Balmain
Balmain's lively Darling street is just 3 minutes walk from the house, with great cafes, wide variety of bars, boutiques and high street chains. You can easily have a great time locally, but, if you are using it as a base for exploring the wider reaches of Sydney, you are in a great place as there are plenty of buses and ferries that can get you into the city in about 15 minutes. One of the best things about Balmain is having the friendly feel of a community and the closeness to the city in one package.