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According to locals, Pyrmont is the best place to live in Sydney

Domain Property News •
November 12, 2026 • 05:59 PM
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Just minutes from the CBD, Pyrmont pairs harbourfront living and city connections with a strong community spirit.

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“When we moved into our apartment, you couldn’t see anybody; you couldn’t talk to anybody because they’re all locked up in their apartments,” she explains. A party was her way to meet the neighbours.

“When we moved into our apartment, you couldn’t see anybody; you couldn’t talk to anybody because they’re all locked up in their apartments,” she explains. A party was her way to meet the neighbours.

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Since then, Walker has worked tirelessly with the staff at the local community centre to create a vibrant and inclusive neighbourhood.

“When we first moved here, there were five activities in five groups in the

“In my view, it’s the best place to live in Sydney,” says Walker. “I’m standing on my balcony at the moment, looking over Sydney Harbour, waiting for the ferry to come in.”

Walker says restoring Pyrmont’s ferry service is one of many achievements by resident action groups that lobby for better public transport and improvements to the suburb’s social and physical amenity.

Walker says restoring Pyrmont’s ferry service is one of many achievements by resident action groups that lobby for better public transport and improvements to the suburb’s social and physical amenity.

Change is on the horizon with the renewal of Blackwattle Bay, the former Sydney Fish Market site, where Mirvac was signed as the development partner earlier this year.

Change is on the horizon with the renewal of Blackwattle Bay, the former Sydney Fish Market site, where Mirvac was signed as the development partner earlier this year.

Local agent Ian Qiu says it’s too early to speculate on what will ultimately be delivered at the 10.4-

“From my point of view, it’s definitely going to be good for our area in terms of giving people better awareness of Pyrmont,” he says. “A lot of people assume Pyrmont is just mainly Harris Street and the casino, but when they start exploring, they start realising how nice Pyrmont is.”

“From my point of view, it’s definitely going to be good for our area in terms of giving people better awareness of Pyrmont,” he says. “A lot of people assume Pyrmont is just mainly Harris Street and the casino, but when they start exploring, they start realising how nice Pyrmont is.”

Positioned just two kilometres west of the CBD, the suburb is already linked by light rail and will welcome Metro services in 2032. “It’s another positive for Pyrmont,” says Qiu.

Positioned just two kilometres west of the CBD, the suburb is already linked by light rail and will welcome Metro services in 2032. “It’s another positive for Pyrmont,” says Qiu.

Best street in Pyrmont Refinery Drive is the closest street to the waterfront and the apartments there have north-facing water views. There’s no through traffic, so it’s very pleasant, with prices starting in the early $2 million for a two-bedder and about $3.5 million for a three-bedder.

Refinery Drive is the closest street to the waterfront and the apartments there have north-facing water views. There’s no through traffic, so it’s very pleasant, with prices starting in the early $2 million for a two-bedder and about $3.5 million for a three-bedder.

Best coffee in Pyrmont Pirrama Park Kiosk is run by a local resident and has become a go-to for the local community, young and old. It’s right next to the kids’ play area, so it’s great for young families, and it also has a nice seating area for people to come and chill.

Pirrama Park Kiosk is run by a local resident and has become a go-to for the local community, young and old. It’s right next to the kids’ play area, so it’s great for young families, and it also has a nice seating area for people to come and chill.

Pyrmont hidden gems There’s a really nice spot to watch the fireworks right at the end of Point Street. We call it the Cliff of Pyrmont, but its correct name is Giba Park. It’s a beautiful park with uninterrupted views of the Harbour Bridge.

There’s a really nice spot to watch the fireworks right at the end of Point Street. We call it the Cliff of Pyrmont, but its correct name is Giba Park. It’s a beautiful park with uninterrupted views of the Harbour Bridge.

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