Where to Find Australia’s Best Inner-City Bakeries By Katya Wachtel By Katya Wachtel By Matheus The dining room on the third floor of Mama Mulan – owner Kim Jin’s first Shandong-style restaurant in Sydney – has a style that hints at the cuisine that awaits French-style limewashed walls ceding the spotlight to soft Geometric light fixtures hang like antlers from the ceiling Classic Thonet chairs comfortably seat 250 diners before marble tables It’s big but not at the expense of cosiness Lobster comes with a mouth-numbing Sichuan peppercorn sauce while the plump sweetness of fresh mud crab finds a worthy companion in spring onion This dish is best enjoyed “typhoon style” – flash fried in fermented-bean sauce with spring onions and a liberal downpour of chilli and garlic Dumplings and noodles are all rolled and hand-pulled in-house mussels and calamari or with black-pepper Wagyu beef Classics like prawn pot stickers and steamed pork xiao long bao are available and crispy-duck pancakes are a Shandong staple Dessert is courtesy of Chris and Dylan Duong (no relation) of Duo Duo and could be something as interesting as panko-crumbed vanilla ice-cream with salted caramel-butterscotch popcorn The clever and reasonably priced wine list is broken into categories such as “aromatic and odoriferous” or the more subdued “light and elegant.” Expect the likes of marsanne-rousanne-viognier blend from Lark Hill in Canberra Pascal Reverdy sancerre from the Loire Valley and Didier Montchovet biodynamic coteaux Burgundy Phone: (02) 9157 1488 Website: mamamulan.com.au We do not seek or accept payment from the cafes bars and shops listed in the Directory – inclusion is at our discretion Venue profiles are written by independent freelancers paid by Broadsheet Charcoal Chicken and Rosewater Desserts: A Local’s Guide to Merrylands Where Chefs Eat: Peter Gilmore Really Knows Crows Nest Ex-Tradies Grill Hard-to-Find Mexican Street Snacks First Look: Berta’s Deli Knows “Everyone Loves a Sandwich” Leading Australian developer and builder, Coronation Property Group, has officially broken ground to mark the start of construction at its new $250 million mixed-use residential and commercial development at Chatswood Located at 57-61 Archer Street, close to the Chatswood Chase and Westfield Shopping Centres the 32-level development has been recognised as a State Significant Development (SSD) by the NSW Government’s Housing Delivery Authority (HDA) Designed by global architectecture firm Woods Bagot the project will also feature 2,500 sqm of retail and commercial space on the ground level with a restored heritage building repurposed for fine dining and a communal landscaped open space for residents The sod turn event was led by Coronation’s Head of Urban Transformations, Aras Labutis, and attended by Coronation’s Executive and Development Teams; Project Partners and consultants, Urban Taskforce CEO Tom Forrest and the Member for Willoughby and Shadow Minister for Small Business and Shadow Minister for Fair Trading Coronation’s Managing Director Joe Nahas said he was proud that the Chatswood project represented Coronation’s first move into Sydney’s bustling North Shore market "We’re excited to mark the start of works on our new mixed-use development in the heart of Chatswood,” Nahas said “The close proximity to two major shopping centres, health services, eateries, the Chatswood Concourse arts and entertainment venue, schools, and major transport hubs, will create a vibrant, accessible new community for those looking to move to the heart of the Chatswood CBD "Our apartments will also offer local essential health and retail workers the opportunity to live in a beautifully designed apartment close to where they work Nahas said Coronation is proud they are ‘on the ground’, continuing to deliver a solid pipeline of quality new apartments in activated, well-connected areas across Sydney Up to 400 jobs will be created through the life cycle of the development which is expected to be completed by Q1 2027 We're on a mission to radically improve the quality of Urban communities being developed across Australia We aim to showcase every development in Australia to help you find the perfect new home This result marks the highest (residential) sale in Chatswood for 2025 and the second-highest sale price ever recorded in the popular suburb on Sydney’s affluent Lower North Shore The stunning property was expertly marketed and sold by Nick Separovich and Nina Bell of Raine & Horne Lower North Shore whose dedication and expertise played a pivotal role in securing this historic result Arguably the finest property in Chatswood to come to market in recent times renovated Federation residence commands a prime position in the heart of Chatswood on Robinson Street According to Mr Separovich this property’s appeal to buyers is its quiet and private setting that is only a stone’s throw from Chatswood’s bustling retail centre “Sprawling over an impressive 1,394 sqm (approx.) level parcel of land with dual street access this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity offers an unparalleled blend of grandeur and contemporary elegance,” Mr Separovich said With a wide 22.86-metre street frontage and resort-inspired northerly gardens the expansive and exceptionally versatile floor plan easily adapts to the evolving needs of growing and extended families Blending timeless elegance with modern functionality is rich in decorative period detailing and sympathetically renovated with only the finest materials With soaring 3.3-metre ceilings throughout aspiring buyers were captivated by this rare home’s charm “Its contemporary design that is perfect for modern family living is boosted by a practical one level layout,” Mr Separovich said complete with a large entertainer’s kitchen family living and dining spaces and a teen’s retreat that opens onto an expansive sparkling pool and manicured gardens.” “This remarkable outcome underscores the growing appetite for exceptional properties in Chatswood with luxury buyers increasingly drawn to this area’s combination of exclusivity “This sale not only sets a new [street] record but also brings immense satisfaction to our clients For all your sales and property management services on Sydney’s Lower North Shore contact Raine & Horne Lower North Shore on 02 8318 7888 today [i] https://www.raineandhorne.com.au/lns/properties/21-robinson-street-chatswood-2067-new-south-wales In the seat of Bradfield in Sydney’s north one in three voters is of Chinese heritage Former Liberal turned independent Andy Yin is campaigning hard to win them over Bradfield in Sydney’s affluent north shore is shaping up as the scene of one of the federal election’s most fiercely fought teal v Liberal battles Nicolette Boele, a community independent is taking on the star Liberal candidate Gisele Kapterian It’s Boele’s second shot at winning the seat, having run against the Liberal MP, Paul Fletcher – who is now retiring – and reducing his margin to just 4.2%. In a contest this tight every vote matters. Read moreThat’s why the decision by another independent, Andy Yin, a former Liberal party insider to preference Boele ahead of Kapterian could be crucial One in three Bradfield voters are of Chinese heritage and Yin who describes himself as a “proud local Chinese Australian having identified the loss of Chinese votes as a key reason for the Coalition’s 2022 defeat Sign up for the Afternoon Update: Election 2025 email newsletter He was a mastermind of their Chinese social media campaigns for the 2019 election and opposing the Indigenous voice to parliament Now he’s using that knowledge against them Strategies include sharing celebrity endorsement videos on the Chinese-language social media platforms WeChat and RedNote buying ad banners on popular WeChat accounts and being interviewed by Chinese influencers Bradfield independent candidate Nicolette Boele (second from right) meets up with volunteers in Northbridge in March Photograph: Jessica Hromas/The Guardian“We’re very active on WeChat,” Yin says “WeChat has been a superb platform to me.” Following the news that the Liberal party had reached a preference deal with One Nation nationally Yin released a video on WeChat urging people not to vote for Peter Dutton mentioning Pauline Hanson’s history of opposing Asian migration in the 1990s Both Kapterian and Boele have also made efforts to reach out to the community of Chinese Australian voters, with Kapterian appearing in ads on WeChat and Boele promoting her policies on a Chinese-language website Corflutes for the Liberal candiate for Bradfield Photograph: Dan Himbrechts/AAPIn 2019 Yin looked after several Liberal candidates’ WeChat accounts Despite his efforts to win Chinese votes for the Liberals and donations to the party Yin found his loyalty was frequently questioned in the party room “There are people in there who believe that you still pose a threat to national security,” he says Sign up to Afternoon Update: Election 2025 Free daily newsletterOur Australian afternoon update breaks down the key election campaign stories of the day telling you what’s happening and why it matters Yin says some inside the party also questioned the source of his donations and family wealth He says his family work in small businesses while they also mobilised their friends to donate to the party “If you are so concerned about these donations Read moreThe New South Wales Hong Kong community held a community forum for Bradfield residents to meet the candidates Asked if he would help Bradfield’s Hong Kong-born voters voice their concerns about human rights in Hong Kong Yin says his focus would be on local issues – while prioritising Australia’s interest in foreign affairs “We need to take a very diplomatic approach and an approach that will allow Australia to maneuver around this very difficult global geopolitical environment,” Yin says and “to ensure that everyday Australians in this country are taken care of.” @media print{.css-1k371a6{position:absolute!important;}}@media print{.css-1k371a6{position:absolute!important;}}Sydney’s tallest residential building in Chatswood features exciting ambiguous designDesigned by Cox Richardson ​Metro Grand has reached its full habitable height at 240 metres above sea level..css-1beer3{text-align:center;-webkit-flex:0 0 auto;-ms-flex:0 0 auto;flex:0 0 auto;font-size:1.5rem;padding:8px;border-radius:50%;overflow:visible;color:rgba(0 0.54);-webkit-transition:background-color 150ms cubic-bezier(0.4 1) 0ms;transition:background-color 150ms cubic-bezier(0.4 1) 0ms;color:#1976d2;}.css-1beer3:hover{background-color:rgba(0 0.04);}@media (hover: none){.css-1beer3:hover{background-color:transparent;}}.css-1beer3:hover{background-color:rgba(25 0.04);}@media (hover: none){.css-1beer3:hover{background-color:transparent;}}.css-1beer3.Mui-disabled{background-color:transparent;color:rgba(0 1) 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240 metres above sea level making it the city’s highest residential building Despite crowning at only 46 stories compared to World Tower in the CBD the building is able to clinch the title because Chatswood is already 100 metres above sea level Taking into account the architectural ‘blade’ at the top of the building Metro Grand is part of a $500m trio of buildings that aim to fully integrate resort-style living in the heart of Chatswood. Metro View (31 storeys) and Metro Spire (42 stories) were completed in June, while Metro Grand is expected to be completed before the year ends. The three ‘shimmering’ apartment towers become increasingly transparent as they soar above the Chatswood Transport Interchange. Finely-detailed metallic grids and glass curtain walls give the facades a crystalline sheen, with feature blades folding at the top of each building creating distinct crowns. “The sleek metal and glass curtain walls emphasise the building’s height, while the exceptionally slender forms are achievable due to compact floor plates and shorter common corridors to increase sunlight penetration,” said Cox Richardson’s director, Nick Tyrrell, adding that this slenderness allows for more corner apartments, multiple views, cross ventilation and grid penetration. “The towers express symbolic connections to the north, south and west via the feature blade façade of each tower. These blades provide a city-scale signal or beacon expressing the broader rail network available to residents and the general public.” Apartments in the tower are defined by floor to ceiling glass, steel curtain walls and diadem, or blade crowns, giving residents unobstructed views east to Sydney Heads, south across the CBD, and north over Ku-ring-gai National Park, and allowing for maximum national light penetration. Each unit also features wintergardens for versatile living, creating fluid spaces that bring the outside in, or forming separate rooms when closed. Labelling the design as excitingly ‘ambiguous’, Tyrrell notes that a restrained elegance achieved by the enclosure of external balconies will improve the building’s amenity by controlling wind speeds on the balcony. The feature blade wall on each tower kicks out as a skirt to deal with down draughts on the street below. Aesthetically, these elements make it hard to tell if the building is commercial in function and genre. Designed to be a transport-oriented development, it is hoped that residents of the 553 apartments across the three Metro buildings will not need to use their car to get to work, meet friends, or do the shopping. Sign up to our newsletter for the latest industry news, products and inspiration. From the street, 40 Stanley Street in Chatswood, appears to be a grand abode. “Inspired by its grand 1903 foundations, Sherborne Cottage merges excellence in craft of the past and present in a magnificent statement of luxury,” the listing reads. The home was renovated in 2018. It has six bedrooms, with all but one on the first floor. The main bedroom is on the ground floor. The kitchen boasts luxe marble and a walk-in pantry, Gaggenau ovens, a Wolf cooktop, Sub Zero fridge and two dishwashers. There is also a temperature controlled 1000 bottle cellar. Outdoors, there is yet another luxury surprise. ‘Abandoned Mansion’ on Sydney’s waterfront sells for record price White Fox fashion moguls splash about $150m on five trophy homes Harvey Norman heir splashes $10.4m on a second coastal-chic Byron house Beside the secluded wraparound gardens on the 1244 sqm lot, is a swimming pool. But not just any pool, a 25m heated lap pool. It even has the lane tiling and speedo time clock. Sherborne Cottage is on the market with McGrath Lindfield. It is set to go to auction on April 16 with a price guide of $8.9 million. The property last exchanged hands in 2011 when it sold for $2.5 million. 