Living in Crows Nest
Crows Nest is a suburb on the Lower North Shore of Sydney, located 5 kilometres north of the Sydney CBD, in the local government area of North Sydney Council.
History
Crows Nest was originally part of a 524-acre land grant made to Edward Wollstonecraft in 1821, who built a cottage, the 'Crow's Nest' and, according to his business partner Alexander Berry, chose the name "on account of its elevated and commanding position". This site is now the building site of North Sydney Demonstration School and the gates of Crows Nest House (added in the 1880s) still stand at the Pacific Highway entrance to the school.
Transport Links
The Warringah Freeway runs along the northern border of Crows Nest and the Pacific Highway is a major road along the western border, providing excellent road links to both the City and the other suburbs of Greater Sydney. Crows Nest is also well serviced by fast buses and a rail service in nearby St Leonards.
Shopping and Recreation
Crows Nest is a significant commercial district which is noted for its variety of shops and restaurants, with Willoughby Road noted as one of Sydney’s best known “eat streets”. This suburb is also host to The Crows Nest Festival, with hundreds of stalls, international musicians, street performers, food and cultural performances.
Schools
Within walking distance or a short drive there are many state schools including the well know North Sydney High. Nearby private schools include Loreto and Monte Saint Angelo.