Crows Nest is home to the first-ever Christian cemetery on Sydney’s north shore. Housed in St Thomas’ Rest Park, the graveyard — and now popular dog walking spot — is the resting place of many famous locals. It is easy to find the namesakes of various street names and iconic north shore sites chiselled into the cracked tombstones and moss-covered crypts.

While Crows Nest itself has no train station, St Leonards Station is nearby and is a major hub for trains and buses. Wollstonecraft Station is also just a short stroll from the centre of Crows Nest and the Pacific Highway is also easily accessible. The suburb’s close proximity to Sydney Harbour Bridge makes city access a breeze via car or rideshare services.

According to Realestate.com.au, the average price for a house in the coveted suburb of Crows Nest is listed at $2,200,000, with compound growth over the past five years sitting at 5.7 percent. Units, meanwhile, have a median price of $930,000 with 3.3 percent growth in the past five years. Check out NAB’s Property Report to learn more, then use its handy Home Loan Calculator to find out how much you can borrow. Or, book an appointment here.

Willoughby Road’s bustling selection of shops, cafes, bars and restaurants easily competes with those of neighbourhoods like Surry Hills or Marrickville. One cuisine in high supply is Japanese — there’s the much-hyped omakase at Sashimi Shinsengumi, piping hot ramen at Ryo’s Noodles and affordable skewers at Yakitori Yurripi.