3 Baths2 ParkingView listing 56 Johnson St, Chatswood NSW 20673 Beds2 Baths1 ParkingView listing The information on this website is intended to be of a general nature only and doesn't consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. where we are privileged to live and operate Council has been working to urgently address Sydney's housing crisis.  In the last two years we have created capacity for an additional 12,000 dwellings throughout Willoughby LGA This includes growth provided by Council's new Local Environmental Plan (6,500 dwellings) Applications with over 2,700 proposed dwellings in the Chatswood CBD are currently under assessment and further opportunities for housing are being actively pursued by Council.   This has been undertaken on the basis that the infrastructure promised by the NSW Government to support the growth will be delivered The decision not to proceed with the new school at the Chatswood Dive Site undermines years of strategic planning for Chatswood and its surrounds and removes a critical piece of infrastructure from this strategic growth hub.  The Chatswood Dive Site is one of very few parcels of government owned land that is well suited to providing supporting infrastructure in a high growth location There is ample land available for residential growth in Chatswood what's rare is land for community infrastructure to support new residents moving into the area The land should be used for a mix of community purposes to support growth not just education but also public recreation.  This community owned site is essential to supporting the current and future community which is already under pressure from growing enrolments and lack of open space.  and there is limited capacity at Chatswood Public Primary School planning and development of new educational facilities should already be underway to ensure they are available when new residents move in.  It is critical that the State government review its decision and outline its plan for supporting growth with infrastructure in Willoughby.   We are deeply disappointed to hear the government is backing out of its promise to deliver the critical infrastructure required in Chatswood The Chatswood Dive Site is one of very few parcels of government owned land well suited to providing supporting infrastructure in a high growth location what's rare is land for community infrastructure to support new residents moving into the area E: [email protected] Feature your press release on Medianet's News Hub every time you distribute with Medianet Pay per release or save with a subscription Central Element (CE) and its partners MaxCap Group and Growthbuilt have celebrated a significant milestone in the construction of Ethos Chatswood a $150 million luxury residential development in the heart of Sydney’s North Shore marking the completion of the building’s structure brings this highly anticipated project one step closer to welcoming its future residents underscoring the importance of this achievement The event highlighted the collaborative effort between the development partners and their commitment to delivering a high-quality residential offering Designed by acclaimed architecture firm SJB Ethos Chatswood is setting a new benchmark for refined living in the area The development offers a curated collection of ultra-luxury one- which have attracted significant buyer interest since its launch in 2022 A notable highlight was the record $7.2 million sale of a three-bedroom sub-penthouse demonstrating the project’s appeal to discerning buyers expressed pride in reaching this milestone stating: “This achievement not only signifies the strength of our collaboration with MaxCap and Growthbuilt but also underscores our commitment to delivering high-quality residences that will enhance Chatswood’s vibrant urban fabric.” Peter Sukkar of Growthbuilt echoed this sentiment stating: “Topping out is a testament to the hard work and expertise of our team and we remain committed to delivering an exceptional development that will stand as a beacon of modern luxury living in Chatswood.” Ethos Chatswood is one of five projects Central Element is set to complete across Sydney this year showcasing the developer’s active role in shaping the city’s residential landscape With construction progressing towards final fit-out the project remains on track for its scheduled completion in mid-2025 The development continues to generate strong interest from buyers seeking a sophisticated lifestyle in one of Sydney’s most dynamic and well-connected precincts it promises to be a standout addition to the area’s skyline and a testament to modern luxury living in Sydney’s North Shore You must be logged in to post a comment Construction industry ready as Queensland hospital expansion review concludes Boroondara opens nominations for 2025 Urban Design Awards Construction industry leaders to take part in 2025 Vinnies CEO Sleepout New leadership team appointed to overhaul QLD’s construction regulator Engineers Australia calls for target of 60,000 additional engineering graduates by 2035 Willmott Dixon selected to lead construction of Northern Roots Visitor Centre in Oldham New York state launches US$16.6m road resurfacing initiative on Long Island Foster + Partners unveils design for luxury green community on Laheq Island Victoria Tower Adelaide celebrates topping out milestone Plus Architecture secures DA approval for landmark build-to-rent project in West Melbourne Why concrete carbon sequestration could revolutionise the construction industry Adoption of AI in construction remains low with widespread concerns CFMEU investigation uncovers bad behaviour in building industry Sector hones in on sustainable building elements to meet efficiency standards Concrete surface treatments still improving after decades of innovation NSW 20674 2 3SoldSold for $9,300,000 on Apr 11 2025Once in a lifetime opportunityArguably the finest property in the area to come to market renovated Federation residence commands a prime position in the heart of Chatswood it enjoys a quiet and private setting a stone's throw from Chatswood's centre Sprawled on an impressive 1,394sqm (approx.) level parcel with dual street access it offers an unparalleled blend of grandeur and contemporary elegance With a wide 22.86m street frontage and resort-inspired northerly gardens covering 400sqm incl alfresco terrace (approx.) character features and an elegant renovation enjoy this home's charm and its contemporary design for modern family living complete with a large entertainer's kitchen family living and dining spaces and teen's retreat opening to an expansive This peaceful prestige haven rests just a short stroll from the vibrant Chatswood business and retail precincts bus and metro hubs and a choice of quality schools - Formal & Informal entries,Carrara marble steps 'Character features' incl marble & cast iron fireplaces - Wide hallway reception and a layout that offers flexibility for families kitchen and teen's retreat/media/billiard/gym low maintenance state-of-the-art kitchen with Stone Italiana waterfall edge 3m X 1.2m island bench - Suite of Miele appliances: 2 pyrolytic ovens - Heated 12m x 4m saltwater pool with waterfall and in-pool seating 3 x 1,000L dedicated inground rainwater tanks - Outside WC + external hot and cold shower - Elegant formal lounge with patterned ceiling and leadlight windows - Banquet-style formal dining room or potential 5th bedroom renovated ensuite and walk-in dressing room - Large main bathroom with Italian Bisazza glass mosaic feature - Spacious home office with custom joinery for two work-from home professionals - Bedrooms 2 and 4 with built-in floor to ceiling wardrobes - Bedroom 4 with potential for an adjacent bathroom (currently storage/wine cellar) ducted reverse cycle air conditioning/heating throughout - B2B alarm and B2B smoke detectors; security Aiphone talk & monitor doorbell multiple data points (incl to kitchen island bench) - Established gardens with manicured hedging and 2 x 1,700L rainwater tanks - Oversized Garage and Carport (space for 5 cars) - Rear pedestrian and vehicle driveway access from Septimus Street 85 Longueville RoadLane Cove, 206602 8318 7888 Raine & Horne Lower North Shore - Willoughby Office Terrace 3, 183 - 191 High StreetWilloughby, 206802 8318 7888 Raine & Horne Lower North Shore - Mosman Office 145 Middle Head RoadMosman, 208802 9960 3144 Raine & Horne Lower North Shore - Northbridge Office 140 Sailors Bay RoadNorthbridge, 20638318 7888 1) 0ms;font-size:1.5rem;}.mui-13xs5pt{width:100vw;max-width:100vw;margin-top:1px;}.mui-68tkgc{width:100vw;max-width:100vw;margin-top:1px;}.mui-1i0sejk{min-width:200px;border-radius:4px;}.mui-o2bopd{text-align:center;-webkit-flex:0 0 auto;-ms-flex:0 0 auto;flex:0 0 auto;font-size:1.5rem;padding:8px;border-radius:50%;overflow:visible;color:rgba(0 1) 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cubic-bezier(0.4 28,0.38);box-shadow:none;background-color:rgba(29 according to the Mecone planning report.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe new towers now filed with the NSW Planning Portal would replace two older one is 8-storeys taller than the other but otherwise are very similar\" data-mce-src=\"//images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/5cuBzfAGW4n7hdiBscVY9W/ad3e2ec190910ef457e01090b849547f/composite_image_800x600__33_.jpg\"\u003e\u003c/picture\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"opacity: 0.8;\" data-mce-style=\"opacity: 0.8;\"\u003e▲ Renders of the original plans (left) and the new scheme The new detailed design development was created by Turner Studio.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere is a communal space on level two as well as swimming pool barbecue area and green spine between the towers the CBD boundary is to be expanded to the north and would include the Bridgestone site.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeanwhile Billbergia successfully appealed the rejection of its \u003ca data-mce-href=\"https://www.theurbandeveloper.com/articles/billbergia-chatswood-mixed-use\" href=\"https://www.theurbandeveloper.com/articles/billbergia-chatswood-mixed-use\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003etwo-tower 28-storey development\u003c/a\u003e on the Pacific Highway which was filed in February of 2024 and launched in December.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd \u003ca data-mce-href=\"https://www.theurbandeveloper.com/articles/chatswood-sydney-tower-wins-lec-appeal-willow-capital\" href=\"https://www.theurbandeveloper.com/articles/chatswood-sydney-tower-wins-lec-appeal-willow-capital\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eWillow Capital had similar issues\u003c/a\u003e with its 26-storey slender tower scheme Lendlease’s third residential building in the Collins Wharf precinct of Victoria Harbour.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 28-storey building at 971 Collins Street in Melbourne’s Docklands will deliver 312 homes in a mix of one two and three-bedroom apartments as well as townhouses and penthouses.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccording to Lendlease the project has already secured more than 50 per cent in presales.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHickory is the construction contractor—it completed the precinct’s first development in 2019 and is also working on LendLease’s second tower Regatta.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Ancora Hickory is implementing several technical construction methods including various piling techniques and precast concrete solutions that enable a parallel-track construction program.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe building’s facade designed by architect Warren and Mahoney uses a three-stage design incorporating double-glazed glass and textured precast concrete with Reckli and brick finishes.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe structural design transitions from a solid podium base to lighter upper levels “reflecting a maritime theme” aligned with the Collins Wharf design objectives.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAncora will connect to the neighbouring Regatta development via a podium allowing resident access to shared amenities.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned as an all-electric building that includes electric vehicle infrastructure the development is targeting a 5 Star Green Star certification Completion is expected in 2027.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRegatta including build-to-rent and build-to-sell units.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eExtensive wharf works including remediation of pre-existing wharf piles installation of raker piles and construction of the extension to Australia Walk are also part of the project.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTechnical challenges include constructing on the finger wharf and co-ordinating extensive above-wharf road reserve and public parkland works.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Collins Wharf precinct will ultimately comprise six residential buildings of more than 1800 homes surrounded by over 5000sq m of parks and community space.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLendlease is developing the parkland concurrently with the residential components including the extension of Australian Walk that forms part of the City of Melbourne’s Greenline project.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLendlease executive director of development Adam Williams said Collins Wharf “is fast becoming a sought-after address .. which took just a handful of hours to emerge on Saturday night the Coalition’s failure to sway voters has come under intense scrutiny.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts lack of policies around property that resonated with voters has been a large part of that criticism.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmong those policies was a $5-billion infrastructure program to unlock up to 500,000 new homes was greeted with no small amount of scepticism.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Coalition also campaigned on its previously revealed plan to allow first home buyers to draw down on their superannuation giving access to up to $50,000 to help fund mortgage deposits.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile that proposal had won some support it got the thumbs down from many of Australia’s top economists who said the measure could prove highly inflationary among other issues.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSimilarly its plan to allow mortgage interest for first home buyers to be tax-deductible was roundly criticised for its likely inflationary and regressive effects.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt has also been pointed out that the Coalition’s rejection of the Green’s policies around housing supply affordable housing and help for renters did it no favours.