NewinOz

Hi All,

I've just moved to Sydney and i'm looking to rent a studio / one bed flat. I've spent the last few days selecting potential locations.

I'm just wondered if anyone can provide me their opinion on the following areas:

- Potts Point
- Elizabeth Bay
- Rushcutters Bay

Looks like I need to sign up to a six month lease, so hoping to be careful where I end up

NickyC

They're all adjoining suburbs and practically identical so they're all the same really.

You have to run the gauntlet of Kings Cross to get to both Potts Point and Elizabeth Bay whereas Rushcutters Bay is just past the Cross. Potts Point and Elizabeth Bay consist of literally thousands of flats so you won't be alone. Plenty of cafes, shops and restaurants. Can be noisy if you're close to the Cross itself.

They're all perfectly OK for singles (as long as you're not offended by having to walk past the odd strip club and methadone clinic to get to the station ).

asher

I agree with that especially the can be noisy. From rushcutter bay you can walk up the hill to edgecliff station
all have nice parts and not so nice parts inner east is not cheap but not at the top end either.

NewinOz

Hi Guys,

Thanks for the response. So are there any alternative locations you can suggest that I should consider?

mecheng

All I can suggest is that you ensure it's close to a train station (usually preferable to bus in Sydney) and convenient location for work.

medwaymark

Homebush Bay (Wentworth Point) has some great apartments & great community......public transport isn't that hot though!

Steve2009

All those suburbs are also walking distance from the CBD and the walk in to work through the parks is delightful. I've stayed there many times while working in Sydney. The proximity of the Cross is a little off-putting but unless you're taking the train you don't necessarily need to go there.