Northwood Summary
Northwood House and Northwood Wharf are the two most significant heritage structures in Northwood. This lower north shore Sydney suburb is a quiet, wharf lifestyle community situated 8 kilometres from the central business district. Fishing, ferrying, and taking cruises on the water are part of the normal lifestyle of the affluent residents of Northwood. Northwood has been home to a few notable people in the art world and from affluent families from the past. The wharf gives locals access to Sydney for work, play, shopping, and more. Most of the shopping and dining out is done in nearby suburbs.
Northwood Profile
Northwood is primarily about its wharf on the lower north shore of Sydney. Northwood is located on the northern side of the Lane Cove River and sits between Gore Creek and Woodford Bay, which makes it the ultimate fishing suburb. Northwood is home to several wealthy residents, as this is an affluent and private community. Mostly notable for its wharf, boating, and fishing spots, Northwood locals shop, dine out, and enjoy entertainment in the nearby suburb of Lane Cove. The following will highlight a few of the notable things about the suburb.
Population & Housing
• The population in Northwood is very small at only about …show more content…
Northwood House was built by Edmund Blacket, colonial architect. For nearly 100 years, this was the most influential home in Northwood. It was a major hub of social life on the Northwood peninsula. Northwood House has been called home by several prominent citizens like Mrs. Jane Davy, a member of the renowned Dawson family of Neutral Bay. This family had a significant impact on life in Lane Cove well before Northwood became a suburb. Northwood House was opened to the public in 1884 by Mrs. Davy, which provided access to ferry transport for everyone who lived here. Most of the wharf structure still exists even after it was rebuilt in recent
Northwood House and Northwood Wharf are the two most significant heritage structures in Northwood. This lower north shore Sydney suburb is a quiet, wharf lifestyle community situated 8 kilometres from the central business district. Fishing, ferrying, and taking cruises on the water are part of the normal lifestyle of the affluent residents of Northwood. Northwood has been home to a few notable people in the art world and from affluent families from the past. The wharf gives locals access to Sydney for work, play, shopping, and more. Most of the shopping and dining out is done in nearby suburbs.
Northwood Profile
Northwood is primarily about its wharf on the lower north shore of Sydney. Northwood is located on the northern side of the Lane Cove River and sits between Gore Creek and Woodford Bay, which makes it the ultimate fishing suburb. Northwood is home to several wealthy residents, as this is an affluent and private community. Mostly notable for its wharf, boating, and fishing spots, Northwood locals shop, dine out, and enjoy entertainment in the nearby suburb of Lane Cove. The following will highlight a few of the notable things about the suburb.
Population & Housing
• The population in Northwood is very small at only about …show more content…
Northwood House was built by Edmund Blacket, colonial architect. For nearly 100 years, this was the most influential home in Northwood. It was a major hub of social life on the Northwood peninsula. Northwood House has been called home by several prominent citizens like Mrs. Jane Davy, a member of the renowned Dawson family of Neutral Bay. This family had a significant impact on life in Lane Cove well before Northwood became a suburb. Northwood House was opened to the public in 1884 by Mrs. Davy, which provided access to ferry transport for everyone who lived here. Most of the wharf structure still exists even after it was rebuilt in recent