Glebe was once a haven for Sydney’s alternative, intellectual, and artistic sets, but has rapidly become gentrified.

Today, the atmosphere is gently bohemian. You can still buy incense and tarot cards on Glebe Point Road, but most of Glebe has definitely entered the mainstream.

In some ways, Glebe is the intellectual centre of Sydney.

A brief tour of the area’s man pubs will turn up a wide range of regular activities, from poetry readings to live music to crab racing.

Gleebooks, on Glebe Point Road, is a mainstay of the city’s intellectual and literary life. It regularly hosts public lectures and book launches.

Everywhere in Glebe is within walking distance of Sydney University.

The Valhalla Cinema were one of Sydney’s best, offering carefully-selected range of non-mainstream films - though they have now closed their doors.

Buses are a good way to get from Glebe into the city. The ride takes les than ten minutes.

Sydney’s only ground-based light rail system also passes through Glebe

It’s convenient
Glebe is very close to the city – it’s a short bus ride or a long walk – but it feels more like an outer suburb.

It’s lively
There’s always something going on in Glebe. Every Saturday, for example, you can wander through the Glebe Markets. It’s a great place to buy hand-made jewellery, second-hand books, and clothes.

It’s beautiful
People who live in Glebe love its beautiful tree-lined streets and vintage terraces. The City of Sydney has called Glebe “one of the city’s most attractive villages”.

When it comes to dining, Glebe residents are spoiled for choice. There are many good restaurants within Glebe itself, and in nearby Newtown.

The area offers some particularly good Indian and Thai food.

Check out these links:

The Glebe Society

City of Sydney Website