Bexley offers a decent little pocket of reasonable value by Sydney standards given the price you’d pay in some other suburbs that are actually further than the CBD.
Not too pretty on the surface but quite practical underneath, Rockdale is well-located and amenity-rich, though comes with some noise & traffic issues.
Seldom-discussed suburb flies under the radar, with a good selection of eateries and spots for a drink, decent greenery and good property sizes although prices have shot up in recent times.
With a reasonable price by Sydney standards given its distance from the city, Mortdale has a lot to like, and still represents a pocket of pretty good value – particularly for apartments.
Tiny, seldom-discussed little suburb sits in a sneaky-good position that may not be beautiful, but is quite convenient and decently-priced by Sydney standards.