Linley Point, New South Wales facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Linley Point Sydney, New South Wales
Linley Point, view from Hunters Hill
Population	346 (2016 census)
Postcode(s)	2066
Location	10 km (6 mi) north-west of Sydney CBD
LGA(s)	Municipality of Lane Cove
State electorate(s)	Lane Cove
Federal Division(s)	North Sydney
Suburbs around Linley Point: Lane Cove West Lane Cove West Riverview Gladesville Linley Point Riverview Hunters Hill Hunters Hill Hunters Hill

Linley Point is a small suburb in Sydney, Australia. It's located on the Lower North Shore of Sydney. This area is like a mini-peninsula, meaning it's mostly surrounded by water. It's part of the Municipality of Lane Cove and is about 10 kilometres north-west of the main city centre, known as the Sydney CBD.

Where is Linley Point?

Linley Point sits between the areas of Hunters Hill and Woolwich to the south. To the north, you'll find Lane Cove. The Lane Cove River surrounds most of Linley Point. You can get there from the south by crossing the Figtree Bridge. From the north, you use Burns Bay Road. Because it's on a hill, many houses in Linley Point have amazing views. You can often see the river, parts of Sydney city, and even the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Homes in Linley Point

Linley Point is one of Sydney's smallest suburbs. It has about 131 homes. Some of the older houses have been updated. The suburb is also home to some very old and important houses. These include "Linley House" on View Street and "Rockcliffe" on Lower Brooks Street. "Linley House" is even listed as a heritage site by New South Wales.

Historic Places to See

Linley Point has a few special places that are protected for their history. These are called heritage-listed sites.

• 360 Burns Bay Road: This is where Linley House is located. It's a very important historical building.

Parks and Green Spaces

Linley Point has a good-sized park located on The Crescent. It's a popular spot for people living in Linley Point. Sometimes, residents even use it for annual get-together events. In 2012, the park got new playground equipment and improved landscaping. Now, lots of local children use the park regularly for playing.

Getting Around Linley Point

There's only one main road to get in and out of Linley Point, which is View Street. You can find a bus stop on Burns Bay Road, close to View Street. Buses from Busways and Transit Systems stop there. They can take you to places like Chatswood and Gladesville. There are also special school bus services. If you want to catch a ferry, the closest wharves are at Woolwich or Huntleys Point.

Images for kids

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  Linley Point, view from Hunters Hill

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  Burns Bay Panorama, view from Linley Point