Hi Phil
I hope your search is going well
I guess it depends on your budget and how far you want to be from the city
Macquarie Pk is well serviced from Chatswood on the North shore but that is pretty pricey also anywhere on coast Dee Why Freshwater Narrabeen expect to pay $400 upwards for an apartment.Your trip from the coast therefore would involve a bus to Chatswood and then train
Public Transport is not great here so even though it looks close could take you an hour or so
I suggest Epping Ryde Parramatta The Hills District or Chatswood
If you could find somewhere in Chatswood you would be on a direct line to Mc Park and the city and not too fat from beaches
Take a look at
www.domain.com.au
www.realestate.com.au
www.northshoretimes.com.au
Let me know how you are going!!!!