Newtown Central

This mall is a hop, skip, and a jump from the train station. It’s pretty tiny — I believe it’s taken up mostly by FoodWorks and Fitness First. There are other smaller stores here like an Optus, a hairdresser («A Little Off the Top»). There are also ATMs here (Westpac and Commonwealth Bank) which is convenient if I have to withdraw money on the way to/​from the train station without having to go up the road to King Street.

This shopping centre still looks waaaay too new and shiny to really fit in with the Newtown scene. Especially considering it’s located right next to the Townie. The comparison is… conspicuous.
On the other hand this little shopping centre has been a very handy addition to the Inner West. For starters its ushered in Fitness First. Now, love it or loathe it, you’ve got to admit it’s pretty damned convenient being able to hit the gym right as you jump off the train on your way home from work.
Newtown Central also houses a Foodworks, a Cellarbrations bottleo (more convenience (, a Vietnamese bakery, a nail salon and Sole Espresso (good coffee!). It will still take a while to properly settle into the suburb — but the location speaks for itself.