Fabs Sydney: Neutral Bay

Fabian · January 3rd, 2011, 03:36 AM

The suburb of Neutral Bay is located approximately four kilometres north of the Sydney CBD on the northern shores of Sydney Harbour.

It is named after the bay of the same name on Sydney Harbour where the suburb would develop.

The centre of the suburb revolves around the shopping strip that lines Military Road which links the suburb with the city, North Sydney, Mosman and the northern beaches. Many restaurants and cafes line the strip as well.

Choko · January 4th, 2011, 03:42 AM

The Military Road traffic sewer is what prevents Neutral Bay from progressing from a good suburb to a great suburb. The road effectively severs the suburb in two.

Lijman · January 4th, 2011, 05:06 AM

Nice shots of my old stamping ground!

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Originally Posted by Choko

The Military Road traffic sewer is what prevents Neutral Bay from progressing from a good suburb to a great suburb. The road effectively severs the suburb in two.

Military Road is a bit of a traffic sewer. I remember the day I moved there I couldn't believe the noise it generated, and that was back in 1992. It looks even narrower than Parramatta Road. Most of the suburb is south of the road, though: http://info.id.com.au/dosydney/Defau...g=201&gid=4210

Choko · January 4th, 2011, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Lijman

Most of the suburb is south of the road, though: http://info.id.com.au/dosydney/Defau...g=201&gid=4210

Awesome resource, saved it into my bookmarks, thanks for the link.

LanceDriver · January 4th, 2011, 05:48 AM

The whole Military Road strip is a bit of a hole really. It's even more dinhgy than mid western Sydney suburbs like Lakemba, where at least you'll experience a bit of culture.

Fabian · January 4th, 2011, 06:08 AM

I find the curve at the intersection of Wycombe Rd and Military Rd to be a tough challenge even in the best of times.

If I am right they use lights on the roads to indicate traffic flow.

I find it strange that they also have two Woolworths Supermarkets just metres from each other, on either side of Military Road.

Lijman · January 6th, 2011, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Fabian

If I am right they use lights on the roads to indicate traffic flow.

AFAIK eastbound loses a lane and westbound gains an extra lane in the morning peak, due to congestion caused by all the westbound buses that stop there, just before Wycombe Road. The rest of the time it's three lanes each way.

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Originally Posted by Fabian

I find it strange that they also have two Woolworths Supermarkets just metres from each other, on either side of Military Road.

Yeah, I don't know why they have two there now. I wish the new one had been there when I lived there, as I would not have had to cross Military Road. The site previously had a small shopping arcade.

January 3rd, 2011, 03:36 AM	#1
Fabian Sydney: World's best city Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Sydney Posts: 29,563 Likes (Received): 103	Fabs Sydney: Neutral Bay The suburb of Neutral Bay is located approximately four kilometres north of the Sydney CBD on the northern shores of Sydney Harbour. It is named after the bay of the same name on Sydney Harbour where the suburb would develop. The centre of the suburb revolves around the shopping strip that lines Military Road which links the suburb with the city, North Sydney, Mosman and the northern beaches. Many restaurants and cafes line the strip as well. __________________ 'Cityrail recommends that you and your family travel by bus' - Cityrail

January 4th, 2011, 06:08 AM	#6
Fabian Sydney: World's best city Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Sydney Posts: 29,563 Likes (Received): 103	I find the curve at the intersection of Wycombe Rd and Military Rd to be a tough challenge even in the best of times. If I am right they use lights on the roads to indicate traffic flow. I find it strange that they also have two Woolworths Supermarkets just metres from each other, on either side of Military Road. __________________ 'Cityrail recommends that you and your family travel by bus' - Cityrail

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January 4th, 2011, 03:42 AM	#2
Choko Modulator Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ikea Posts: 1,084 Likes (Received): 29	The Military Road traffic sewer is what prevents Neutral Bay from progressing from a good suburb to a great suburb. The road effectively severs the suburb in two.

January 4th, 2011, 05:48 AM	#5
LanceDriver 70's porn star Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 6,740	The whole Military Road strip is a bit of a hole really. It's even more dinhgy than mid western Sydney suburbs like Lakemba, where at least you'll experience a bit of culture.