Sydney Olympic Park

A leafy river peninsula on the Bay Run, with foreshore parks and ferry calm. Quiet, scenic and made for a waterside stroll.

The inner west's Little Italy of the river — espresso, deli runs and the Bay Run a short lead away. Suburban, warm and reliably dog-friendly.

Leafy and family-paced in the north, with quiet parks and easy light rail. Suburban-calm and good for an everyday walk.

Parramatta-close and diverse, with local parks and an easy pace. Practical, well-fed and good for a daily walk.

A waterfront peninsula of new towers, with foreshore paths and Olympic Park's parklands close by. Shiny, breezy and built for an easy lap.

Western suburban-steady with a leafy creek and local parks close by. Down-to-earth and good for a walk.

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

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

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

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.