8 Alfred Street

8 Alfred Street is situated in Annandale, an inner‑west suburb of Sydney, New South Wales. Annandale lies about 5 km west of the Sydney central business district and is part of the Inner West Council.

Within a short walk you’ll find several heritage‑listed landmarks, including the Annandale Council Chambers (0.4 km), Hunter Baillie Memorial Presbyterian Church (0.3 km), Goodman's Buildings (0.7 km), and Substation No. 15 (0.5 km). These sites reflect the suburb’s rich Victorian and Federation‑era architecture.

Cohen Park is just 0.1 km away, offering open green space and playgrounds. War Memorial Park (0.5 km) and Douglas Grant Park (0.7 km) are also nearby, providing additional recreation areas.

Annandale is well serviced by buses along Booth Street and Parramatta Road, including routes 470, 469 and many others that connect to the city. The Inner West Light Rail has stops at Rozelle Bay and Jubilee Park, giving easy access to the CBD and surrounding suburbs.

The Annandale Hotel, a popular live‑music venue, is about 0.4 km away, as is the former Annandale Royal Theatre. Linear Recording, a local studio, is also within 0.7 km, adding to the suburb’s creative vibe.

Annandale was named by Major George Johnston after his Scottish birthplace and developed in the late 19th century by architect‑mayor John Young, who built notable “witches houses” and landmarks such as The Abbey. The suburb has evolved from historic residences to a vibrant community with heritage festivals and a strong artistic legacy.