Waterloo

Lifestyle

Still respectful of its aboriginal heritage and industrial past, the inner city neighbourhood of Waterloo, is skillfully embracing the future with cutting-edge galleries, a slow food scene, underground bars and cool festivals.

At the heart of Sydney’s aptly named ‘food and arts’ precinct, is the uber cool Danks Street. This centrepiece is where, providores, bakers and artisans, have inspired the avant garde transformation of Waterloo.
Enroll in a cooking class at Italian providore Fratelli Fresh, try the heart-warming rustic fare at award-winning Danks Street Depot, or munch down on a late night burger at Baffi and Mo.

If you have an eye for design, exploring the streets of Waterloo is always an adventure. Collect a striking piece of Contemporary art, invest in a handmade designer jewellery piece, or enhance your living space with charming vintage furniture, amazing contemporary furniture, or a one-of-a-kind piece of artwork - ultimately your aesthetic sky is the limit.

On Saturdays, fresh foodies grab a kale smoothie and chat ‘all things green’ with the farmers at the Eveleigh Farmers' Market. Sports fans cheer for their favourite team at nearby Redfern Park oval, and music lovers gravitate to the historical Carriageworks, a multi-venue showcasing an eclectic program of music, retro dance parties, theatre and mini-festivals.

You also have Crown Square fitness centre with resort style swimming pool, spa and gym, leafy gardens and lawns for basking in the sun and a Coles Supermarket, all for your convenience.
Transport is a no-brainer with bus routes into the city and easy access to Green Square underground railway station or Redfern railway station, and a very affordable 10 minute taxi to both domestic and international airports.

Unlike its namesake, the battle of Waterloo, this suburb has no chance of being defeated, rather surrendering itself to a dramatic evolution that has transformed it’s neighbourhood into a post-industrial urban village.

People

Waterloo has gone from a blue-collar district to a white-hot residential enclave. Cool, artsy and multicultural it appeals to the alternative set, professionals, creative types and the defiant old timer who has witnessed it’s reinvention.

It is also a popular base camp for both business and leisure travellers with every convenience available just hop, skip and jump from the city. Come the weekend, you’ll also find Sydneysiders in the mix, scouring the funky furniture shops and galleries.

Homes

Waterloo is where industrial strength meets stylish sophistication. Elegant apartments boasting luxurious space, natural light and opulent trimmings are creatively camouflaged behind old factory and warehouse facades and corrugated iron roofs.

Tired terraced houses and semi-detached homes have been reinvented into designer residences, and ultra-modern apartment developments with resort-style facilities are changing the landscape of this innovative urban village.

Transport

+ Waterloo is serviced by State Transit Authority Sydney Buses routes to the Sydney CBD.
+ Green Square underground railway station, on the Airport line of the Sydney Trains network, is located in the south-west corner of the suburb.
+ Redfern railway station is located close to the north-west corner of the suburb.

Schools

+ Our Lady of Mount Carmel School, Waterloo (OLMC) is a Catholic systemic primary school
+ Located atop Observatory Hill, overlooking the Sydney CBD, Fort Street PS provides an extraordinary and challenging learning experience for students from Kindergarten to Year 6
+ Green Square is a medium to long term program primarily for students experiencing challenges with their behaviour

Recreational Facilities

+ Fernside Skate Park is famous among Sydney’s skate community. Equipped with stairs, ramps, rails and benches, it replicates the style of the streets.
+ The Waterloo library is located in the historic Waterloo Town Hall. It host several exciting features including the Koori Collection, free wifi and a weekly story time for children.