Mummy

Anybody been to see it? I am led to believe that the new suburb of Newington is really quite nice, with swish new apartments and houses for rent, a 400 ha park on the doorstep, world class sporting facilities, the rivercat into the CBD, or the train to N, S, E, or W. Is it really so good?

lizzel

I have only seen it from the Olympic Stadium when I went to see the Grand Final of Rugby League a couple of years ago. To be honest, the Stadium and grounds surrounding it were amazing. There are lots of statues and sculptures and information of past Olympics right around the Area.
However, the village itself didn't look too hot. They have put a lot of time and effort into it when they built the stadium as they built it with converting it into a housing estate in mind. But it looked quite compact. The train station is near by, but what you have to remember is it will be shared by all the sports fans as well.

Mummy

Thanks lizzel, yes sharing transport at times of sporting events is something I haven't considered. Still, might be worth a look if i ever get there!

bondipom

I am not sure what life there is in there. The area used to be a toxic dump so I would grab an old map and work out what type of factory was there. I work nearby. Worth checking out but if you are renting units I would head to the Eastern Burbs for life and proximity to the CBD.

It also gets hot out west.

Carol in Oz

I wouldnt live there if they were giving away houses.

RichS

The Bulldogs play their home games in the Olympic complex at either Telstra or the Showground.

That simple fact in itself should be more than enough to guide you elsewhere.

Mummy

OK guys, maybe it isn't worth a look! Perhaps I'll stick to my Hornsby/Pennant Hills/Pymble areas then!

Any bad things to say about these? (I know the commute to the CBD will be 45mins to 1 hour)!