East Lindfield, NSW 2070

East Lindfield life is very much about family, with wide streets, leafy parks and peaceful gardens framing its generous houses, both classic and contemporary.

This small, sought-after enclave is bordered by Garigal National Park as well as reaches of Middle Harbour and Gordons Creek, making it a wonderful recreational playground. Two Creeks Track follows the water through bushland trails, where you'll easily forget that the city is less than half an hour away.

East Lindfield life is very much about family. Its streets are wide, leafy and peaceful and its generous houses, both classic and contemporary, are nestled on large blocks, often with breathtaking gardens and pools.

There's a small cluster of shops on Hughes Place for your day to day needs, including an IGA, fruit and veg and an award-winning gourmet butcher – your classic local shopping village where it's easy to park and never too hectic! This is also where you'll find the much-loved Deli in the Park, which sits opposite a fenced playground so you can linger over while you watch your kids at play. Live locally and it will undoubtedly become your favoured meeting place. Once a month you might also find yourself perusing the stalls at That Great Market at the East Lindfield Community Hall, a sustainable and ethical market showcasing local makers, designers and producers.

Given East Lindfield's family orientation, it's no surprise that there are plenty of sporting and recreational facilities on offer. Lindfield Oval is home to the Lindfield Cricket Club, which offers people of all ages the opportunity to play competitively. Kids can also enjoy cricket and soccer at Wellington Sportsground which backs onto bushland near Carroll Creek. The merger of two clubs (Lindfield and Roseville Rollers), each with histories dating back more than 60 years, Lindfield Rollers Bowling Club is perfect for a casual game of bowls followed by a drink in the lounge.

For keen golfers, neighbouring Roseville Golf Club is widely regarded as one of Sydney's friendliest and most appealing private golf clubs. Alternatively you can perfect your swing at distinguished Killara Golf Club or the public course at Gordon Golf Club.

There are many sought-after schools in the area. The suburb itself is home to Lindfield East Public School, East Lindfield Community Pre-school and Thomas Carlyle Children's Centre. Nearby you'll also find Killara High School which regularly ranks among Sydney's top non-selective government secondary schools while Montessori Excelsior School, Highfields Preparatory & Kindergarten School and Masada College regularly rank among the top five non-government primary schools. Other leading local schools include Newington College Lindfield Preparatory School, Knox Grammar School, Ravenswood School for Girls and Pymble Ladies' College.

Local bus routes take you to Chatswood, Lindfield train station, North Sydney and the Sydney CBD, the latter taking approximately 30 minutes. You could also stroll to Lindfield station, with a trip to Wynyard station taking 25 minutes.

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