Rockdale

Tucked by the Wolli Creek bushland valley, with leafy streets and trails close by. Quiet, green and made for a walk.

Bayside and breezy on Botany Bay, with foreshore paths and a sandy front. Low-key and made for a waterside walk.

Old warehouses turned cafes and roasters, with foodie weekends and room to spread out. South Sydney's quiet upgrade, easy-going and dog-friendly.

A bayside pocket with Botany Bay sand and foreshore paths. Breezy, low-key and made for a waterside walk.

Wolli Creek green and bushland trails on the doorstep, with quiet leafy streets. Low-key and made for a nature walk.

A leafy heritage garden suburb of quiet streets and green pockets. Calm, walkable and easy with a dog.

Bayside and down-to-earth, with Sir Joseph Banks Park's off-leash green and a working history close to the surface. Practical, friendly and good for a no-fuss walk.

Apartment-new and airport-close, with planes for company and parks tucked between the towers. Practical, well-connected and handy for a quick walk before a flight.

Eastside-practical between Maroubra and Eastgardens, with Heffron Park's big green close by. Down-to-earth, handy and good for a no-fuss walk.

High-rise new and river-close, with Cooks River wetlands and foreshore paths nearby. Shiny, walkable and handy for a quick lap.