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ALP went to the polls spruiking an extension of schemes introduced during its previous term including a $10-billion promise for its first-home buyers’ scheme to encourage 100,000 more homes.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt also had its Help to Buy shared equity scheme under which the Government pays up to 40 per cent of the house price to point to.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf it was these policies per se or the lack of detail and depth to the Coalition’s the nation's ready for the Albanese government to act.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is clear been endorsed to follow through on its policies and fix the crisis that is crippling the Australian property sector.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Urban Taskforce Australia chief executive\u0026nbsp;Tom\u0026nbsp;Forrest has pointed out it is time for the Federal Government to get back to work.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Housing affordability and housing supply featured large during the campaign,” Forrest said.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The key now is for the Government to strike while the iron’s hot.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“If legislation is needed to support the delivery of Labor’s $10-billion 100,000 new homes commitment—then pass it through the parliament now and get on with it.”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe states have made many changes to how they enable home development The Federal Government’s support of that is crucial to its success material supply assistance or any other factor that affects getting homes out of the ground.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis has been a pivotal election building on a previously rejected application.. Then Cities for Total Fan Immersion\",\"slug\":\"billionaire-arsenal-rams-denver-nuggets-sports-anchored-precincts\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-04-30T00:00+10:00\",\"tags\":[],\"summary\":\"Why your next home might be stadium-adjacent; sports are the hook Bridgestone Projects wants to build the 33-storey towers at Chatswood near the suburb’s landmark Westfield retail centre A similar proposal was refused by the Sydney North Planning Panel in September of 2024 due to “excess carparking” in the basement The new towers now filed with the NSW Planning Portal would replace two older three-storey apartment buildings and townhouses on the 2687sq m site at 44-52 Anderson Street The Make and Turner-designed scheme includes a two-storey podium and two residential towers comprising 123 apartments over eight levels of basement with parking for 296 cars The rejected application proposed 96 apartments and 159 parking spaces filed by the Chatswood-based Bridgestone There is a communal space on level two as well as swimming pool A through-site link between Anderson Street and the pedestrian extension of Cambridge Lane is also proposed The state significant development application is on exhibition until February 27 Meanwhile, also in Chatswood, Billbergia successfully appealed the rejection of its two-tower, 28-storey development on the Pacific Highway which was filed in February of 2024 and launched in December And Willow Capital had similar issues with its 26-storey slender tower scheme winning its appeal in May of last year in the NSW Land and Environment Court against the Willoughby City Council’s refusal Japanese retailer Muji – best known for its elevated yet minimal homeware clothing and stationery – is holding its first Muji Food Market in Sydney at its Chatswood store following two wildly successful pop-ups in Melbourne 02 Oct 2012 • 2m read • View Author Work-starts-on-$500m-triple-towers-in-Chatswood-Sy-1736089922.png Construction of Chatswood’s largest and tallest apartment complex, the Metro Residences designed by Cox Richardson, is now underway after being delayed by more than 12 months. Following a favourable finding by the Land & Environment Court, joint-venture development partners Galileo Group and ISPT have successfully resolved all matters, paving the way to start work on the three towers on the northern Sydney suburb’s skyline. The three apartment towers are designed to become increasingly transparent as they soar above the Chatswood Transport Interchange. Finely-detailed metallic grids and glass curtain walls give the façades a crystalline sheen, with feature blades folding at the top of each building creating distinct crowns. Architects Cox Richardson describe the Metro towers as ‘tall, slender and elegant additions to the skyline’. “The towers have relatively compact floor plates, ranging from approximately 480m2 to 820m2, allowing for slender forms rather than the slab-like structures found in other parts of the Chatswood Business District,” said Nick Tyrrell, a director of Cox Richardson. “The towers are based on an earlier concept by COX DesignInc and respond to the Chatswood city grid, adjacent boundaries, rail alignment, and minimise shadow impact on the Garden of Remembrance. “They connect the north, south and west via a feature blade wall on one façade of each tower that is aligned to one of these three directions, providing a city-scale signal or beacon symbolically linking to the broader transport network.” Because the towers are slender it allows for more corner apartments, multi-directional views, cross-ventilation and greater light penetration. Apartments will have multi-purpose wintergardens which provide versatile living space. Metro View (31-storeys) will be the first tower completed – around March/April 2014. Metro Spire (42-storeys) will follow around two months later, with Metro Grand (46-storeys) expected to complete the development around February/March 2015. In all, there will be 553 apartments, the majority already sold. Rooted, resilient, resonant: Off-grid family living amongst the rugged Australian landscape Using DecoBatten®’s latest profile on The Seaside Sanctuary Solid Nordic softwood in interior design: Sustainable solutions for joinery, flooring and wall panelling Construction of resort-style clubhouse begins at AVID’s over 50s lifestyle precinct in Fraser Coast Introducing The Bryson of Chatswood, an exceptional new development that redefines luxury living in Chatswood, New South Wales. This collection of sophisticated residences is meticulously designed to balance the dynamic energy of city life with the tranquillity of a private retreat. With an architectural vision rooted in the seamless integration of urban and natural elements, The Bryson offers an elevated lifestyle that speaks to both modernity and timeless elegance. The Bryson of Chatswood features a range of thoughtfully configured apartments, skyhomes and penthouses, each designed to cater to the diverse needs of contemporary residents. Whether you are seeking a spacious family home or a chic urban pad, the available configurations promise to deliver comfort and style. With an emphasis on expansive views and natural light, these residences provide an inviting sanctuary above the bustling streets of Chatswood. Step inside The Bryson of Chatswood, where every detail has been crafted to perfection. The interiors of these residences are a testament to quality and minimalist design, allowing the beauty of the natural surroundings to take centre stage. Expansive glazing and generous terraces create a harmonious connection between indoor and outdoor spaces, inviting natural light and fresh air into the heart of the home. The residences are characterised by open-plan layouts, accentuated by warm timber and stone finishes that add texture and warmth to the living spaces. The use of refined materials and a carefully curated palette ensures that each apartment exudes an understated luxury.  The Bryson of Chatswood goes beyond just offering a place to live—it provides an environment where wellbeing and social connection are at the forefront. Residents can enjoy a range of amenities designed to cater to contemporary lifestyles, from tranquil garden zones to vibrant social spaces. The garden terrace, with its sweeping views of the Chatswood CBD, is the perfect setting for both quiet relaxation and lively gatherings with friends and family. For those who value an active lifestyle, The Bryson offers a swimming pool terrace—a verdant oasis where one can unwind with a morning swim or an evening under the stars. The outdoor furniture and intelligently designed greenery not only enhance the aesthetic appeal but also provide a functional space for residents to enjoy. Whether it's a quiet read in the shade or a BBQ with loved ones, the amenities at The Bryson are designed to bring people together. Situated in the heart of Chatswood, The Bryson enjoys a prime location that offers unparalleled access to the best that this vibrant suburb has to offer. Just a short walk away, residents will find an array of cafes, fine dining restaurants, and boutique shopping options that reflect the area’s rich cultural diversity. The nearby Chatswood Chase Sydney and Westfield Chatswood are renowned retail hubs that cater to all your shopping needs. Education is also well catered for, with several top-tier schools and educational institutions in close proximity. The connectivity of Chatswood is another significant advantage, with Chatswood Station only a seven-minute walk away, providing quick access to Sydney’s CBD and other key areas. For those who enjoy the outdoors, the surrounding parks and green spaces, including Chatswood Park and Blue Gum Reserve, offer a perfect escape into nature. The Bryson of Chatswood is a collaboration between some of the industry’s most respected names. Developed by Goldfields, a group renowned for their benchmark-setting projects, this development is a shining example of their commitment to quality and innovation. The architectural design, led by Make Architects, brings a distinctive blend of strength and modernity, with the building’s terracotta blade form paying homage to Chatswood’s industrial heritage. Goldfields’ expertise in creating sophisticated environments is evident in every aspect of The Bryson, from the grand vision down to the smallest detail. Their collaboration with Make Architects has resulted in a building that not only complements its surroundings but also enhances them, offering a new architectural icon for Chatswood. The Bryson of Chatswood is more than just a place to live—it’s a lifestyle. If you’re interested in discovering more about these exceptional residences, we invite you to book a private appointment. The Bryson Display Suite is located at Citadel Towers, Tower B, 11/799 Pacific Highway, Chatswood, 2067. Submit an enquiry today. Welcome to The Bryson, a luxurious collection of 70 1, 2 & 3-bedroom apartments, Skyhomes and Penthouse residences located in the heart of Chatswood. The Bryson offers a unique urban resort atmosphere with a design inspired by the industrial ambience and urban vibrancy of Chatswood's streetscape. Step inside and experience sophisticated living with engineered timber flooring, expansive views of Chatswood CBD, and a focus on wellbeing. Enjoy communal spaces with nature at the forefront, including a swimming pool, reading lounges, pool deck, outdoor terrace with BBQ facilities, dining area, and fire pit lounge. Spend quality time with family and friends while taking in the breathtaking views. The Bryson's unparalleled location in Chatswood, one of Sydney's most desirable inner-urban suburbs, offers hyper-connectivity to the CBD and a thriving commercial landscape. Take advantage of the area's quality schools, major arterials and transport exchanges, and established community pockets. Elevate your lifestyle at The Bryson, where you can enjoy the best of city living with a focus on wellbeing. The development is proudly brought to you by Goldfields and designed by MAKE. Don't miss out on the opportunity to make The Bryson your new home. Book a viewing today and start living your best life! We're on a mission to radically improve the quality of Urban communities being developed across Australia. We aim to showcase every development in Australia to help you find the perfect new home! two and three-bedroom apartments and penthouses and will also\u0026nbsp;include a rooftop pool outdoor dining and barbecue facilities.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMake Architects designed the plans that also include ground-floor retail space to separate the neighbourhood from the apartments above.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere will be strata office space on the second and third floors.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGoldfields chief executive Lachlan Thompson said Ultra Building’s work on the Balmoral Collection at Mosman the Victoria Avenue retail precinct and three main shopping centres; Chatswood Chase Westfield Chatswood and the Mandarin.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGoldfields founder Marco Gattino said\u0026nbsp; Sydney’s Lower North Shore “is one of Australia’s most sought-after places to live and work and Chatswood is one of its most dynamic suburbs”.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGoldfields also has projects under way in Queensland 88 Robertson Street in Brisbane; and Victoria 8km north of the Sydney CBD.\",\"alt\":\"Make Architects' render of Goldfields' skytower project The Bryson at Chatswood 8km north of the Sydney CBD.\",\"imageDesc\":\"Make Architects' render of Goldfields' skytower project The Bryson at Chatswood The Ultra Building Co has begun work on the 70-apartment tower on the site 8km north of the Sydney CBD Make Architects designed the plans that also include ground-floor retail space to separate the neighbourhood from the apartments above There will be strata office space on the second and third floors Goldfields chief executive Lachlan Thompson said Ultra Building’s work on the Balmoral Collection at Mosman 1788 Double Bay and Akoya in North Sydney had impressed them “The Ultra team has extensive experience across the residential and commercial sectors,” Thompson said “We have been working collaboratively with the project team to ensure this project gets off the ground without compromise.” The site is ithin walking distance of the Chatswood Station Goldfields founder Marco Gattino said  Sydney’s Lower North Shore “is one of Australia’s most sought-after places to live and work and Chatswood is one of its most dynamic suburbs” Goldfields also has projects under way in Queensland Construction on the Chatwood tower is scheduled to complete in the fourth quarter of 2026.  