Monterey

St George suburban-steady, with quiet streets, local parks and an easy pace. Down-to-earth and good for a no-fuss daily walk.

Bayside and down-to-earth, with Sir Joseph Banks Park's off-leash green and a working history close to the surface. Practical, friendly and good for a no-fuss walk.

A bayside pocket with Botany Bay sand and foreshore paths. Breezy, low-key and made for a waterside walk.

Bayside-busy and diverse, with Botany Bay beaches and parks a short hop away. Practical, well-fed and good for a waterside walk.

Tucked by the Wolli Creek bushland valley, with leafy streets and trails close by. Quiet, green and made for a walk.

Old warehouses turned cafes and roasters, with foodie weekends and room to spread out. South Sydney's quiet upgrade, easy-going and dog-friendly.

A leafy heritage garden suburb of quiet streets and green pockets. Calm, walkable and easy with a dog.

Eastside-handy between Maroubra and Eastgardens, with golf greens and local parks close by. Practical, growing and good for a no-fuss daily walk.

Quiet St George suburbia with local parks and easy rail. Family-paced and good for a no-fuss walk.

A bayside pocket with Botany Bay sand and foreshore paths. Breezy, low-key and made for a waterside walk.