Eastern Suburbs
Edgecliff
A small commercial-and-residential hub above Rushcutters Bay, with Edgecliff station the spine and the Edgecliff Centre shopping mall the social anchor. Mostly Art Deco apartments and a few Federation terraces. Suits singles, couples and downsizers wanting train-station living a few minutes from Bondi Junction and the CBD.
- To CBD
- ~8 min
- Schools profiled
- 3
- Pros / Cons
- 4 / 4
Connectivity
Getting around
- Railway
- Sydney Trains
Edgecliff station (T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra) in suburb. From Edgecliff: Martin Place 4 min, Wynyard 6 min, Town Hall 8 min, Bondi Junction 2 min.
Sydney Metro M1Martin Place station 4 min by train + 4 min walk via Edgecliff. From Martin Place: Barangaroo 1 min, Chatswood 8 min, Macquarie Park 13 min.
- Buses
Routes 324, 325, 326, M40 along New South Head Road. Town Hall 12 min, Bondi Junction 4 min.
- By car
- Motorway access
Cross City Tunnel via Edgecliff Road.
Drive times off-peakSydney CBD 8 min, North Sydney 13 min, Sydney Airport 16 min, Bondi Junction 3 min.
Local life
What's in Edgecliff
The shops, parks, pubs and landmarks that locals actually use.
parkSir David Martin Reserve
A popular park in Edgecliff (4.3★ · 12 reviews). 1C New Beach Road, Darling Point
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parkRushcutters Bay Park
A popular park in Edgecliff (4.5★ · 44 reviews). Waratah Street, Rushcutters Bay
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cafeLittle Fu
A popular cafe in Edgecliff (4.1★ · 162 reviews). 66 McLachlan Avenue, Darlinghurst
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cafeBar Latte
A popular cafe in Edgecliff (3.4★ · 59 reviews). 29/235 New South Head Road, Edgecliff
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cafeCali Press Double Bay
A popular cafe in Edgecliff (3.7★ · 144 reviews). Kiaora Place, Shop 14/451 New South Head Road, Double Bay
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restaurantChiswick Woollahra
A popular restaurant in Edgecliff (4.6★ · 1789 reviews). 65 Ocean Street, Woollahra
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restaurantFour in Hand Hotel
A popular restaurant in Edgecliff (4.1★ · 564 reviews). 105 Sutherland Street, Paddington
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restaurantLord Dudley Hotel
A popular restaurant in Edgecliff (4.2★ · 1124 reviews). 236 Jersey Road, Woollahra
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venueRoyal Hotel Paddington
A popular venue in Edgecliff (4.1★ · 777 reviews). 237 Glenmore Road, Paddington
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venueEat Thai Restaurant Sydney
A popular venue in Edgecliff (4.1★ · 391 reviews). 229 Glenmore Road, Paddington
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landmarkFiveways Paddington
A popular landmark in Edgecliff (4.5★ · 150 reviews). 239 Glenmore Road, Paddington
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landmarkRushcutters Bay Park
A popular landmark in Edgecliff (4.6★ · 2014 reviews). 2A New South Head Road, Edgecliff
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landmarkDominik Mersch Gallery
A popular landmark in Edgecliff (4.6★ · 39 reviews). Upstairs, 75 McLachlan Avenue, Rushcutters Bay
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landmarkYarranabbe Park
A popular landmark in Edgecliff (4.6★ · 709 reviews). New Beach Road, Darling Point
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landmarkChiswick Gardens
A popular landmark in Edgecliff (4.5★ · 45 reviews). 63 Ocean Street, Woollahra
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Education
Schools & tertiary
Primary: Double Bay Public; secondary: Rose Bay Secondary College.
Primary
- Double Bay Public SchoolPublic
Catchment primary in adjoining Double Bay
- Ascham SchoolPrivate
Independent girls' school in suburb
Secondary
- Rose Bay Secondary CollegePublic
Catchment public secondary
- Ascham SchoolPrivate
Independent girls' school in suburb
Real estate
Medians (2026)
Numbers coming soon. We're populating medians from Domain and CoreLogic — this section will fill in as the data lands.
The honest read
Pros & cons
What works
- Edgecliff station; 4 min to Martin Place
- Ascham girls' school in suburb
- Walking distance to Bondi Junction's Westfield and dining
- Rushcutters Bay Park on the doorstep
Watch outs
- Edgecliff Centre dated; redevelopment proposed
- New South Head Road traffic noise
- Limited heritage character compared to neighbours
- Premium pricing reflects strong train link
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