBD
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      88
      match
    5. 5

      Epping

      NSW 2121 · 29,551 residents

      Strong on: Public transport, Walkability

      $779K median unit 87/100 safety very walkable95/100 transport50% above-peer schools25 min to CBD
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      87
      match
    6. 6

      Millers Point

      NSW 2000 · 1,735 residents

      Strong on: Close to the city, Walkability

      $2.2M median unit 77/100 safety very walkable96/100 transport6 min to CBD
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      87
      match
    7. 7

      Neutral Bay

      NSW 2089 · 10,090 residents

      Strong on: Walkability, Close to the city

      $1.1M median unit 85/100 safety very walkable94/100 transport50% above-peer schools11 min to CBD
      A+
      86
      match
    8. 8

      Waitara

      NSW 2077 · 7,837 residents

      Strong on: Public transport, Walkability

      $700K median unit 88/100 safety very walkable96/100 transport50% above-peer schools34 min to CBD
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      86
      match
    9. 9

      St Leonards

      NSW 2065 · 7,212 residents

      Strong on: Public transport, Walkability

      $1.22M median unit 78/100 safety very walkable95/100 transport0% above-peer schools14 min to CBD
      A+
      85
      match
    10. 10

      Cremorne

      NSW 2090 · 11,263 residents

      Strong on: Close to the city, Safety

      $1.25M median unit 90/100 safety very walkable94/100 transport0% above-peer schools13 min to CBD
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      84
      match
    11. 11

      Eastwood

      NSW 2122 · 18,695 residents

      Strong on: Public transport, Walkability

      $650K median unit 85/100 safety very walkable94/100 transport80% above-peer schools26 min to CBD
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      83
      match
    12. 12

      Warrawee

      NSW 2074 · 3,170 residents

      Strong on: Public transport, Safety

      $820K median unit 89/100 safety very walkable97/100 transport28 min to CBD
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      83
      match
    13. 13

      Petersham

      NSW 2049 · 8,200 residents

      Strong on: Walkability, Public transport

      $799K median unit 79/100 safety very walkable94/100 transport33% above-peer schools15 min to CBD
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      83
      match
    14. 14

      Kensington

      NSW 2033 · 11,927 residents

      Strong on: Public transport, Close to the city

      $926K median unit 79/100 safety very walkable95/100 transport50% above-peer schools14 min to CBD
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      83
      match
    15. 15

      Summer Hill

      NSW 2130 · 7,288 residents

      Strong on: Public transport, Walkability

      $900K median unit 84/100 safety very walkable94/100 transport19 min to CBD
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      82
      match
    16. 16

      Fairlight

      NSW 2094 · 6,141 residents

      Strong on: Safety, Public transport

      $1.27M median unit 93/100 safety very walkable94/100 transport24 min to CBD
      A+
      82
      match
    17. 17

      Ashfield

      NSW 2131 · 23,012 residents

      Strong on: Public transport, Walkability

      $800K median unit 80/100 safety very walkable94/100 transport60% above-peer schools18 min to CBD
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      82
      match
    18. 18

      Wolli Creek

      NSW 2205 · 10,654 residents

      Strong on: Public transport, Walkability

      $850K median unit 78/100 safety very walkable98/100 transport22 min to CBD
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      82
      match
    19. 19

      Randwick

      NSW 2031 · 28,943 residents

      Strong on: Public transport, Walkability

      $1.07M median unit 80/100 safety very walkable94/100 transport33% above-peer schools17 min to CBD
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      82
      match
    20. 20

      Beecroft

      NSW 2119 · 10,291 residents

      Strong on: Safety, Public transport

      $1.11M median unit 94/100 safety very walkable95/100 transport100% above-peer schools26 min to CBD
      A+
      82
      match

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