Hi John,

We lived in Sydney for 2 years recently, 3 kids now aged 19/17/16. We found an area that we loved, good schools, access to beaches and only 20 - 30 mins to central sydney.

have a look at Davidson, Forestville, Kilarney Heights all in an area inland from Northern Beaches about 10 - 15 mins from Manly.

You can see bits on google earth or look at a schools web site for New South Wales.

Good luck, we loved it and are really sorry not to be able to stay

colin