The immediate neighbourhood is quiet. The house is within 7 kms of Sydney CBD, 3 kms to bustly Newtown, and 2 kms to Marrickville with its vibrant arts and music scene. Less than 1km away is a local supermarket, a good butcher, an excellent cheese larder, a fruit and vegetable store, two pharmacists and a number of other shops. Local restaurants reflect the diverse multicultural history of the area, and the restaurants of Newtown are close by. The house is well served by public transport with buses, trains and light rail all providing easy, frequent and fast options for getting around Sydney and to the Sydney Opera House, major art galleries and museums, retail centres and other adjoining areas.