Catherine's apartment is a great base to explore Sydney. It is walkable to Newton's High Street and only 5 minutes to Macdonaldtown Train Station.
Carriageworks is literally around the corner - don't miss the weekend farmers' market.
Though the place is nearby train tracks, we hardly heard them. Unless you are a really light sleeper, I would not worry.
The place was exactly as seen on the photos.
Communication with Catherine was very easy via mail. She replied to our questions in no time.
We'd happily stay with her, again!