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Edgecliff is a small suburb in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney, located 4 kilometres east of the Sydney central business district, in the local government area of the Municipality of Woollahra.

History

The suburb takes its name from the location- on the edge of a cliff. The area was largely dominated by the Glenrock Estate, granted to Sir Edward Knox in the 1800s, the buildings of which are now on the Register of the National Estate. The grounds now house the highly exclusive Ascham School.

Transport Links

Edgecliff Railway Station is an underground station on the Eastern Suburbs line of the CityRail network. A bus interchange is located above the station, with services going into the city, CBD and beyond.

Shopping and Recreation

Edgecliff Eastpoint and The Edgecliff Centre provide shopping facilities close to the railway station. Neighbouring Double Bay is home to some of Sydney’s most exclusive shopping and boutique fashions and dining. The Weigall Sports Field provides spaces for soccer, rugby and cricket.

Schools

Edgecliff is home to one of Sydney’s most prestigious girl’s schools: Ascham School, as well as Sydney Grammar Preparatory.