Living in McMahons Point
McMahons Point is a harbourside suburb on the Lower North Shore of Sydney, located 3 kilometres north of the Sydney central business district, in the local government area of North Sydney Council. McMahons Point sits on the peninsula flanked by Berrys Bay to the west and Lavender Bay to the east. The lower tip of the peninsula is known as Blues Point, which offers expansive views of Port Jackson (Sydney Harbour).
History
McMahons Point is named after Maurice McMahon, an Irish manufacturer of brushes and combs who, in 1864, built his home on the headland. He became mayor of the borough of Victoria (later North Sydney) in 1890.
Transport Links
McMahons Point is well located for easy train, bus and ferry travel to the CBD. Buses and trains from North Sydney and ferries from McMahons Point wharf can have you in the city in less than 20 minutes.
Shopping and Recreation
At the northern end of Blues Point Road there is a concentration of street cafés and restaurants and some speciality retail stores. McMahons Point has a number of parks and reserves including Blues Point Reserve with a well-equipped playground and the waterfront Sawmillers Reserve, an excellent picnic location and a great spot to watch the New Year's Eve fireworks.
Schools and Institutions
North Sydney Girls' and Boys' High Schools are the state schools in the area, with The Australian Catholic University and the Northern Sydney Institute of TAFE are also close by.
