Lidcombe

River-close and practical, with foreshore parks and open space nearby. Down-to-earth and good for an easy lap.

Western Sydney-practical and diverse, with local parks and easy rail. Down-to-earth and good for a daily walk.

Leafy western suburbia with local parks and open green. Down-to-earth, family-paced and good for a walk.

Quiet western suburbia with local parks and open space. Down-to-earth and good for an easy walk.

Acres of parkland, wetland boardwalks and wide-open green where the Games once roared. One of Sydney's biggest stretches of room to run — dog very welcome.

Parramatta-close and diverse, with Lebanese eats and local parks nearby. Busy, well-fed and good for an easy lap.

Riverside parks and foreshore paths along the Parramatta, with quiet suburban streets to match. Low-key, green-edged and good for an easy waterside walk.

History on every corner and Parramatta Park's wide green minutes away. Western Sydney's old heart, walkable and surprisingly leafy with a dog in tow.

The Hills at its roomy best: bigger blocks, leafy reserves and parks you can actually let loose in. Suburban calm with space the inner city can only dream of.

Western Sydney-diverse and family-paced, with local parks close by. Down-to-earth and good for a daily walk.