In a quiet courtyard at St John's College, a stone in the paving remembers Neville Joseph Anderson, Peter Anderson's father: Sydney architect, UNSW Associate Professor and Fellow of St John's College.
Welcome to another of our East-life stories, about the people, places and moments that make Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs feel like home. This one is close to our own hearts: a sports pavilion on the playing fields of Waverley College. From Green Gables to a new pavilion Before the pavilion we know today, Waverley College had an earlier pavilion known as "Green Gables". In 1960 it was lost to fire. The...
Some people move to Bondi. Peter Anderson grew up with it. As a boy in the 1960s he lived on Birriga Road, where Bellevue Hill meets Bondi, long before the beach below became one of the best-known addresses in the world. Today he still swims in its most famous pool, and he has spent more than 40 years helping Eastern Suburbs families buy and sell the homes around it. Bondi in the 1960s: a down-to-earth...
On Sunday 11 October 2026, the Bondi Icebergs came together for the Presentation and Awards Day. It's a joyful tradition that marks the close of another winter swimming season at Bondi's famous ocean pool, and this year it was one to remember. A season to remember The Icebergs have been swimming through Sydney's cooler months since 1929, and the club's traditions are as strong as ever. Becoming an...
Waverley Council has adopted a long-term master plan for Bondi Junction. Here's what's planned, where it's up to and what it could mean if you're right-sizing from the family home.
How to Sell Your Home in Sydney for the Best Price Why Presentation and Precision MatterSydney’s Eastern Suburbs are a visual marketplace — first impressions are everything. Buyers here notice craftsmanship, light, and finish. The moment a home hits the open market, its presentation defines how far above the median it can climb. 1. Choose the Right Season and...
DOWNSIZING IN THE EASTERN SUBURBS A Shift Toward Simplified Luxury In Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, downsizing no longer means scaling back on quality — it means living smarter. Many long-time residents are trading large family homes for elegant apartments or townhouses, choosing convenience and community over upkeep. The trend reflects a broader lifestyle movement: refined...
Buying in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney The Eastern Suburbs Allure If you’ve ever wandered the quiet backstreets of Woollahra or admired the harbour glittering below Vaucluse, you’ll understand why Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs are perennially in demand. But behind the postcard charm lies one of the city’s most competitive markets — where preparation and timing define...
