Living in Northbridge
Northbridge is a suburb on the Lower North Shore of Sydney, located 7 kilometres north of the Sydney central business district, in the local government area of Willoughby.
History
Northbridge took its name from its location, north of a sandstone suspension bridge built in 1892, originally known as North Sydney Bridge. It has been known as the Northbridge and Cammeray Suspension Bridge but is now called the Long Gully Bridge.
Transport Links
The area is very well serviced by a number of bus routes from the main terminus in the City, and the CBD is also easily reached by a short drive along the Warringah Freeway.
Shopping and Recreation
Northbridge Plaza is a shopping centre on Eastern Valley Way that features a range of shops including a supermarket, chemists and arange of specialty shops. Northbridge also features a spectacular 18-hole harbour view golf course, soccer club, sailing club, marina, salt water baths, tennis courts and a selection of parks and local reserves. The nearby Willoughby Leisure Centre also provides a range of leisure facilities, and the popular Northbridge Sailing Club holds races on Sundays with nearby Seaforth Sailing Club.
Schools
The suburbs close proximity to Mosman and North Sydney ensures the area is well serviced with schooling and day care facilities.