Inner West Sydney Suburb Reviews
Renowned for its trendy cafes and formerly-gritty and bohemian leanings, the Inner West of Sydney has undergone wave upon wave of gentrification to greatly ‘clean up’ both its streets and its image. In the present day, this is now a land of up-market terraces, nearly endless quality restaurants covering a huge range of cuisines, dog-friendly parks and convenient public transport connectivity.
Its close proximity to Sydney City makes it highly desirable for commuters and smaller families alike, and along with this desirability has come property prices which have soared. Pretty suburban parks and impressive examples of Victorian architecture abound in the Inner West, although streets are typically narrow and freestanding homes in most of its suburbs are limited to on-street parking.
Typically left-leaning, while it’s changed somewhat the Inner West is still something of a home for the arts, yoga, music and other artistic endeavours. Its array of pubs and breweries offer the prospect to enjoy some of Sydney’s best drops, while cultural diversity and dining is another of its strengths. Each suburb of the Inner West has a different demographic profile, with some hubs of Italian heritage and others dotting in elements of Portuguese, Greek, Vietnamese and more.
As with any region of Sydney, exactly where the ‘Inner West’ truly starts and ends is a matter of debate – the general consensus is Strathfield acting as the unofficial borderline.
Check out our Inner West Sydney suburbs reviews below for more information on each specific part of the Inner West.
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Newtown Suburb Review
Summary: Sydney’s current darling of upbeat nighttime entertainment, Newtown is a buzzing hub with massive variety in places to both drink and dine – both on the cheap and for those willing to indulge. It’s one of the last remaining bastions of alternative culture within close proximity to Sydney city, and while its popularity means it’s lost some of its original grit and prices are rising, it’s still an easy go-to recommendation for students and younger professionals who don’t need much peace and quiet to be happy. Read Review