Convenience and connectivity: Sydney's best apartments within proximity to transport links
Location is a crucial factor for property buyers, especially in Sydney, where commuting during peak traffic hours can be a nightmare. However, the presence of key public transport links, particularly train stations, has become a major consideration for homebuyers seeking convenient travel options within the city.
Sydney's transport infrastructure received a significant boost with the timely completion of the Metro North West Line, Australia's first fully-automated driverless passenger railway. This $8.3 billion project was delivered $1 billion under budget and saw 13 metro stations created and 4,000 new commuter car parking spaces.
Expanding from the city's northwest, the metro rail project is now extending beneath Sydney Harbour, encompassing new underground city stations and extending further to Bankstown in the southwest. By 2024, Sydney will have a 66-kilometre standalone metro railway system with 31 metro railway stations.
With such promising infrastructure developments on the horizon, we have compiled a list of some of Sydney's best apartments located within close proximity to these essential transport links, making commuting a breeze.
Project: The Landmark Quarter
Suburb: St Leonards
Developer: New Hope Evergreen
New Hope Evergreen recently unveiled The Landmark Quarter in St Leonards, their second development in the Lower North Shore suburb.
The project, comprising three towers designed by renowned architecture firm Rothelowman, is just a five-minute walk to St Leonards Train Station, and even closer to bus stops that lead into the CBD. The future Crows Nest Metro Station will also offer a convenient transport option.
The Landmark Quarter offers a range of one, two, and three-bedroom apartments, as well as a selection of four-bedroom penthouses and a limited number of townhomes.
The mini masterplan features an oasis pool, sauna and hot spa, cinema room, private dining and games room, outdoor dining and barbecue areas.
Project: Delano Crows Nest
Suburb: Crows Nest
Developer: Lindsay Bennelong
Delano in Crows Nest by developer Lindsay Bennelong is just five minutes from the new Sydney Metro railway in Crows Nest, which is expected to be complete next year. It will take just five minutes to get into the city.
Numerous bus routes in close proximity ensure additional transportation flexibility, with Chatswood reachable in just four minutes and Martin Place in seven minutes.
The development itself features one, two, and three-bedroom apartments, including some with studies, and seven townhomes along Hayberry Lane.
Prices start from just over $1 million for the project which is slated for completion in early 2025.
Project: AURA by Aqualand
Suburb: North Sydney
Developer: Aqualand
Situated in North Sydney, Aura by Aqualand stands at the heart of a vibrant transformation.
Backed by substantial investments and planned meticulously for decades, this development offers residents an array of amenities right on their doorstep, with the new metro line ideally positioned.
The Victoria Cross Metro Station will be mere steps away from AURA, while the nearby North Sydney Train Station will also provide convenient access.
Designed in collaboration with esteemed architecture firm Woods Bagot, Aqualand's four-tower structure, with its distinctive undulating facade, adds to the allure of North Sydney.
Residences at Aura range from one to four bedrooms, with prices starting at $1.09 million.
Project: La Luna Residences
Suburb: Burwood
Developer: Conquest
La Luna Residences in Burwood presents an effortless commuting experience, with a multitude of transport options right outside its doors.
A range of bus stops conveniently located nearby complements the short walk to Burwood Train Station. Furthermore, the proposed Burwood Metro line, situated in close proximity to La Luna, will provide even greater connectivity.
Developed by Conquest, La Luna Residences has nearly sold out, with only a few remaining two-bedroom apartments available.
Spanning 80 sqm and featuring two bathrooms and a car space, these remaining apartments start at $995,000.