Across the Harbour Bridge from the Sydney Opera House, you’ll find an area of the city with characterful office buildings, versatile cafés, gyms and parks, and excellent transport links. In short, North Sydney is a fantastic business location in the wider Sydney CBD area. In 2021, the Australian Bureau of Statistics recorded just under 70,000 residents in this area and by June 2022, approximately 4,200 of the 15,380 employees in North Sydney were engaged in the professional, scientific and technical services industries – almost 30% of the working population here.

Furthermore, Greater Sydney as a whole has brilliant commuter links, extending from North Sydney out across the central business district. Public transport in the city is as reliable as it gets. In fact, since 2011, New South Wales has reported increased public transport usage and a slight decline in private car use. Every day, commuters head to North Sydney to work in the successful finance, tech and science businesses that thrive in this area.

If you are considering a serviced office in North Sydney, this article will guide you through what you should know, from the Compass offices available here to the attractions nearby.

141 Walker Street – A Serviced Office North Sydney Hub

The area of North Sydney, located within the heart of the central business district, is home to one of our Australian business centres on Walker Street. This clean and pedestrian-friendly, tree-lined street boasts towering buildings and impressive transport links. Among the offices, you will find one of North Sydney’s most sought-after A Grade office buildings, where our centre is located on Level 12.

The amenities of our business centre include a modern corporate fit-out and enterprise-grade IT infrastructure, an integral component for many of the successful technology and finance firms that favour this location. The offices, ranging from private offices and shared workspaces to boardrooms, meeting rooms, and corporate lounges, enjoy open city views and natural light too.

As for transport, 141 Walker Street is close to the North Sydney Railway Station at just a 5-minute walk away. From there, you can catch Northern and Western lines, taking you across the greater CBD area. From 2024, the Victoria Cross Metro will be available for employees, partners and clients to use to reach the offices as well.

Overall, the area of North Sydney is an ideal location for offices, particularly for technology, finance and similar professional businesses. With easy access via public transport, ample off-road parking, and some of Sydney’s finest attractions within a 10–15-minute walk, it is also a fantastic location for impressing potential partners and clients while treating your staff to the welcoming culture and amazing cuisines that Sydney is known for.

3 North Sydney Attractions to Explore Nearby

This area of North Sydney, across the harbour from the Sydney Opera House, is abundant in places to eat, drink and enjoy the sights of the city. Pick up a snack at the Northside Produce Market or stroll down to the harbour to grab a bite on your lunch break. For entertainment, these three attractions never fail to impress.

1. Wendy Whiteley's Secret Garden

This garden is one of many green pockets of space littered around Walker Street. Ideal for team meetings and lunches in the great outdoors – or just a quick break from the office – Wendy Whiteley’s Secret Garden is a welcome picnic retreat. You can reach this garden on foot from our offices within 4 minutes via Lavender Street, passing cafés, bistros and restaurants along the way.

2. Ensemble Theatre

North Sydney NSW is home to the Ensemble Theatre. This sophisticated attraction on the edge of Sydney Harbour is a great place to take hardworking employees or top clients in the evenings, to enjoy the works of Sydney’s thespians and soak up the culture. Both original Australian works and well-loved classics are performed here. You can reach the theatre in 4 minutes by car, or 15 minutes on foot.

3. Luna Park

For days off work, Luna Park is one of the biggest North Sydney attractions. This amusement park is a 15-minute walk from the office, close to Sydney Harbour Bridge. But you’ll get a much better view of the entire bridge and harbour from the top of the Ferris Wheel here. Choosing a North Sydney serviced office in this area of the CBD allows you to reach leisure attractions in minutes.

The Best of North Sydney CBD Area

With a significant number of North Sydney’s inhabitants engaged in the professional, scientific and technical services industries, this area around 141 Walker Street is a gem in the greater North Sydney CBD area. Our business centre here has all the amenities you need, with city-view offices and modern corporate fit, and proximity to some of Sydney’s finest attractions. 

When selecting an area of the Sydney CBD to grow your business, North Sydney NSW should be top of your list.