Waverley

About Waverley

Waverley Council takes its name from the suburb but its administrative centre is located in the adjacent suburb of Bondi Junction, which is also a the closest commercial centre. Waverley is the highest point of altitude in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs.

Waverley takes its name from a home built near Old South Head Road in 1827 by Barnett Levey (or Levy) (1798–1837). It was named Waverley House, after the title of his favourite book, Waverley. Waverley Municipality was proclaimed in June 1859. The house was a distinctive landmark and gave its name to the surrounding suburb

Waverley is mostly residential area with a group of commercial retailers, cafes and food outlets centred on the road junction known as Charing Cross. Waverley is only a short distance to Westfield Bondi Junction

Waverley is home to a number of schools including Waverley Public School, Waverley College, St Catherine's School, St Clare's College & St Charles' Primary School.

Key Facts
  • Location 7km east from the CBD
  • Council- Waverly
  • Surrounding suburbs: Bondi Junction, Bondi, Bronte, Queens Park, Randwick & Clovelly
  • Postcode 2024

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