Pyrmont

Lifestyle

If living just 5 minutes from the city, an endless stream of restaurants and spectacular views is your style, then Pyrmont will certainly capture your attention.
Perfectly close to the CBD, it only takes 10 minutes via the footbridge over Cockle Bay to be in the city and sitting at your desk.

The famous Sydney Fish Markets, which happens to be one of the biggest fish markets in the world, takes pride of place in Pyrmont. Join the thousands of seafood lovers who flock here for the best quality and variety of fish on offer. You can also munch on delicious yum cha or relax at one of the waterside restaurants and enjoy freshly shucked oysters with a cool glass of pinot gris.

If you’re this close to the city, it can only mean you love living life to the full - and in Pyrmont you’ve got it all to explore. There is a great cafe and drinking culture on offer with everything from cute corner cafes right through to elite fine-dining restaurants that you need to book well in advance.

The Star City Casino, recently updated and re-labelled ‘The Star,’ is not only popular for a quick game of Blackjack, but more so for its mouthwatering delicacies like Adriano Zumbo’s desserts, Messina ice cream, and David Chang’s restaurant Momofuku Seiobo.

As would expect, parking can get tricky, but with two bus routes and five light rail stations, you may as well leave the car locked up.

When you’re tired of being the social butterfly, escape the rat race to take in beautiful vistas at the harbourside foreshore, handpick fresh produce at the monthly farmers’ markets, or just pop downstairs to the local supermarket, newsagent and bottle shop for the essentials, and enjoy a quiet night in.

With its warm friendly community vibe, amazing selection of eateries, and stunning harbourside location, Pyrmont is a perfectly pleasing precinct.

People

The convenience of walking to work, means Pyrmont is a big hit with “suits.”

Young executives, overseas students, singles and couples live in the area, whilst children, families and the elderly are pretty much non-existent.

As Pyrmont is one of Australia’s most densely populated suburb, the culture calls for professionals who thrive on being footsteps to the city, enjoy eating out regularly and love being spoilt with spectacular views.

Homes

Once an industrial area lacking in residential life, Pyrmont is now a high-rise apartment metropolis with a distinctive village hub.

You’ll find a handful of old warehouses now boasting contemporary apartments, new modern townhouses and an abundance of multi-storey residential complexes.

Transport

+ Pyrmont is linked to the city by the Pyrmont Bridge, a pedestrian thoroughfare, and the Anzac Bridge
+ Pyrmont is also served by State Transit buses, Sydney Ferries and a light rail service.
+ There are four light rail stations in Pyrmont - Pyrmont Bay, The Star, John Street Square and Fish Market.

Schools

+ Ultimo Public School is located in an exciting and historic urban environment close to Darling Harbour, Chinatown and the CBD serving a culturally rich and diverse school community. The school’s location provides frequent opportunities for students to engage in a wide range of artistic, cultural, social and academic activities that support learning in all areas of the curriculum.

Shopping/Restaurants

+ Dine well at various Sydney restaurants in the Pyrmont area or head straight for Sydney Fish Market and eat fresh sushi and sashimi or fish 'n chips.
+ Historic Union Square, the focal point of the village, is surrounded by sandstone heritage cottages housing exquisite boutique shops
+ Sydney Growers Markets at Pyrmont Bay Park, features more than 70 producers' stalls selling everything from fresh fruit and seasonal vegetables to venison, lamb, beef, rare-breed pork and seafood. Loyal regulars and visitors make a morning of it with specialty breakfasts, locally-roasted coffee and much more.

Recreational Facilities

+ Enjoy Pyrmont's harbourside location with a walk or jog - along the foreshore taking in two of Sydney's best parks, Pirrama Park and Pyrmont Point Park
+ The Powerhouse Museum located behind Darling Harbour is one of Australia's largest and most diverse museums with exhibits of decorative arts and design, science, technology and transport
+ The Star, Sydney's premier entertainment destination. Featuring award-winning restaurants, bars and cafes, five star accommodations, a luxury spa, nightclub, designer retail arcade and world-class casino