The project was approved in 2023 Goldfields has a development pipeline of residential and commercial properties worth $4 billion The Urban Developer Property and Economic Outlook | For property development professionals in the Greater Sydney region. Click here Willoughby City Council is calling on the NSW Government to confirm its commitment to delivering essential community infrastructure at the Chatswood Dive Site amid growing concern that long-anticipated public benefits may no longer be part of the site's future In a letter to the Parliamentary Secretary for Transport Willoughby City Mayor Tanya Taylor said she was deeply concerned that long-anticipated public benefits may no longer be part of the site's future "This is one of very few parcels of land that can genuinely meet long-term community needs in a high-growth location," Mayor Taylor said "Our planning must keep pace to support these new homes and the site should be used for a mix of community purposes While Metro has confirmed that remediation works are underway and the site's future use is still under investigation Council has not received any clear commitment regarding the final purpose of the land or how the community will be involved in the process Council has requested urgent clarification from the NSW Government on three key points: With decisions about the site still to be made Council is calling for a plan that meets the real needs of the growing Chatswood community Willoughby City Council's 2025 Chatswood Lunar New Year Festival has once again proven to be a major driver of both cultural celebration and economic growth for the community with the Year of the Snake festivities injecting nearly $80 million into the local economy throughout the month-long event The festival delivered an engaging and diverse program including a "Snake Trail"—a journey through the Chatswood CBD food trails spotlighting culinary delights an art exhibition and an array of local events held at Council venues A highlight of the festival was Celebration Day featuring an illuminated lantern parade and bustling market stalls on Victoria Avenue the Golden Market was open three days per week further adding to Chatswood's festive atmosphere while promoting the local dining scene Festival-goers were also delighted by lion dancers blessing businesses across Westfield and the Fortune Booth activation where participants enjoyed life-sized lucky draws to win dining vouchers redeemable at local food establishments Economic figures show that $15 million was spent on food and dining alone highlighting the festival's undeniable impact on Chatswood's thriving culinary scene attracted 60,000 visitors to the CBD who spent nearly $4 million in total with approximately $1 million spent on food and dining Mayor Tanya Taylor expressed her enthusiasm for the festival's ability to enhance Willoughby's economy and celebrate the City's cultural diversity "The Chatswood Year of the Snake Festival has been yet another huge success for Chatswood and surrounds Not only did the festival bring our community together to celebrate cultural prosperity and good health for the year ahead but it also showcases Willoughby's vibrant local businesses and the dedicated people behind them." Discover more about Chatswood at: https://www.visitchatswood.com.au/eat-and-drink The family home at 13 Robinson Street was guided at $6 million, and eight parties registered to bid, though only three took part in the auction. Ray White’s John McManus said the price “blew [him] away”. “Heritage-listed properties aren’t really something that families buying in that pocket are all that interested in,” he said, adding: “You could just feel the love in the home … it was just a very homely home.” Auctioneer Edward Riley said the result was proof that quality homes in well-established areas can still do well at auction, even in a weakening market. The vendors planned to downsize to an apartment in the area. The property was one of 1407 scheduled auctions in Sydney at the weekend. West End fixer-upper needing new roof sells for $2.36 million in nail-biting auction Peak Melbourne: Free coffee lands auction vendors $1.49m payout ‘Tiny’ Chatswood block sells for $2.02 million after 17 buyers registered to bid By Saturday evening, Domain Group had recorded a preliminary auction clearance rate of 59 per cent from 890 reported results, while 206 auctions were withdrawn. Withdrawn auctions are counted as unsold properties when calculating the clearance rate. In Epping, A five-bedroom, three-bathroom family home at 38 Chesterfield Road sold for $3.59 million. The Federation-style home was in a popular school catchment, and came with a swimming pool. 3 Baths2 ParkingView listing Seven young families, all looking to move in, registered to bid on the property, which had a price guide of $3.2 million. Most were local to the area; one was from the city and one was from Hong Kong. Bidding opened at its $3.2 million guide, which was also the reserve. Four families contested the auction, and used large increments until the price reached $3.5 million. Not long afterwards, a Dundas family bought the home for $3.59 million. Tracy Yap Realty principal Tracy Yap said that, despite the wet weather, the auction drew a large crowd. “They needed to take off their shoes before they walked into the house,” she said. “The front, the whole driveway [was] all full of shoes.” The vendor intended to upsize to another home in Epping. The address last traded for $250,000 in 2007, records show. In Darlington, a two-bedroom terrace home was snapped up by an investor. The investment property at 39 Ivy Street was close to Sydney University and Redfern station. Six parties registered, with four bidding on the house that had a guide of $1.35 million. Most were first home buyer couples who were drawn to the central location. 1 Bath− .css-12a1b0h{position:absolute;width:1px;height:1px;margin:-1px;padding:0;-webkit-clip:rect(1px,1px,1px,1px);clip:rect(1px,1px,1px,1px);border:0;overflow:hidden;-webkit-clip-path:inset(100%);clip-path:inset(100%);-webkit-clip-path:none;display:none;}ParkingView listing Bidding opened at $1.35 million, and it sold for $20,000 above its $1.5 million reserve for $1.52 million. “It’s two-bed, one bath on about 70 square metres in original condition, but it’s a really good, wide, tree-lined street, and I think that was the appeal for most people,” Ray White’s Ercan Ersan said. The vendor held the property as an investment for 12 years and planned to use the proceeds of the sale to buy a home in Ryde to live in. The property last traded for $651,000 in 2012, records show. 1 Bath− ParkingView listing Just around the corner, at 1 Shepherd Lane, another two-bedroom, one bathroom terrace sold for $1.4 million to a first home buyer from Lane Cove. The Darlington semi attracted two bidders. Bidding opened at the guided price of $1.3 million, with subsequent bids ranging from $25,000 to $5000. The home sold for $1.4 million, its reserve price. Adrian William Real Estate listing agent Michael White said the home’s character matched the area’s artistic vibe. “It’s full of creatives and artists … And I think that this house felt like it was loved and lived in for a long time, which it had been,” he said. The terrace last traded for $475,000 in 2008, records show. AMP chief economist Dr Shane Oliver said Sydney’s clearance rate of 59 per cent was low. “Because the interest rate cuts have been pushed out, we end up with higher interest rates for longer,” Oliver said, which he thought could push struggling home owners to list their homes or investments. “This ongoing high level of interest rates and the pushing out of the timing of rate cuts is driving increased supply,” he said. IT SEEMS THE PAGE YOU'RE LOOKING FOR HAS GONE ASTRAY GO BACK TO THE HOME PAGE Head chef Ming Biu Tam has 50 years’ experience in those kitchens Remove items from your saved list to add more Add articles to your saved list and come back to them anytime ShareSydney hit list See all stories.1 / 9Pony Design Co muted tones.Edwina Pickles2 / 9Go-to dish: Slow-poached free range chicken $31.80/$58.80.Edwina Pickles3 / 9Steamed crab with ginger and garlic and egg noodles Edwina Pickles4 / 9 There’s a sense of old traditions being celebrated and handed down.Edwina Pickles5 / 9Chinese broccoli.Edwina Pickles6 / 9Roasted pigeon.Edwina Pickles7 / 9The 160-seater opened inside Chatswood RSL in June this year a savoury braise of beef organs.Edwina Pickles9 / 9Dessert platter of orange wedges and icing-sugared pastries.Edwina PicklesPrevious SlideNext Slide14.5/20How we score “You can’t help but trust a restaurant filled with Cantonese-speaking patrons,” says Dim Joy House on social media right under an image of big round tables crowded with people and topped with dumpling steamers The pride in both their food and culture is palpable Go-to dish: Slow-poached free range chicken, $31.80/$58.80.Edwina PicklesAdvertisementThe 160-seater opened inside Chatswood RSL in June this year. Owners Dennis Chair and Carmen Cai were behind Lynn Shanghai Cuisine at the Castlereagh Street RSL until it closed in 2021, and also run Green Sprouts Vegetarian in Neutral Bay. There are the usual RSL formalities to go through – register your ID at the front counter or sign in, find out who won the Mega Meat Raffle, follow a circuitous route upstairs between fantasy lands of pokies – before you get to sit down in the attractive dining room. Pony Design Co. has fitted out the place with soft, muted tones, bentwood chairs, round tables, draped private rooms, timber panelling and display shelves full of elegant Chinese artefacts. Steamed crab with ginger and garlic and egg noodles. Edwina PicklesBut the real reason we’re all here is inside the kitchen. The chefs are old-school, and hail from Chinatown’s greats – East Ocean, Emperor’s Garden, Golden Century, Zilver and Marigold. Head chef Ming Biu Tam has 50 years’ experience in those kitchens, and is a master roaster. There’s a big menu, a short daily specials list of live seafood, and a current Monday to Friday special of live lobster for $138 a kilo. There’s whole roast pigeon, hor fun noodles with beef, hand-made silken tofu with salted egg yolk, and wagyu shank in satay sauce. As ever, the best order is a simple, “I’ll have what they’re having”. Here, that overwhelmingly means lobster or crab from the tank, and slow-poached, free-range chicken. Happy days. At $118 a kilo, mud crab is the cheaper of the three crabs, with snow crab and king crab double the price per kilo. Steamed with ginger and spring onion on a giant serve of fine egg noodles ($15), it’s remarkably sweet and juicy, and the shells have been cracked exactly where they should be, and no more – the mark of an expert. Enormous to start with, the dish seems to keep growing as I eat, instead of shrinking. Wok-fried Asian greens ($24.80) are a must – tonight, silky, garlicky choy sum – and enough for six. There’s a sense of old traditions being celebrated and handed down.Edwina PicklesThe drinks list is predictably safe, with prices from a bygone age. A schooner of Reschs is $6.70, a glass of Markview Shiraz is $5, and Pocketwatch Sauvignon Blanc from Robert Oatley, $6.90. All perfectly acceptable, and 10 per cent less for RSL club members. The meal ends with wedges of fresh orange and crisp, fried fingers of sugared pastry, compliments of the house. By day, there are trolleys and more crowds – always a good sign, because it means the kitchen can offer more variety. Not only are there plump har gau prawn dumplings ($13.80) and gnarly pork and prawn siu mai ($11.80), there is ngow jarp ($16.80), a savoury braise of beef organs including honeycomb tripe, bible tripe, lung and spleen, with soft rounds of lo bak radish for light relief. And the best thing? When I order too much, plastic takeaway containers land on the table for me to fill. Sometimes, we all speak the same language. Vibe: Proudly Cantonese dining hall in an RSL Go-to dish: Slow-poached free range chicken, $31.80/$58.80 Drinks: Well-known big brands from Fosters to Angoves, McWilliams and Penfolds, via the RSL bar Too far from the beach? This cafe delivers surfy vibes 20km from the oceanSandy’s cafe at an inland surf park feels like the real seaside deal. Goodbye, pokies. Hello, oysters and ‘pretty bloody good’ schnitty at this reborn Redfern boozerA team of young operators has brought a new look and nostalgia-fuelled tricks to The Bat & Ball Hotel. news and the hottest openings served to your inbox This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. 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Chatswood.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn documents filed on behalf of One GC Chatswood Pty Ltd Sunito is seeking to change the site’s zoning from R3 Medium Density Residential to MU1 Mixed-Use.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConcept plans now on public display show a shoptop development of two 23-storey slender residential towers sitting on a three-storey non-residential podium with a gross floor area of 5772 square metres.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe proposal wants to amend the maximum building height from 12m to 90m as well as make changes to floor space ratios.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA so-called reference design indicates the residential towers would support about 319 apartments two and three bedrooms.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThree levels of basement parking will allow for about 310 vehicles.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut Willoughby planning officers warned on the council’s website that detailed plans for the proposal would only be made available at the development application stage There would be a chance for further consideration including public exhibition.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“It should be noted that the concept plans are intended to inform what may be developed on the site however they do not necessarily reflect the plans to be considered at development application stage in the process,” municipal residents have been told.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe planning proposal was first lodged in March of 22 A gateway determination was granted by the NSW Department of Planning Housing and Infrastructure [DPHI] in April this year which mandates a public exhibition.