Our stunningly beautiful, rugged coastline is one of the best things about Sydney’s eastern beaches, but it has spelled doom for many ships and boats over the years. We uncover the fascinating stories of some of the eastern beaches’ shipwrecks. Hereward – wrecked in 1898 The wreck of the Scottish clipper, the Hereward, put Maroubra on the map. On 5 May 1898, the Hereward was…
Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs are home to a range of architecture in almost every style and era. But perhaps the most perennially popular style is Art Deco. We take a look at exactly what Art Deco is and where you can find it in Sydney’s Eastern Beaches and Eastern Suburbs. What is Art Deco? Art Deco emerged in Europe in the 1920s and took its name…
The eastern beaches of Sydney have been home to the Birrabirragal, Bidjigal, Gadigal and Muru-ora-dial people for thousands of years. The sandstone coastline provided natural shelter, there was plentiful fresh water, and the ocean was a rich source of food for the Aboriginal people who lived here before European settlement. Men speared fish, while women caught them with hooks and lines. They also gathered shellfish…
From the light rail to the Cross City tunnel, recent infrastructure building has reshaped the way we live in Sydney’s eastern suburbs. We look at recent projects and also at what’s planned over the next decade. 1. Light rail – and the potential extension In December 2019, the light rail opened to Randwick. Then, in April 2020, the CBD and South East Light Rail to…
Sydney and New South Wales have the largest number of ocean pools in Australia, offering the best of the sea without the wildness of the waves. From north to south, here are some of the eastern suburbs’ best ocean pools. Bondi Icebergs Pool 1 Notts Avenue, Bondi Beach Arguably Sydney’s best-known ocean pool, this 50-metre saltwater pool has become an icon of the eastern suburbs….
After a mixed 2022, we’re optimistic the next 12 months will be positive for property owners, especially here in Sydney’s East. We give our view on what’s likely to happen over 2023 when it comes to the local real estate market. 1. Interest rates will stop rising in 2023 (and may even start to fall) Sydney’s median property price fell -12.1% over 2022, according to…
During 2022 Sydney’s city-wide median property price fell -10.9% between the start of the year and 30 November, according to CoreLogic. However, in our area, the Eastern Beaches have held up well, with some suburbs and property types even posting gains. Rising interest rates and economic uncertainty defining factors Easily the main influence on Sydney’s property market this year has been rising interest rates. In…
One of the joys of living in Sydney’s east is the proximity to so many wonderful coastal spots. One spot well worth visiting is Bare Island. Just off the point at La Perouse, the island is home to a 19th-century fort with a fascinating history that stretches from a feared Russian invasion to a famous Tom Cruise chase scene. Bare Island’s early history Bare Island…
Recently released data from the latest 2021 Census reveals a lot about the demographics of our area, including who lives here, how they live, what they earn and how much they’re spending on their mortgage. Census data also gives an insight into how our local area compares to the state and national averages, as well as what trends have shaped the past five years. We…
Perched over the Pacific Ocean on the cliffs between Bronte and Clovelly, Waverley Cemetery is possibly Australia’s most picturesque graveyard. Since it opened almost 150 years ago, it has been a treasured place for the local community. We find out more about the rich history and significance of this tranquil place of remembrance. The history of Waverley Cemetery Waverley Cemetery sits on Bidjigal and Gadigal…
