Bayview, NSW 2104

Quiet with easy access to a great lifestyle all in this tranquil peaceful suburb. Only downside is parking sometimes by the water. Otherwise a great place to live.

Bayview is a lovely suburb. There is nowhere on earth where you can live so close to the ocean and beautiful waterways like Pittwater and still access a major city for job opportunities. It is an undiscovered gem. Families are increasingly moving into the area. It has so much to offer, beautiful nature, proximity to Mona Vale for shops etc. A real paradise for those that value a natural environment with easy access to the water and everything good about the Northern Beaches. Bayview is not overdeveloped (yet) and has a lovely upmarket feel. We moved here from nearby Mona Vale after living on the lower north shore for many years. We love living here with our young children, dog, cat etc. A wonderful spot for families.

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Great for walking, kayaking, sailing, generally messing about on and in the water. Cycling is a popular pursuit along the Pittwater Road shoreline, and you will find the dog walking locals very sociable, always a good morning or How are you going. Coffee at Q cafe or Bayview kiosk is popular on a weekend morning - be sure to get there early, or book yourself into the Green Pearl Thai for an evening meal and watch the sunset over the Kuringai National Park whilst enjoying the views to Barrenjoey lighthouse. All in all a great place to live!

Bayview is bounded to the north by Broken Bay and Mona Vale on the East and South and Church Point and Kuringai Chase and Ingleside to the west. It is a low density suburb with lots of mature trees. In 2006 its population was 3013 of which 21% are under 18 and 37% are over 60.

31 kilometres north of Sydney CBD the main traffic routes for Bayview are Pittwater Road leading south and Mona Vale Road which angles west to the Pacific Highway, both of which are very busy at either end of the work day.

There are hundreds if not thousands of boats and yachts scattered all around the Bayview coastline. Piers and marinas abound. It is interesting that from a bird's eye view that there appears to be no obvious marine traffic lanes.

It is a hilly suburb so the views are quite excellent. The houses are quite large with many having large outdoor swimming pools. There are many mature trees all through the land. Whilst this makes for a pleasant existence, it is also a little nervous come fire season. The northern suburbs are notorious for their bush fires.

Overall, Bayview is a very pleasant place to visit and I am sure that it is a joy to live in.