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe planning proposal also seeks to identify the site as eligible for affordable housing In August of last year there was “notification of appointment of a receiver and manager” Iwan Sunito’s One Global Capital is seeking amendments to Willoughby City Council’s Local Environmental Plan [LEP] for an amalgamated 5772sq m property at 641-655 and 655A Pacific Highway In documents filed on behalf of One GC Chatswood Pty Ltd Sunito is seeking to change the site’s zoning from R3 Medium Density Residential to MU1 Mixed-Use Concept plans now on public display show a shoptop development of two 23-storey slender residential towers sitting on a three-storey non-residential podium with a gross floor area of 5772 square metres The proposal wants to amend the maximum building height from 12m to 90m as well as make changes to floor space ratios A so-called reference design indicates the residential towers would support about 319 apartments Three levels of basement parking will allow for about 310 vehicles But Willoughby planning officers warned on the council’s website that detailed plans for the proposal would only be made available at the development application stage “It should be noted that the concept plans are intended to inform what may be developed on the site however they do not necessarily reflect the plans to be considered at development application stage in the process,” municipal residents have been told The planning proposal was first lodged in March of 22 The planning proposal also seeks to identify the site as eligible for affordable housing That clause in the council’s LEP would then allow the equivalent of 4 per cent total floor space to be given over to affordable accommodation The two lots that make up the amalgamated property both currently house residential flat buildings A driveway at 655A Pacific Highway provides 41 carparking spaces dedicated to the neighbouring Chatswood Bowling Club The online development monitor BCI Central estimates the proposal will have eventual construction costs of about $100 million The public exhibition includes details of a Voluntary Planning Agreement between the developer and Willoughby The council said the monetary contribution of about $17.14 million would go towards community infrastructure works to support growth resulting from the increased density on the site Town planners Urbis said in paperwork before Willoughby council the main intent of the planning proposal request was to unlock the “significant potential of a strategically located landholding within the Chatswood CBD” “The planning proposal would facilitate future high-quality mixed-use residential development at a location earmarked for significant density uplift,” Urbis told the council Sunito, an architect and developer, launched One Global about two years ago About a year later residential and hotel developer Crown Group called in liquidators to bring a long-running dispute between Sunito and Paul Sathio—who co-founded the group—to a conclusion Documents held by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) show Sunito is the sole director of One GC Chatswood Pty Ltd ASIC reported the receiver-manager had ceased to act and [it was] the “end of administration” The public exhibition of the planning proposal ends August 9 The five-bedroom, four-bathroom red brick family home with a swimming pool at 17 Lamette Street is a 15-minute stroll to the heart of Chatswood. and all were owner-occupiers drawn to the turnkey quality and location of the home guided at $4.2 million Bidding opened at $4 million with $50,000 bids kicking the auction off before erratic smaller bids ranging from $1000 to $3000 were fired in rapid increments securing the property for $43,000 above its $4.5 million reserve “Three generations loved the size of the house,” Ray White’s Jessica Cao said Cao said all of her stock was selling fast “We are just seeing a shortage of properties for the buyers to choose from And there’s no new listings basically for December or January.” The home last traded for $3.05 million in 2020 The vendor plans to move along the rail line on the upper north shore Family spend $7.1m to upgrade from a unit to Chatswood family home One of the smallest suburban homes rockets to a record sale The sale was one of 838 auctions scheduled in Sydney on Saturday Domain Group recorded a preliminary auction clearance rate of 54.8 per cent from 739 reported results across the week Withdrawn auctions are counted as unsold properties when calculating the clearance rate In Rosebery, an auction for a three-bedroom bungalow at 34 Wellington Street was attended by all the adult children who grew up there – one came from Melbourne and another from Canberra. On offer to the market for the first time in 50 years, the property sold for $1,815,000 to a family from Kensington who had been searching for a year. 1 Bath− .css-12a1b0h{position:absolute;width:1px;height:1px;margin:-1px;padding:0;-webkit-clip:rect(1px,1px,1px,1px);clip:rect(1px,1px,1px,1px);border:0;overflow:hidden;-webkit-clip-path:inset(100%);clip-path:inset(100%);-webkit-clip-path:none;display:none;}ParkingView listing Two registered and both actively bid on the home with a reserve and guide of $1.8 million Bidding opened at $1.7 million and went up by $25,000 bids they negotiated another $55,000 on the floor Selling agent Chris Skarlatos from The Agency said the street is tightly held and a freestanding house only comes up every two years Skarlatos said the “pretty close” family “wanted to see off the home together” In Lane Cove, a single-level, four-bedroom home in a family neighbourhood went for $2,756,000 at auction. The property at 17 Second Avenue had a guided range of $2.5 million to $2.75 million and sold under the hammer for $31,000 above its $2,725,000 reserve. 2 Baths2 ParkingView listing Five registered and four actively competed to live in the house Bidding opened in silence inside the home before a $2.5 million offer was placed $50,000 increments drove the price up before shorter bids towards the end and that’s because we had a vendor on a phone interstate And we also had one of the bidders that needed to make a few phone calls to … talk to his partner who was absent,” Will Robinson from McGrath Manly said “It’s a family house that they have owned for years and it’s just time; the kids have grown up In Wollstonecraft, a penthouse in a block of twelve sold for $1.61 million. The two-bedroom, freshly painted apartment at 11/60 Shirley Road sold for $410,000 above its $1.2 million reserve and guide. The 133-square-metre penthouse, with city views, came with a garage and was up three flights of stairs. 1 Bath1 ParkingView listing Eleven registered, including neighbours, some from the same building, and four actively bid. Most were owner-occupiers, and three of the registered were investors. Bidding opened inside the apartment at $1.1 million. Forty bids went back and forth aggressively until it sold under the hammer for $1.61 million to an upgrading neighbour. Selling agent Victoria Liu from Richardson & Wrench North Sydney said they had an unexpectedly large turnout. “Because it was raining today, we couldn’t have the auction on the street … [it was] pretty packed.” “When you look in the room, there’s no space. I can’t even walk through,” she said. The unit last traded for $305,000 in 1991, records show. AMP chief economist Dr Shane Oliver said Sydney’s clearance rate of 54.8 per cent was progressively getting worse. Oliver said it has been the same story all year, however, there has been a degree of hope. “People have been able to get by, by relying on savings … It’s quite possible those savings are now running down,” he said. “Most economists are still saying May for a [interest] rate cut.” Gone are the days when a meal at a shopping centre was something to avoid Now they’re becoming hotspots for great dining and with its newly revamped fresh food and dining offering With over 30 dining spots and fresh food retailers – including favourites like Tong Li Supermarket for Asian groceries and Vic’s Meat for premium butchery – the newly revamped hub brings a mix of local and international flavours to Sydney’s North Shore Whether you’re picking up fresh ingredients in the morning or looking for something special for dinner Chatswood Chase has you covered from morning til night Here are a few of the standout places worth a visit at any time of day Grab-and-go meals are made fresh daily at Yangga including options like kimbap – hand-rolled behind the counter by the staff – along with handmade mandu and soft and chewy tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes) head to the open fridge packed with an impressive variety of house-made banchan because no Korean meal is complete without these flavour-packed side dishes and other delicacies like raw marinated crab and fermented squid be sure to pick up pre-made meals to take home such as a hearty beef short rib soup or braised chicken travel spots and more – curated by those who know Move over, French patisseries. New dessert store Dragon Pastry meticulously crafts fresh sweet and savoury Chinese pastries that are so dainty Choose from pastry options that look like miniature pineapples bunches of grapes flavoured with milk and raisins or a peach blossom filled with sweet red dates Other desserts on offer include the store’s refreshing green-grape mochi tofu pudding and a selection of bingsu (shaved ice) Sandoitchi was among the first shops in Sydney serving katsu sandos – six years later you can get the signature sando stacked with pickled carrots Other fan favourites include the rich eggplant sando with yuzu-miso ranch and the prawn and sweet corn combo Sandoitchi also serves a small selection of salad bowls Already a Sydney favourite, Lebanese restaurant group Al Aseel has finally come north-side This means you won’t need to trek over the bridge for the restaurant’s signature garlic toum and smoky baba ganoush The menu also features Sydney-inspired dishes like oven-baked Spring Creek barramundi with spicy pine nut rice and 12-hour slow-cooked lamb shoulder with roasted root vegetables before finishing with a robust Lebanese coffee spiced with cardamom Ready to move on from pad thai and papaya salad? Then head over to Abb Air to try lesser-known Thai dishes such as the signature raadt naah featuring beef and Chinese broccoli with gravy on a bed of crispy egg noodles; or yen ta fo a typical lunchbox-style meal with three meats (such as beef jerky grilled chicken thighs and sweet preserved pork) sticky rice and homemade Thai chilli paste some classics are worth preserving – no Thai meal is complete without mango sticky rice for dessert Dopa takes pride in serving classic Japanese comfort food with finesse all-day eatery has been nourishing Sydneysiders since 2019 with its variety of donburi (rice bowls) and tender unagi don are standout favourites choose from beautifully presented options like the strawberry parfait and a selection of kakigori (shaved ice) that’s perfect for warmer weather This article is produced by Broadsheet in partnership with Chatswood Chase Much-Loved Neighbourhood Italian Diner Bayswater Kitchenette Is Closing Soon THE LEADING SOURCE OF INFORMATION FOR THE LEISURE INDUSTRY Back to Latest News back has been appointed to manage the newly redeveloped golf course and state of the art community facilities at Newgreens Chatswood by the Pariter and Watermark Living partnership will leverage Clublinks’ extensive expertise in creating premium experiences for members Chief Executive of Clublinks enthused “Newgreens Chatswood introduces Australia’s first purpose-built 12-hole golf course The research has been highlighting the need for this product in the industry for some time and to be selected as the operator is beyond exciting.  “It allows for the perfect blend of tradition and innovation providing the ability to introduce fresh ideas while respecting the rich heritage of Chatswood Golf Club “The clubhouse takes golf hospitality and wellness to a new level.  From the fine dining restaurant every aspect of this facility is crafted to deliver a premium experience “We’re thrilled to be part of this journey to bring the Chatswood community back together in such a spectacular setting “We are deeply honoured to have been chosen to lead this transformation Newgreens Chatswood isn’t just a place to play golf - it’s a place where people can connect We can’t wait to welcome everyone back." spoke highly of Clublinks’ proven track record in facility management noting “Clublinks has a reputation for excellence and innovation in managing community spaces “We are confident they’ll enhance the experience for our members and visitors as we embark on this exciting new chapter This partnership marks an exciting future for Chatswood Golf Club.” The adjacent Watermark Residences community will also benefit from this integrated precinct Director of Watermark Living added “this new style of retirement precinct will redefine how Australians choose to live in their next phase of life - with elevated and uninterrupted views of the tranquil golf course “Our focus has always been on creating spaces that offer sophistication and comfort but Watermark Residences takes this to a higher benchmark with its sustainability goals and green initiatives “This one-of-a-kind community offering provides an unparalleled lifestyle opportunity in Chatswood This partnership represents a shared vision of fostering community connections and providing exceptional recreational experiences.” Clublinks will assume management in early 2025 with a proposed re-opening of the facility in mid-2025.        