Neutral Bay: A Sydney Suburb Guide
Neutral Bay is a harbourside, affluent suburb with high-quality and convenient local amenities.
Influenced by aspects of Japanese culture, especially food, it is home to many authentic and highly rated Japanese restaurants.
Neutral Bay Postcode
The postcode for Neutral Bay is 2089
Local Amenities
The extent of local amenities is extensive, including cafes, health and fitness centres, beauticians, pubs, restaurants, parks, sports fields and beaches close by.
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Schools in Neutral Bay
Neutral Bay Public School is in the top 1%. The nearby public high schools, North Sydney Girls High School and North Sydney Boys High School are also both in the top 1% of NSW schools. Therefore, it’s an extremely good schooling district for families.
Cafes in Neutral Bay
57 Coffee Bar
Neutral Bay is home to 57 Coffee Bar, famous for it’s delicious and beautifully presented food as well as affordability and excellent service.
Locals highly recommend the house-blend coffee and the chicken avocado sandwiches, club wraps and cake treats are high in demand and quick to be finished every day.
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Maisy’s Cafe
Tastebuds can be immersed in the delicious foods provided by the locals-recommended -Maisy’s Cafe. Open 24-7, the chicken risotto and affogato are unmissable.
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Restaurants in Neutral Bay
Izakaya Samurai
Immerse yourself within the Japanese culture and influence present in Neutral Bay and treat the taste buds with high quality, fresh food and great service.
Serving authentic Japanese cuisine of sushi, dumplings and noodles, this place is a hit amongst locals and visitors alike.
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Thelma and Louise
This iconic restaurant is located right next to Neutral Harbour with beautiful waterfront views. The gorgeous location coupled with the highly-rated meals made with fresh, home-grown ingredients creates an enticing atmosphere.
Be sure not to miss out on the highly recommended lamb mince or the ricotta crepes on your next visit!
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Parks and Activities
Forsyth Park
Forsyth Park is situated less than 500 metres away, catering to locals and visitor’s needs through its sports fields, playgrounds, gardens and walking trails.
The bushland reserve park also contains an abundance of Jacaranda Trees, creating a picturesque view, not so common in Australia.
Anderson Park
Neutral Bay’s highly rated Anderson Park is recommended by locals and visitors as a perfect lunchtime hideaway from the busy city.
The park is pet-friendly, has views of Neutral Harbour and is known as a friendly park where picnic baskets are constantly taken to.
In addition, the park has a restroom, shower and drinking fountain facilities as well as playgrounds and benches.
Neutral Bay Club
The Neutral Bay Club is home to a wide range of inviting to-dos for locals and visitors with sporting activities such as tennis courts and bowling and popular bars and bistros.
If you’re looking for function rooms, private areas and marquees to host an event: the club is the perfect place with a fun and comfortable atmosphere.
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Taronga Zoo
Neutral Bay is only an 8-minute drive away from the world-famous Taronga zoo! Enjoy taking the whole family out for a day of learning, adventure and fun!
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Neutral Bay Property Stats
- Median house price sold in the last 12 months is $2.2M, while the rent for houses is a median of $995 per week.
- Median unit price sold in the last 12 months is $925k, with a median rent for units of $595 per week.
- Majority occupancy of Neutral Bay are renters.
- Childless couples make up the majority of the household structure of Neutral Bay’s population.
- The population is approximately a little over 10,000 people.
- The suburb is located approximately 3km away from Sydney CBD
Have you read our guide on the bordering suburb of Cremorne? Alternatively take a look at the list of suburb guides available on our blog.
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