Population 5,932 (2011 census) Postal code 2063 | Postcode(s) 2063 Area 2.8 km² | |
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Location 10 km (6 mi) north of Sydney CBD |
Northbridge is a suburb on the Lower North Shore of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It is located 7 kilometres north of the Sydney Central Business District, in the local government area of Willoughby.
Contents
- Map of Northbridge NSW 2063 Australia
- European settlement
- Northbridge Plaza
- Transport
- Community
- Churches
- Schools
- Parks
- Clubs Societies
- Demographics
- Notable residents
- References
Map of Northbridge NSW 2063, Australia
Long Gully Bridge, linking the suburb to Cammeray, has become a recognised symbol of Northbridge, completed in January 1892 and purchased by the state government in 1912.
The suburb celebrated its centenary in 2013.
European settlement
Northbridge took its name from its location, north of a sandstone suspension bridge built in 1892. It was constructed by a team of land developers at a cost of 42,000 pounds and originally known as North Sydney Bridge. The engineer responsible for the construction was J.E.Coyle and the style was Federation Gothic, with medieval motifs as "unexpected embellishments". It has been known as the Northbridge and Cammeray Suspension Bridge but is now called the Long Gully Bridge.
The land where the suspension bridge was built belonged to William Twemlow, a Sydney jeweller. In 1868 he purchased the land extending from Fig Tree Point to the head of Long Bay, (now Northbridge). He initially regarded the land as valueless but changed his mind when he made a handsome profit by selling some of it to an English syndicate who built the suspension bridge. Twemlow decided to build a two storey home called The Hermitage, on Fig Tree Point, from sandstone quarried on the estate, which took a year to cut. As this was the first house built in this locality, transport was a problem and Twemlow had to sail through The Spit and around Middle Head to Circular Quay, from where he walked to his shop at Sydney Arcade.
Northbridge Post Office opened on 25 November 1920.
Northbridge Plaza
Northbridge Plaza is a shopping centre owned by AMP Capital. It is located on Eastern Valley Way, it features a Woolworths supermarket, banks, groceries, a butchery, a bakery, a chemist, and a range of specialty shops.
Northbridge is also home to a several cafes and wine stores, including those at Bond's Corner (voted Australia's best wine store 2013 & 2014). Bonds Corner is a heritage listed building.
Transport
Bus routes 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208 & 209 from Wynyard, in the Sydney CBD, travel through Northbridge. A bus stop is located at the major intersection between Strathallen Avenue and Sailors Bay Road.
At the 2011 census, 22% of employed people travelled to work on public transport and 52% by car (either as driver or as passenger).
Community
The Northbridge Progress Association Incorporated (NPA) is a non-profit community organisation that has been representing the residents of Northbridge since November 1919. Today, the NPA’s activities remain focused on preserving our open space and family friendly facilities. The newsletter of the NPA is named The 202 (after the local bus route) and is published quarterly and delivered free to all residents, by a voluntary team.
Churches
Schools
Parks
Northbridge boasts a fine vantage point over Middle Harbour with the harbourside parks (Clive, Elizabeth And Hallstrom Parks) all offering great views.
Northbridge features an 18-hole harbour view golf course, soccer club, sailing club, marina, salt water baths, scout hall, girl guides, tennis courts, parks, ovals, local reserves and bike track. The Bonds Corner bike track was designed and created by the group of friends, who believed Northbridge needed an area that appealed to the increasing bike riding population of the town. The nearby Willoughby Leisure Centre is easily accessible through Small Street or a nearby track.
Clubs & Societies
Demographics
As of the 2011 census, the suburb of Northbridge recorded a population of 5,932. Of these:
Notable residents
Several notable Australians live in Northbridge including NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian, former Prime Minister Bob Hawke, former rugby league champions Laurie Daley, Jason Taylor, former Wallabies player Phil Waugh, classical pianist Kathryn Selby, journalists Chris Reason, Kathryn Robinson, and Nina Stevens.