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Lavender Bay is a harbourside suburb on the lower North Shore of Sydney, located 3 kilometres north of the Sydney CBD, in the local government area of North Sydney Council. Located on the west of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Lavender Bay boasts extensive views of Sydney Harbour.

History

Lavender Bay was named after the bosun, George Lavender, from the prison hulk “Phoenix”, which was moored there for many years.

Transport Links

A ferry terminal is located in the bay, with regular services to Circular Quay in the CBD, and Lavender Bay is also well positioned for easy access to both the Pacific Highway and the Warringah Freeway.

Shopping, Recreations and Schools

A mainly residential suburb, Lavender Bay’s excellent location means that a vast array of shopping, dining, schooling and leisure facilities are all only a few minutes away, and the panoramic views and beautiful harbour-side living allow the residents to enjoy the excitement of inner city life with the more relaxed pace of a peaceful suburb.