Gladesville, Sydney

This is a family type suburb on the Parramatta River. It's biggest claim to fame is that one of Australia's best poets, Banjo Paterson, lived here as a kid/teenager. While Gladesville is located on the harbour, it has no bells and whistles. Instead, it is quite down to Earth, meaning it is more affordable than some other suburbs in the same area, but only just. The main road is a little off putting because it is noisey, but the residential streets are fine. (More information below... )

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Rent $$$:	2 bdrm apartment: $250 - $430 per week
	Banjo Paterson Cottage and Restaurant - end of Punt Rd. Ph: 9816-3611
Location:	Harbour, River, 5-10km from city centre
	period brick homes, apartments
Would Suit:	Families
	Usually fine but can be hard on Victoria Rd
Vibe:	9 - 5, baking cakes with the kids
	If this place were a shoe, it would be a Nine West

There is a combination of apartments, newer homes and period brick homes on larger blocks. Gladesville is fairly multicultural with some good food shops. The main shopping strip is on Victoria Rd offering a good range of Indian,Thai and Italian eateries. But on the down side, the traffic noise on Victoria Rd can be way too much sometimes.

Being a family suburb, there is a good choice of schools.

Public transport is good with both buses and a ferry service. Parking is fine. The vibe: 9 - 5. Shoe equivalent: runners. Would suit: families, older singles. Location: 5 - 10 km from city centre. Postcode: 2111. Distance: 9.5km from city centre. Direction: North west.

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