14th February 2025 - 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Clublinks appointed manager of UNSW Sydney Fitness and Aquatic Centre 18th January 2021 - Clublinks announce launch of Technogym’s SkillAthletic at DeakinACTIVE gym and fitness centre we need reader support for our industry news gathering so ask that - if you don't already do so - you back us by subscribing to the printed Australasian Leisure Management magazine and/or our online news Click here to view our subscription options Click here to view our subscription options product and event updates delivered right to your inbox The Complete Guide to Leisure Industry Products & Services See more see more See the directory see all Get your business noticed in our targeted directory Viewed by 10,000 industry professionals per week Website by Willoughby City Council is inviting residents to join in a meaningful ANZAC Day service to reflect, remember, and honour those who served. Time: March begins at 4.45am, followed by the Dawn Service at 5.00am Meeting Point: Corner of Albert Avenue and Victor Street, Chatswood Service Location: Garden of Remembrance, Chatswood The commemoration will begin with a march from Albert Avenue and Victor Street to the Garden of Remembrance, followed by the Dawn Service. After the service, all attendees are invited to a morning tea at Chatswood RSL Club. Later in the morning, a Commemorative Service will be held at Willoughby Park at 7am, followed by breakfast at Willoughby Park Bowling Club from 7:40am. Please note: most Council services will not be provided on the ANZAC public holiday. Exceptions to this are: Willoughby Leisure Centre, which will remain open from 7am-7pm; and weekly waste collections, which will continue as normal. Pictured above: Gunner Frank Channon, a lifelong Willoughby resident and former Councillor who served on the Western Front during the First World War. CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) The opening of the Sydney Metro City line last month has slashed 15 minutes off the city commute, giving those who shuffle through the station on a daily basis a lovely lie-in. “You can get from Chatswood to the airport in half an hour,” says local Jen Biggin, who lives in the suburb’s quieter western pocket, close to Lane Cove National Park. Browse Domain’s property and lifestyle magazines. Biggins says this north shore hub is exceptionally well serviced when it comes to public transport, with her adult sons eschewing cars for buses, trains, light rail and now the Metro. And that’s assuming they need to go anywhere at all. Chattie, as it’s affectionately known, is one of Sydney’s top shopping destinations, home to a bustling Westfield and the high-end fashion of Chatswood Chase, where a major makeover is underway. Hundreds of specialty stores line the streets surrounding the two major malls and the suburb also has a thriving commercial, medical and professional services sector. For Biggins, the only real negative in recent years has been the bulldozing of character homes to make way for high-density development. Around 1800 new apartments have sprung up in Chatswood over the last 10 years, most clustered close to the town centre. But there are still plenty of free-standing homes, with block sizes typically larger to the west of the Pacific Highway. Sometimes called Little Asia thanks to its many Asian eateries, Chatswood has everything from Japanese, Chinese and Korean to Thai and Taiwanese. Favourites include Hawker Lane for street eats, Mama Mulan for yum cha, Manpuku for ramen and Din Tai Fung for its signature soup dumplings. Briskett and Apothecary Coffee are top spots for a brew, while Cafe Markus gets excellent reviews for its breakfast service. Head to 465 The Avenue for cocktails or The Orchard Hotel for pub classics. You can access book-club kits at Chatswood Library, a popular spot for school study, and great comedy acts and other entertainment at The Concourse. Chatswood Bowls has been welcoming lawn bowlers for more than 120 years, and next door, the Chatswood Croquet Club can be hired for social events. There are plenty of biking and hiking options in Lane Cove National Park, while Chatswood Mall Market has 30-plus stalls selling everything from flowers to frocks every Thursday and Friday. Agent: Di Jones Willoughby, Jason Conroy 0415 253 029 Close to beautiful Beauchamp Park and within strolling distance of Chatswood Chase, this handsome house retains period details in the front rooms and facade, while a modern extension to the rear features an open-plan living space overlooking a north-facing pool. 3 Baths5 ParkingView listing Price guide: $3.6 million Agent: Ray White AY Realty Chatswood, Andy Yeung 0414 588 382 Set in Chatswood’s peaceful western pocket, this recently refreshed family home provides views over bushland reserve from most rooms. There’s a new all-white kitchen, a bright living room – with a slow-combustion fireplace and double-height ceilings – a choice of al fresco zones and a pool. Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time The NSW government has shelved plans for new schools earmarked for St Leonards and Chatswood as thousands of new homes are set to be delivered in the area under transport-oriented rezoning reforms Initial plans for new lower north shore schools were flagged by the former government in 2021 when funding was set aside for early planning of an education precinct at St Leonards and a new Chatswood public primary school How density might double: An artist’s impression of masterplans and rezonings finalised for TOD-accelerated precincts Deputy secretary of School Infrastructure NSW told a budget estimates hearing on Tuesday that changing enrolment demand meant there was no “urgent need” for a new primary at St Leonards “From when the project was first announced… we have seen a change in enrolment demand in terms of our projections,” she said “Almost every school in the Chatswood-Willoughby area has had an upgrade in the past 10 years so there’s a lot of capacity at existing schools.” Harrington said there was no “service need demand for [a new St Leonards] high school at this stage” but noted demand would need to be watched as planning reforms deliver higher density housing around train stations Crows Nest is one of eight “accelerated” transport-oriented developments [TOD] where homes will be built within the St Leonards Centre and along the Pacific Highway to the Crows Nest metro rail station so we are looking really closely at the service need analysis for that area,” Harrington said Education officials also confirmed there were no plans to pursue a new Chatswood public school the government has committed to building eight new schools by 2027 the bulk in Sydney’s outer north and south-west suburbs where enrolments have soared in low-fee private schools and the public system has struggled to meet demand driven by an influx of families to outer suburbs A new high school will be built in Schofields in the north-west which is running at double its enrolment capacity Upgrades are planned for 23 schools including Cammeray Public and Northbridge Public where permanent classrooms will replace demountables the former NSW Coalition government allocated more than $7 million for early plans for a St Leonards education precinct and a new Chatswood primary school A TAFE campus on the lower north shore was short-listed as a site for the St Leonards education precinct while the former Chatswood Metro dive site on the corner of Mowbray Road and Pacific Highway was earmarked for a new Chatswood primary school the department declared Cammeraygal High School in Crows Nest was full and families in that area would be redirected to Mosman High A NSW Education Department spokesperson said that over the past decade more than 10 public schools in the Chatswood Willoughby and the north Sydney area have been upgraded which have added capacity for 6700 more students Chatswood Public is among the northern Sydney schools to have recently received an upgrade.Credit: Steven Siewert Planning is continuing for a potential future education precinct at St Leonards NSW Education Minister Prue Car said that in planning for schools in Sydney’s north “the government will not be taking advice from a Liberal Party whose legacy is closing schools such as Milsons Point Public School and Crows Nest Boys High School” But opposition education spokeswoman Sarah Mitchell said with plans for more than 3000 new homes in Crows Nest “it would be reasonable to expect even more families will be moving into the area” “It’s extraordinary that the Minns Labor government is walking away from new school projects in Chatswood and St Leonards,” she said “You would think the government would be charging ahead with school builds near their TODs The NSW government has committed to completing 31 primary and high school projects by the first term of 2027 with those plans detailed in internal departmental files All new schools are slated to be finished in January 2027 the department is supporting growing communities with the enrolment growth audit … to ensure families in fast-growing areas have timely access to high-quality public schools,” the documents state the Herald reported that a Stockland proposal to build a 50-storey apartment with retail on the Pacific Highway in St Leonards was one among 18 housing projects fast-tracked by the state government’s new planning authority The city’s north shore is home to multiple high fee private schools and public schools including the existing Chatswood Public have recently had major upgrades Chatswood High School is at capacity while the latest figures show the existing Chatswood public primary school has space for about 150 more students Start the day with a summary of the day’s most important stories, analysis and insights. Sign up for our Morning Edition newsletter Initial plans for new lower north shore schools were told a budget estimates hearing on Tuesday that changing enrolment demand meant there was no \\u201Curgent need\\u201D for a new primary at St Leonards \\u201CFrom when the project was first announced\\u2026 we have seen a change in enrolment demand in terms of our projections,\\u201D she said \\u201CAlmost every school in the Chatswood-Willoughby area has had an upgrade in the past 10 years so there\\u2019s a lot of capacity at existing schools.\\u201D Harrington said there was no \\u201Cservice need demand for [a new St Leonards] high school at this stage\\u201D but noted demand would need to be watched as planning reforms deliver higher density housing around train stations Crows Nest is one of eight \\u201Caccelerated\\u201D transport-oriented developments [TOD] where homes will be built within the St Leonards Centre and along the Pacific Highway to the Crows Nest metro rail station so we are looking really closely at the service need analysis for that area,\\u201D Harrington said the bulk in Sydney\\u2019s outer north and south-west suburbs where enrolments have soared in low-fee private schools and the public system has struggled to meet demand driven by an influx of families to outer suburbs while the former Chatswood Metro dive site on the corner of Mowbray Road and Paci\\uFB01c Highway was earmarked for a new Chatswood primary school NSW Education Minister Prue Car said that in planning for schools in Sydney\\u2019s north \\u201Cthe government will not be taking advice from a Liberal Party whose legacy is closing schools such as Milsons Point Public School and Crows Nest Boys High School\\u201D \\u201Cit would be reasonable to expect even more families will be moving into the area\\u201D \\u201CIt\\u2019s extraordinary that the Minns Labor government is walking away from new school projects in Chatswood and St Leonards,\\u201D she said \\u201CYou would think the government would be charging ahead with school builds near their TODs the department is supporting growing communities with the enrolment growth audit \\u2026 to ensure families in fast-growing areas have timely access to high-quality public schools,\\u201D the documents state the Herald reported that a Stockland proposal to build a 50-storey apartment with retail on the Pacific Highway in St Leonards was one among 18 housing projects fast-tracked by the state government\\u2019s new planning authority The city\\u2019s north shore is home to multiple high fee private schools and public schools including the existing Chatswood Public have recently had major upgrades Start the day with a summary of the day\\u2019s most important stories Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon We help you navigate a myriad of possibilities Sign up for our newsletter for the best of the city By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news Sign up for our email to enjoy Sydney without spending a thing (as well as some options when you’re feeling flush) Our newsletter hand-delivers the best bits to your inbox Sign up to unlock our digital magazines and also receive the latest news By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. Sydney Give in to your salty cravings at Double Chin Eats, a casual dumpling joint now open in Chatswood, joining its other locations at Westfield Sydney, The Star, Broadway, 25 Martin Place, Miranda and Greenwood Plaza. New Metro The pan-Asian spot specialises in fresh hand-rolled dumplings – so when you’re out and about and craving plump you can try the truffle scallop and pork siu mai If you’re after something more substantial for your lunch break or evening feast there’s also cooked-to-order egg fried rice Don’t forget to order the lychee rose ice-cream bao – it looks almost too delicious to eat and definitely too good to share vegetarian and kid-friendly options are available at Double Chin Eats the fam and your chins and go to flavour town To celebrate the opening of their Chatswood store inside the Westfield Shopping Centre Double Chin Eats is offering 50 per cent off all dumplings from Tuesday Stay in the loop: sign up for our free Time Out Sydney newsletter for more news, food & drink inspo and activity ideas Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! twitterinstagrampinterestAbout us Contact us Situated only 15 minutes from the CBD (or 12 minutes, if you take the Sydney Metro) Chatswood in Sydney's lower North Shore is a place almost 25,000 call home But long before Chatswood was given the name the Cammeraygal people inhabited and looked after this land After the White Australia policy was abolished and renounced in the early 1970s immigration grew — particularly from non-European countries and markedly from China during the 1980-90s the most popular languages spoken here after English is Mandarin and Cantonese and one-third of the population has Chinese roots Other Sydney suburbs that share a similar demographic include Eastwood Burwood and Hurstville (note the repetition of the “woods”) If you’re new to the area and want to get an overview of the 'hood just walk straight from Chatswood Interchange down Victoria Avenue towards Willoughby – it’ll take you roughly 30 minutes. You see that Chatswood has undergone rapid commercial development and massive renovations over the past decade Shiny high-rise residential apartments have cropped up around the station People from all over Sydney may come here to shop at the buzzing Westfield, but Chatswood's food scene is an even more compelling reason to visit A large Chinese population means an abundance of authentic Hong Kong Other East and Southeast Asian cuisines are also plentiful — Korean Whether you're trying something new or missing the taste of a home away from home Locals have seen the landscape change a lot along the main strip in recent years many businesses have been around for decades and counting Although we might not speak the same languages or dialect at home we all speak the same language of good food.  the Northern Line (T9) or Central Coast & Newcastle (CCN) train lines and you'll find your way here via Chatswood Interchange Only 15 minutes from the CBD with plentiful parking on the street and in carparks but you can also catch a bus here — there are numerous routes that travel in from all directions The speediest way to get here from the city is via the Metro – the journey from Martin Place will take just 12 minutes Willoughby or Lane Cove may be more residential Swing by on a Thursday, Friday or Saturday and walk up and down upper Victoria Avenue to eat your way through Chatswood Mall Market (9am-9pm) the whole gang: there's something to satisfy everyone Stay in the loop: sign up for our free Time Out Sydney newsletter for more news while the arance rosse Aperol blends blood orange into the popular summer drink.  