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Northbridge is a suburb on the lower North Shore of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Northbridge is located 7 kilometres north of the Sydney central business district, in the local government area of Willoughby.

Northbridge is situated between the suburbs of Cammeray, Castlecrag and Willoughby and has many large waterfront houses which overlook Sailors Bay and Middle Harbour on Port Jackson. Northbridge features a historic stone bridge over Tunks Park.

Northbridge Plaza is a shopping centre on Eastern Valley Way that features a supermarket, banks, grocers, butchers, bakers, chemists and a range of specialty shops.

Bus routes through Northbridge from Wynyard bus stop in the Sydney CBD include the 207, 202, 203, and the 208. A bus stop is located at the major intersection between Strathallen Avenue and Sailors Bay Road.

Northbridge's Churches include: St Philip Neri Catholic Church; St Marks Anglican Church; Northbridge Uniting Church.  Schools in Northbridge are: St Philip Neri Catholic School is a Catholic primary school in Northbridge founded in 1925 by the Sisters of Saint Joseph, the Saint Josephites.

Northbridge Public School is a non-denominational primary school in the suburb and has been chosen to host many national events, such as the launch of the "Australian of the Year Awards" 2003. One of the most famous students to come out of NPS was Stuart Gardner who went on to become a member of parliament(1995-present). Shore Preparatory School is also in the west of Northbridge, as are the SHORE playing fields.

Northbridge boasts a fine vantage point over Middle Harbour with the harbourside parks (Clive, Elizabeth And Hallstrom Parks) all offering great views.

Parklands in Northbridge: Elizabeth Park: Coolawin Road; Clive Park: Minimbah Road, has toilets, tables, harbour views, barbecue facilities, swings. Hallstrom Point Park:Hallstrom Close; Roche Playground:Roche Lane, barbecue facilities, playground, junior bike track. Tunks Park: Brothers Avenue, barbecues, playing fields, boat ramp, gym equipment, playground, bush tracks, extensive parking;
Warners Park:Jack McLure Place bubblers, shelters, playground, bowling club, parking and Bonds Corner Park: A small bike track with two jump lines and a large berm.

Northbridge features an 18-hole harbour view golf course, soccer club, sailing club, marina, salt water baths, scout hall, girl guides, tennis courts, parks, ovals, local reserves and bike track. The nearby Willoughby Leisure Centre is easily accessible through Small Street or a nearby track.

The Northbridge Sailing Club (NSC) faces Middle Harbour and can be accessed through Minimbah Road. Partnered with Seaforth Sailing Club, races are held on Sundays. The club offers boat storage, a canteen and a launching pontoon.

 Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northbridge,_New_South_Wales