Greenwich NSW, 2065
Greenwich Real Estate: Suburb Profile
Are you looking at Greenwich, NSW 2065 to buy? It's important to understand if it is suitable for you (and your family?). The Homes.com.au suburb profile focuses on providing the best information on Greenwich house prices, demographics & market trends so we can equip you in making the best decision on your future property purchase.
If you are new to Greenwich, continue reading for a brief historical overview to find out more about the lifestyle and what the suburb has to offer.
Overview Greenwich, a suburb on a peninsula, is on Lower North Short, New South Wales. Located in the LGA of the Municipality of Lane Cove, Greenwich is north of the Sydney Harbour and is 7 kilometres northwest of the central business district of Sydney. It is neighboured by Wollstonecraft, Northwood, Woolwich, Waverton, and Birchgrove.
Greenwich covers an area of 1.7 square kilometres and had a population of 5,613 people (2016 census).
Living in Greenwich Greenwich is an exclusive upscale suburb. It is a low-key suburb offering close-knit communities and leafy streetscapes. Older families, retirees, and professionals love how quiet this suburb is. They also love the incredible water views.
The suburb does not have a large shopping centre. It also does not have a nightlife to speak of. It, however, has some coffee shops and restaurants and a small grocery with essentials. The suburb has a school - the Greenwich Public School for primary pupils.
Greenwich is serviced by the train stations in nearby St Leonards and Wollstonecraft. Bus Route 265 of State Transit and the Sydney Ferries Cockatoo Island ferry services on the Greenwich Point ferry wharf are other modes of transportation in and out of Greenwich.
History of Greenwich Greenwich got its name from Greenwich in London. The first inhabitants of Greenwich were the Cammeraygal clan of the Eora Nation, who lived along the harbour's shores.
The Europeans entered the area in 1788. Lieutenant Henry Ball happened to pass by the area on his way back to Middle Harbour. Land grants were released in 1794. In the 1880s, industries began to develop in the area.
Find out more about the Greenwich property market by partnering with an accomplished Greenwich real estate agent using our find agent page.