another sleek coffee joint that rises early A changing roster of “guest beans” and coffee flights sets it apart from your average neighborhood café Like SML, it has a hearty all-day breakfast menu with creative options to satisfy both the eye and stomach.  Photograph: Sherry ZhengChatswood may be a great for eating and indulging, but it’s also well-equipped to accommodate cyclists (or rather UberEats/DiDi deliveries these days) with plenty of bicycle parking and cycleways that take you toward Artarmon and break before extending from Artarmon Reserve to North Sydney and Cammeray. If you’re looking for a more scenic ride, head to Lane Cove National Park just over a five minute ride or drive from Chatswood Interchange The main loop that follows Riverside Drive from Riverview Carpark up to the Bloodwood picnic area is short — just over 3KM one way — and doesn’t charge an entry fee ($8 per vehicle) if you’re walking or riding If you don’t own a bike you can rent one from the Boatshed BBQ or rent a canoe and paddle down Lane Cove River If you’re after a breather, Chatswood Oval is just five minutes away on foot from Chatswood Interchange You’ll see kids playing sports here after school and casual walkers sharing the grounds when the rugby and cricket clubs are off It's also a great spot to watch the sun come down on the Chatswood skyline Photograph: Sherry ZhengThough we’ve lost some greats (a special mention to be made for Toys“R”Us), international brands — the likes of ZARA, Lululemon, Pottery Barn, Apple, UNIQLO and Muji — can all be found here. Split your time between the two biggest malls, Chatswood Westfield or Chatswood Chase, or wander the open-air Chatswood Mall Markets on Thursdays For a pungent (pricey) addition, peep its stock of fresh black truffles.  Photograph: Sherry ZhengDuring Lunar New Year, Chatswood comes alive with dragon dances, light and sound art installations and the Golden Market Notable stalls include Singaporean Guo Tiao King — making handmade dim sum for over 30 years — and May’s Malaysian Hawker — originally May’s Laksa House in North Sydney Find the inflatable life-size red ox peppered throughout the neighbourhood or take a walk through the Prosperity House on Spring street a beautiful light and sound installation that comes to life at night Image: Time OutGet a local's perspective on other areas by clicking on the map.  ‘number eight’ at this retro food court gets you one of Sydney’s best value lunchesBut you’ll need to arrive early to join local workers grandmas and retirees who jostle for soups ShareSydney hit list March 2025 See all stories.1 / 9Owner/chef Helen Hung with Stanley Ho and Eva Ho Rhett Wyman3 / 9Clockwise from bottom: Chilli fish soup salmon head soup and Hainanese chicken rice Rhett Wyman4 / 9Salmon fried rice.Rhett Wyman5 / 9 Rhett Wyman6 / 9Salmon head soup Rhett Wyman8 / 9Owner/chef Helen Hung.Rhett Wyman9 / 9 Rhett WymanPrevious SlideNext Slide14/20How we score Then there’s the retro Mandarin Centre, whose main attractions are now a mini-golf course and a bowling alley. Regardless, its relatively unglamorous food court, the Orient Express, punches above its weight. Hainanese chicken rice. Rhett WymanAdvertisementOne of the reasons is East West Gourmet, which relocated from The Interchange when the station was redeveloped. Come by just before 11am and, as the other stalls are clunking into gear, East West is all movement. A plastic tray flush with house-made sambal, pickled green chilli and chilli sauce is replenished; a chef turns salt and white pepper through a bowl of oil-slicked ginger-shallot sauce. By 11.30am, diners – office workers, grandmas in bright-pink raincoats, local retirees – are spilling over from the eight tables opposite the counter. Their trays are loaded with soups, noodles and wings, but the one constant is the “number eight”: Hainanese chicken rice. East West moves 160 plates of chicken rice a day, but it’s no one-trick pony. Founded in 2000 by Helen Hung and her late husband William Ho, who emigrated from Hong Kong in 1991, the restaurant reflects an interest in Malaysian and Singaporean cooking developed through eating broadly and Ho’s professional kitchen work, including at Circular Quay’s Malaysian-Chinese institution Neptune Palace. That means char kwai teow, six kinds of laksa, and plenty more specialties across a 43-dish menu. Clockwise from bottom: Chilli fish soup, salmon head soup and Hainanese chicken rice. Rhett WymanAfter Ho’s passing, Hung – originally a tailor – stepped into the kitchen, also training her son Stanley, who now runs the business with his mother and sister, Eva. Under the family’s watch, the counter service is charming and quick, while new chef Jason Ooi brings fresh talent. Laksas are rich and creamy, the combination option packed with chicken, prawns, fish cakes and beef, plus sambal for heat and funk. Equally appealing is the fish in chilli soup, in which a broth topped with velvet slips of basa fillet and blitzed dried chillies is drowned in hot oil. Eaten over rice, it’s reminiscent of Sichuan’s fiery shui zhu yu, just without the numbing sensation of Sichuan pepper. Swapping the fish for something local could only improve it. Another signature is the salmon-head noodle soup, apparently East West’s own thing, even if it has parallels in Vietnam, Malaysia and Singapore. Fresh with tomato and gently tangy, it lands alongside a flash-fried cleaved head, the edges crunchy, the flesh melting. Get stuck in, and there are glorious, cartilaginous bits around the jaw and cheekbones that reveal more of themselves the deeper you go. The retro Mandarin Centre’s food court, the Orient Express, punches above its weight. Rhett WymanSalmon, this time smoked, also appears in the “number 10”, tossed through impressive fried rice, the grains fluffy, the egg evenly distributed. I wish the egg gravy on the wat tan hor, another noodle signature, had more savoury punch, but there’s more than enough hits to keep you coming back. Stack your tray, grab a pistachio-tofu pudding from Hong Kong Wonton House, get on with your day. And as you do, perhaps think about what restaurants like this can provide, even if there’s no table service or wine list. Namely, pure expression direct from the kitchen. Comfort. A taste of home. Yes, the piped pop music and tired setting can make riding the Orient Express feel like a fast-track to the ’90s, but East West’s family values and direct flavour make it an essential stop. All aboard. Atmosphere: Backlit takeaway stall in a retro shopping centre food court Go-to dishes: Hainanese chicken rice ($16 or $17 with chicken thigh); fish in chilli soup with rice ($20); salmon head noodle soup ($21) Drinks: One fridge filled with teas and soft drinks, including the elusive Diet Coke Good Food reviews are booked anonymously and paid independently. A restaurant can’t pay for a review or inclusion in the Good Food Guide. Sydney’s most authentic Hong Kong food is not where you might expect itHop on the shiny new Parramatta light rail to this modest suburban eatery and join the throng of expats seeking a taste of home at Fishboy Kitchen. Don’t miss the zingy lemon potatoes – and rat-a-tat energy – at this generous Newtown cafeOven-warm pita sandwiches and Greek-Cypriot bowls are all under $20 at Myra’s Kitchen on King Street. Does Sydney need another luxury grill restaurant? No, but this one dazzlesThe Grill isn’t for everyone, it’s expensive and grand, but it’s the kind of ambitious opening that makes big cities feel international. A vibrant new mural has been unveiled in Mills Lane at Chatswood celebrating the rich cultural diversity of the Willoughby community Commissioned by Willoughby City Council and created by artist Jodie Pritchard Cultural Currents (pictured) draws on patterns and symbols shared across cultures – woven together in a flowing Rather than depicting specific people or places the Council says the mural brings together traditional decorative patterns and cultural motifs drawing inspiration from the traditional designs found on Chinese porcelain and English bone china Tanya Taylor said the mural was a meaningful addition to the local streetscape “This mural beautifully captures the spirit of Willoughby,” Mayor Taylor said “Cultural Currents is a thoughtful and vibrant reflection of the diversity that makes our city so special It invites everyone to see themselves in it and to celebrate the stories and traditions that connect us.” is an experienced muralist and scenic artist whose large-scale works combine natural elements with bold patterns and strong visual storytelling Her design for Cultural Currents was informed by careful research into the local community resulting in a mural that reflects the people and stories of the Willoughby area “This work is about community and connection,” said Ms Pritchard “Each element is symbolic – a nod to tradition and the way culture moves and grows.”The mural is one of the first artworks delivered through Council’s Emerge Mural Pilot launched in August 2024 as an initiative of the annual Emerge Festival The initiative supports artists and encourages community engagement with public art by transforming underused spaces into places of meaning Cultural Currents is part of Willoughby City Council’s commitment to enhancing public spaces through creativity Information and Events for Local Councils throughout Australia Contact us: newsdesk@insidelocalgovernment.com.au Walking into Yangga feels like walking into a home staff are rolling out fresh kimbap and hand-making mandu on wooden tabletops On the other there’s an open fridge packed with an impressive variety of house-made banchan (Korean side dishes) And behind striking wooden and glass panels the kitchen team is hustling other Korean dining staples Tucked away in a corner of Chatswood Chase shopping centre’s dining floor the family-run joint draws inspiration from old-school Korean kitchens designed the fit-outs of both the new Chatswood space and their flagship in Rhodes Shopping Centre Beiges and browns with a modern twist – a cut above your standard food court digs “[I didn’t want to] open up a shop in Koreatown aimed at Korean people,” Yang tells Broadsheet “I wanted to come into shopping centres – I wanted to introduce my food to Western people.” A big part of that initiation process is getting people on board with banchan – a must on a “proper Korean dining table” these side dishes include kimchi and crunchy radish salads (with plenty of kick) – plus delicacies like raw marinated crab and an umami-packed soft squid that’s been fermented and salted “I’m trying to make as many Korean side dishes as I can and then [customers] can choose as many as they want to make up their own dining table.” On the heartier side are meals like oxtail soup (boasting meat that slides off the bone in a collagen-rich broth) and Korean army stew savoury soup that’s devoured piping hot with instant noodles fish and a pickled or marinated dish,” Yang says Yangga’s bright offering does it all: pop in to select a few containers to complement something you’re cooking at home “I like to cook as if I were serving my family,” Yang says “I’m picky with the ingredients that I get I check everything – I cook with my heart.” Yangga feels like the friend’s house you stop by before dinner And Yang beckons us to sit down for a proper Korean meal @yanggafoods The $21.6bn extension from Chatswood to Sydenham The next stretch of the Sydney Metro has been billed as a game-changer for city commuters Not only will the Chatswood to Sydenham section of the $21.6bn line drastically cut travel times and introduce a new crossing under Sydney harbour, it’s also set to dictate settlement patterns, with the New South Wales government basing much of its flagship housing policy along the corridor. Read moreSydneysiders are set to enjoy architecturally vibrant new stations that will feel like a foreign experience And the speed of the new driverless metro will feel positively futuristic to passengers accustomed to a network largely built on more-than-a-century-old tracks and significantly larger Unlike the famed multi-carriage double decks of the Waratah and Tangara fleets – the city’s workhorses capable of carrying more than 2,000 people when fully loaded – Sydney Metro trains have just a single deck allowing for an end-to-end view from front to back each line’s overall capacity will exceed existing train lines due to the high frequency of services The NSW government has billed the line as a “turn up and go” service: a train will arrive at least every four minutes in morning and evening peak periods with a capacity of every two minutes if pushed Services will run every five minutes in the middle of the day and every 10 minutes during the late night and weekend frequencies Metro train sets are also driverless meaning passengers can stand right at the front window and view the track ahead cleanly Platforms at every metro station will have screen door technology a measure that allows faster boarding and boosts safety with the tracks inaccessible to the passengers at all times Travel speeds are also faster than the broader Sydney trains network Metro trains travelling between Victoria Cross in North Sydney through the purpose-built tunnel under the harbour to Barangaroo passengers will get from Martin Place to Waterloo in six minutes from Sydenham to Macquarie University in 33 minutes and from Chatswood to Central in 15 minutes is the city’s second taste of metro technology the Metro Northwest has run from Tallawong to Chatswood on a line that included above-ground sections and a Chatswood to Epping underground stretch that was converted to metro Given the geographic isolation of the metro in the city’s north-west much of the city has not experienced the new technology; nor has the city been treated to an opening of so many new underground train stations in many years But now those services will be able to connect through to the city and Sydenham The line also means there is an alternative rail corridor between the north shore and the city meaning that when tracks are closed for maintenance or other failures passengers can transfer lines instead of relying solely on replacement buses the existing train network from Sydenham to Bankstown will be shut down for up to 18 months as the track is converted to become an extension of the metro line to Sydney’s south-west Works on the Chatswood to Sydenham section began in 2017 with a tunnel boring megaproject under Sydney harbour one of several engineering feats achieved during construction The state government had initially hoped to open the line to the public from 4 August But this was postponed when it became apparent the metro would not be given the final regulatory approvals needed to open (An electrical shock experienced by a firefighter during a final evacuation drill on the line was understood to have contributed to delays.) Testing of the full