Business categories in Neutral Bay, NSW

Welcome to Neutral Bay, NSW

Neutral Bay is a harbourside suburb on the Lower North Shore of Sydney. 1.5km north of the CBD in the local government area of North Sydney Council, it has a population of over 9,000.

History

The suburb takes its name from the bay on Sydney Harbour. The name comes from early colonisation times when different bays of Sydney Harbour were zoned for different vessels. Neutral Bay was where all foreign vessels would dock. The original Aboriginal name for the area was ‘Wirra-birra’.

By the start of the 20th century, it was developing as an alternative society suburb. This meant it was populated by people that were attracted to the Arts and Crafts architectural style that was popular at the time.

Lifestyle and Entertainment

Neutral Bay Junction is the main shopping district of Neutral Bay. It is home to many great shops, restaurants, and cafes. Since 1885, The Oaks Hotel has been a popular meeting place in Sydney.