This a very nice spot, very private, and, given the railway line nearby, very quiet. We only noticed passing trains if we were outside. King St and all the delights of student country are nearby, and Sydney Park a couple of minutes jog away. There are several buses running along King St, and one of them heads to the local shopping mall. 5-10 minutes intervals. We found we could walk and use public transport very easily, and often did not use our car at all. We liked the welcome touch of a fresh loaf of bread and a large carton of milk.