Northwood

A leafy harbour peninsula of quiet streets, waterfront reserves and ferry-stop calm. The lower north shore at its most hushed — made for a slow, scenic lap.

Bushland-backed on Lane Cove National Park's edge, with quiet streets and reserves close by. Leafy, low-key and handy to trails for a proper walk.

Bushland on the doorstep and a proper village at the centre. Lane Cove trades inner-city buzz for national-park trails and big green breathing room.

A leafy harbour peninsula of quiet streets and waterfront reserves. Hushed, green and made for a scenic waterside walk.

A north shore business hub of towers and easy transport, with green pockets close by. Practical and handy for a quick lap.

Leafy and riverside, with bushland reserves and quiet streets close by. Hushed lower north shore calm, made for a slow walk.

Leafy and bush-edged, with quiet streets and reserves close by. Low-key north shore calm, made for an easy walk.