timetable began in late June Metro Trains Sydney – a consortium led by Hong Kong’s MTR corporation – running drills of everyday scenarios with fake passengers including medical emergencies and coffee spills The government has yet to identify a new opening date but it is understood to be within a matter of weeks Crows NestThe first station beyond the existing Chatswood interchange is Crows Nest on Sydney’s lower north shore It will significantly boost transport capacity for the suburb which has been rezoned for significant density increases residents have relied on St Leonards train station – which is closer to Royal North Shore hospital than it is to the bustling shops and offices of Crows Nest proper Subtle brickwork flourishes make the station stand out when viewed from the Pacific Highway and internally The 25-metre deep station includes sections with colourful geometric mosaics and its construction included the largest lift of an object of the entire metro line when a 144-tonne mega steel truss (25 metres long and seven metres high) was placed in position by a tower crane Travellers can expect a seven-minute journey to Martin Place and journeys to take four minutes to Chatswood 11 minutes to Central and 18 minutes to Sydenham Victoria CrossDescending 50 metres deep at its northern end Victoria Cross will act as a second station to the North Sydney central business district It is built inside Australia’s largest railway cavern The station precinct will include 20 food and retail shops and a pedestrian laneway to Denison and Miller streets A trip from Victoria Cross to Barangaroo will take just three minutes with a 16-minute trip to Sydenham and a 39-minute trip to Kellyville on the north-west line BarangarooOne of the most modestly sized underground station boxes on the line the construction of Barangaroo was a complex engineering task One of the exits is just metres from Sydney harbour with the proximity to the ocean providing a unique challenge While the station box isn’t quite floating changing tides mean water flows in and out requiring a constant pumping of water to balance the levels The station includes 7,700 sandstone panels and colourful tiling that lead out to Barangaroo and the newly carved-out beach at Marrinawi Cove – perhaps the closest harbour swimming spot to any train station in Sydney archaeologists discovered a well-preserved colonial boat believed to be built in Australia between 1810-1820 An inlay of the boat has been installed where it was found The actual boat will be exhibited at the National Maritime Museum Martin PlacePerhaps the most visually impressive stop on the line Martin Place’s metro adjoins the existing station and connects with the eastern suburbs train line A blended design transitions the surrounding walls from stone to the red tiling of the heavy rail station Passengers will need to traverse two sets of escalators to go from street level to platforms The first lower level forms part of a 40-metre high atrium area that will be open to the public without tapping on to the train system allowing access to the various shops and businesses connected to the station Martin Place station also features “Muru Giligu” or the “path of light” in the local Indigenous language – a pedestrian tunnel with seating banks illuminated by a constantly changing array of colours and matching soundscape that cycles through classical music and a soundtrack of owls and birds chirping The extravagance of Martin Place station was part-funded by Macquarie Group who were paid hundreds of millions of dollars by the government to build the new metro precinct The banking giant paid hundreds of millions more from its own pockets to acquire the air rights above the station GadigalThe space-age feel of Gadigal station – known as Pitt St during planning when it was proposed to alleviate pressure on the nearby Town Hall station – is clear the moment passengers step onto its platforms The platforms appear as fluorescent-lit white tubes lined by 11,000 individual aluminium pole-like panels on the walls When standing at certain areas of the platforms at Gadigal commuters may be about two metres off the top of the Cross City road tunnel The two street entrances to Gadigal station contrast the atmosphere below as passengers ride escalators through areas punctuated by mammoth concrete columns with a distinct industrial feel CentralThe Metro platforms at Central station are among the most modern elements of the historic station Commuters will ride the longest escalators in the southern hemisphere Sydneysiders were forced to grin and bear 150 weekend possessions –where buses replaced trains – so Central station could be renovated Its new refurbishments include improved pedestrian tunnels The chief of the Metro project for much of the city section’s construction, Tim Parker, told the Guardian that part of the vast stone walling was deliberately manufactured with soft spots He hopes passengers will one day be able to seamlessly transfer at Central from a metro train to a high-speed rail platform WaterlooWaterloo station, which appears as a rusted box from the steet, includes large-scale art on its interior walls including a striking mural of the Indigenous dancer Roscoe. Passengers on escalators move past an installation piece of 1,000 Indigenous footprints, moulded from the actual feet of 75 local Indigenous people. The metallic footprints were installed by abseiling workers during construction. Digging for Waterloo station provided a steady stream of discoveries similar to that in Barangaroo. Old badges, spoons and coins – including one from the Byzantine era – were found. Those items have been installed in museum-like displays near the station’s secure bike parking. Teams were careful to protect the 141-year-old heritage-listed Waterloo congregational church, which is adjacent to the station. They used more than 20km of ground anchors to pin back walls and about 6,500 square metres of shotcrete – concrete pneumatically sprayed at high velocity onto an overhead surface. Share via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this article Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe and the clearance rate nationally dipped below 70 per cent for the first time this year as sellers and buyers joined the holidaymakers taking advantage of the long weekend in most states Scheduled auctions dropped to 1281 – down from 2380 a week earlier – while the preliminary clearance rate fell to 67.3 per cent across the capitals SaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy link Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe. Follow the topics, people and companies that matter to you. The North Shore’s biggest street party will explode with new features and events including music Starting with the street parade from 10.30am on Saturday 7 September hundreds of members from community groups will dance and sing their way through the Chatswood CBD down Anderson Street and Victoria Avenue past The Concourse finishing near Chatswood Chase.   The parade signals the start of one huge day of activities Willoughby City Council Mayor Tanya Taylor said this year’s program has been refreshed to be more exciting and diverse and video gaming mean there’s something for all interests and age groups,” Mayor Taylor said The Chatswood StreetFair is one of many events during the Emerge Festival held from the 1 September to 13 October. Go to www.emergefestival.com.au to see the full festival program E: [email protected] but from what we know so far – it sounds like it’s going to be worth it The first stage of Sydney Metro (Sydney Metro Northwest) opened back in May 2019 – a high speed stretch of train line running from Chatswood to Rouse Hill’s Tallawong Station The most recent stretch to open was the Sydney Metro City line between Chatswood and Sydenham, which opened on Monday, August 19 The metro journey times are as follows: You can view the full Sydney Metro map over here.You can learn more and plan your journey here National developer Goldfields has appointed ULTRA Building Co to construct its Chatswood apartment development, The Bryson CEO of Goldfields, Lachlan Thompson, said ULTRA Building Co has been appointed to build the luxury residential and mixed-use building and will play a leading role in meeting growing demand for premium apartments, retail and office space in Chatswood “The ULTRA team has extensive experience across the residential and commercial sectors We have been working collaboratively with the project team to ensure this project gets off the ground without compromise Partnering with such a high-calibre builder and one with a 4-star iCIRT accreditation to bring our vision for The Bryson to fruition Founder and Managing Director of Goldfields, Marco Gattino, said the commencement of Goldfields’ high-rise tower in Chatswood represents the beginning of the developer’s plans to build a long-term Sydney presence “Goldfields has a solid track record of delivering quality building projects across the residential and commercial sectors and we are excited to bring that experience to the Sydney market," Gattino said "With demand for well-located real estate remaining strong, Sydney’s luxury residential market has performed well Gattino said Chatswood is one of the mosy dynamic suburbs in Sydney's Lower North Shore one of Australia’s most sought-after places to live and work and "[Chatswood] is home to great shopping, fine dining, and superb road and rail links. Ensuring the inner urban lifestyle is accessible to all is important to Goldfields and we’re proud to be providing local purchasers with the opportunity to buy into the premium end of the Sydney apartment market.” Goldfields’ footprint continues to expand in Australia’s other capital cities with major projects in Brisbane (88 Robertson Street) and Melbourne (The Raleigh) currently underway Adrian Sicari, Managing Director of ULTRA Building Co, said the ULTRA team is delighted to be working with Goldfields on the development of this iconic addition to Chatswood’s skyline “The Bryson development will supercharge the Chatswood CBD by bolstering economic activity and retail and commercial space in this increasingly significant activity centre,” Sicari said Construction is forecast to be completed by Q4 2026 Designed by Make Architects and delivered by Fraser and Partners two and three-bedroom and full 360-degree penthouse apartments A pool terrace complete with rooftop gardens barbecue facilities and an outdoor fireplace will further enhance the urban resort feel and strike a balance between city living and quiet retreat Integrating into the vibrant public realm of Chatswood is a ground floor retail offering that acts as a threshold between the neighbourhood and the private residences above Strata office suites will be located on level two and three Chatswood has a burgeoning activity centre that is home to corporate headquarters and good proximity to public and private transport corridors The dim sum menu is available from 11am until 3pm and the trolleys are packed with all the classics: steaming prawn har gow well-seasoned and tender salt and pepper squid and more Canary-yellow egg custard tarts are buttery as are piping-hot tea and a crisp Tsingtao the room is adorned with glittering rectangular crystal lights and golden satin chairs it’s all about what’s in those baskets The three-bedroom property at 2 Fairyland Avenue had a guide of $1.55 million – a price point as rare as its block size of 266 square metres for a house in the suburb. Only five of the 17 buyers, almost all young families hoping to upsize, were able to get a look in as bidding started straight away at $1.45 million and rose quickly in large increments of $100,000 and $50,000. A young family upgrading from an apartment nearby nabbed the keys, outbidding an investor. The reserve was $1.7 million. It was one of 470 homes scheduled to go under the hammer in Sydney on Saturday. By evening, Domain Group recorded a preliminary auction clearance rate of 67.7 per cent from 300 reported results, while 70 auctions were withdrawn. Withdrawn auctions are counted as unsold properties when calculating the clearance rate. The home was owned and designed by the late architect Maurice John Perry of Hely Horne Perry Architects. The firm has worked on projects such as Bondi Junction Plaza, the Piccadilly Centre in the CBD and Narellan Town Centre among many others. Ray White Upper North Shore’s Jessica Cao said the property was not a standard price or a standard home. 13 of the best homes for sale in New South Wales Dee Why: This Sydney suburb is a family-favourite Optical illusion house hides a staggering secret “The original council plans had that [block] as a driveway for the shops, but it was scrapped. That’s why it’s so tiny,” Cao said. “It shows the market needs small, affordable homes in the area compared to the typical 900 square metres of land with four or five-bedroom houses,” she said. “No young family can afford to buy that.” 2 Baths2 ParkingView listing Elsewhere a DA-approved house within metres of Maroubra Beach sold for $500,000 more than when it last sold 19 months ago even after it passed in at auction The three-bedroom double-fronted full brick home at 27 Tyrwhitt Street had a guide of $3.3 million. Bidding kicked off at $2.9 million as three out of the four registered buyers, who were a mix of builders and investors, threw their hats in the ring. But it stalled at $3.36 million where it passed in. It eventually sold for $3.4 million. The reserve was $3.5 million. McGrath Maroubra’s Josh Karam said the buyers plan to renovate it and live in it before selling it again. “They have bought, built and sold in the past, so they will enjoy this home too. You avoid capital gains tax when you make it your primary residence,” he said. Karam said coastal homes hold up well in any property cycle. Maroubra’s median house price rose 12 per cent to $2.8 million in the year to March. 3 Baths2 ParkingView listing In Darlinghurst, a mixed-used terrace at 95 Crown Street sold for $2,508,000 to an investor who lives in the neighbourhood. The four-bedroom home, which had a studio and a rooftop terrace, had a guide of $2.35 million and drew four registered buyers. Bidding opened at $2 million and three buyers helped push it past its $2.5 million reserve. LJ Hooker Double Bay’s Mark Matthews said the successful buyer outbid an owner-occupier, from Melbourne’s St Kilda, and plans to flip the home. “He is a solicitor by trade, but his side hustle is flipping properties. He has his own builder and he project-manages himself,” Matthews said. He said while properties were taking longer to sell, he only takes properties to auction if there is enough interest. The home last sold for $2.75 million in 2022, records show. The suburb’s median house price dropped 8.5 per cent to $2,075,000 in the year to March.