Lower North Shore
Neutral Bay
A dense, harbourside apartment suburb that has long been popular with professionals working in the CBD. Mix of post-war flats, Art Deco buildings and luxury new-builds with harbour views. Active village strip on Military Road. Suits singles, couples, downsizers and expat professionals on assignment.
- To CBD
- ~14 min
- Schools profiled
- 6
- Pros / Cons
- 4 / 4
Connectivity
Getting around
- Railway
- Sydney Trains
No station in suburb; closest is North Sydney (T1) 8–12 min by bus or 12–15 min walk. From North Sydney: Wynyard 4 min, Town Hall 6 min, Central 10 min.
Sydney Metro M1Victoria Cross (North Sydney) station 8–12 min by bus or 12–15 min walk. From Victoria Cross: Martin Place 4 min, Barangaroo 2 min, Chatswood 7 min.
- Buses
Routes 244, 245, 247 along Military Road. North Sydney 5 min, Wynyard 14 min, Town Hall 16 min, Cremorne 4 min.
- Ferry
- Inner Harbour
Neutral Bay wharf (north end of Hayes Street) ferry to Circular Quay 9 min.
- By car
- Motorway access
Sydney Harbour Bridge/Tunnel via Military Road and Warringah Freeway.
Drive times off-peakSydney CBD 12 min, North Sydney 5 min, Chatswood 12 min, Macquarie Park 18 min, Sydney Airport 22 min, Manly 16 min.
Local life
What's in Neutral Bay
The shops, parks, pubs and landmarks that locals actually use.
parkAnderson Park
A popular park in Neutral Bay (4.3★ · 436 reviews). Clark Road, Neutral Bay
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cafeThelma & Louise
A popular cafe in Neutral Bay (4★ · 842 reviews). 1 Hayes Street, Neutral Bay
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cafeMy Little Cupcake
A popular cafe in Neutral Bay (4.5★ · 105 reviews). 62 Ben Boyd Road, Neutral Bay
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cafeMaisys - Restaurant & Cafe
A popular cafe in Neutral Bay (4.3★ · 872 reviews). shop 1/164 Military Road, Neutral Bay
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restaurantThe Neutral Bay Club
A popular restaurant in Neutral Bay (4.3★ · 161 reviews). 3 Westleigh Street, Neutral Bay
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restaurantFirehouse Hotel
A popular restaurant in Neutral Bay (4.1★ · 1534 reviews). 86 Walker Street, North Sydney
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restaurantThe Oaks
A popular restaurant in Neutral Bay (4.3★ · 4704 reviews). 118 Military Road, Neutral Bay
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venueSoCal Sydney
A popular venue in Neutral Bay (4.4★ · 1123 reviews). 1 Young Street, Neutral Bay
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venueFoys Kirribilli
A popular venue in Neutral Bay (4.3★ · 632 reviews). 76 McDougall Street, Kirribilli
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landmarkMay Gibbs' Nutcote
A popular landmark in Neutral Bay (4.8★ · 188 reviews). 5 Wallaringa Avenue, Neutral Bay
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landmarkIlbery Reserve
A popular landmark in Neutral Bay (4.2★ · 40 reviews). 22 Barry Street, Neutral Bay
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landmarkForsyth Park
A popular landmark in Neutral Bay (4.4★ · 312 reviews). 2 Montpelier Street, Neutral Bay
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landmarkWarringa Park
A popular landmark in Neutral Bay (4.5★ · 74 reviews). Kurraba Road, Neutral Bay
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landmarkNutcote. Street Art
A popular landmark in Neutral Bay (5★ · 1 reviews). 137 Military Road, Neutral Bay
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Education
Schools & tertiary
Primary: Neutral Bay Public. Secondary: Cammeraygal High.
Primary
Highly sought-after local primary
Adjacent catchment alternative
- Wenona SchoolPrivate
Independent non-denominational girls' school
Anglican boys' K-12 school
- Loreto KirribilliCatholic
Catholic girls' K-12 in nearby Kirribilli
Secondary
- Wenona SchoolPrivate
Independent non-denominational girls' school
Anglican boys' K-12 school
- Loreto KirribilliCatholic
Catholic girls' K-12 in nearby Kirribilli
- Cammeraygal High SchoolPublic
Comprehensive co-ed secondary in adjoining Crows Nest
Real estate
Medians (2026)
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The honest read
Pros & cons
What works
- Walk to North Sydney CBD or short ferry to Circular Quay
- Active Military Road dining strip
- Top selective and private schools within 2 km
- Strong rental yields for investors
Watch outs
- Almost entirely apartments — few houses
- Older flats often lack lifts and parking
- Premium prices for harbour-view units
- Military Road traffic at peak hours
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