The outskirts of Sydney are becoming more and more suitable for walking. (photo of property website Realestate)
As infrastructure improves and density increases, Sydney`s periphery is becoming more pedestrian-friendly, according to real estate website Realestate.
Many of Sydney`s most pedestrian-friendly urban areas are reported to be more than 30 km from CBD, but are as convenient as inner cities, which are often thought to have better connectivity.
On the outskirts of greater Sydney`s (Greater Sydney), the (Central Coast) enclave on the central coast, EnTerrence (The Entrance), is the most pedestrian-friendly city, according to a survey from the software walking index (WalkScore).
Living facilities such as restaurants, cafes, retail stores, beaches and parks in the city are highly concentrated, so residents can do most of their "errands" on foot without the need for cars.
Within Sydney`s traditional border, the best city to walk in is Liverpool (Liverpool). In the south-west. In the city, developers have launched new residential projects that combine retail stores, providing walkers with a high degree of convenience.
Though relatively far from Sydney`s CBD, the two districts are as easy to walk as the inner west, such as (Marrickville), de Lammoin (Drummoyne) in Malikville, or in the east, such as (Coogee), Bondi (Bondi) in Kuji.
Other urban areas that are more than 30 km from CBD but easy to walk include Kabamata (Cabramatta) in the west and (Ettalong Beach) in (Gosford), Mantaitalon Beach on the central coast of (Mount Druitt), and (Lake Haven). In Lake Paradise in the west.
In many areas, walking has become a more viable way to travel, says social researcher McClindell (Mark McCrindle). Many developers are rolling out new housing projects with more amenities, affected by buyers` growing demand for convenience. Walking is not only a simple and time-saving way to travel, but also exercise and make the community closer.
Conitz, chief economist at Realestate, says more and more buyers are reluctant to rely on cars to travel. Retail stores, she points out, are one of the three factors that appeal to home buyers in an urban area. If urban planning is convenient for walkers, the area will be popular. When shopping malls expand, or facilities such as new coffee shops are upgraded within walking limits, the popularity of the city will rise even further.
