Oatlands

Asian-grocer abundance and quiet leafy streets in the north, with parks close by. Diverse, well-fed and easy for a daily walk.

A leafy, bush-edged pocket of quiet streets and village calm. Green, hushed and made for an easy walk.

Leafy, family-paced and well-connected, with quiet parks and good eats around the station. The north's reliable all-rounder, easy-going with a dog.

Parramatta-close and diverse, with local parks and an easy pace. Practical, well-fed and good for a daily walk.

Western Sydney-practical and diverse, with local parks and easy rail. Down-to-earth and good for a daily walk.

Leafy and family-paced in the north, with quiet parks and easy light rail. Suburban-calm and good for an everyday walk.

Riverside parks and foreshore paths along the Parramatta, with quiet suburban streets to match. Low-key, green-edged and good for an easy waterside walk.

River-close and practical, with foreshore parks and open space nearby. Down-to-earth and good for an easy lap.

The Hills at its roomy best: bigger blocks, leafy reserves and parks you can actually let loose in. Suburban calm with space the inner city can only dream of.

Korean eats, busy transport links and Olympic Park's green a short hop away. Diverse, practical and handy to wide open space for a walk.