Sharon Draper’s ultimate guide to dating the men of Sydney

They say your geo-location can help shape your personality traits.

And if these tongue-in-cheek personas are anything to go by, the compatible man of your dreams could be living right next door.

So if you’re single and ready to mingle – look no further.

Relationship expert and psychologist Sharon Draper rounded up the stereotypical traits found in men from different geographical areas.

Here, Daily Mail Australia reveals the ultimate guide to dating the men of Sydney.

 

If you’re a female, single and living in Sydney, look no further – the man of your dreams could be living right next door (stock image)

Relationship expert Sharon Draper (pictured) rounded up the stereotypical traits found in men from different geographical areas

Relationship expert Sharon Draper (pictured) rounded up the stereotypical traits found in men from different geographical areas

Northern Beaches

‘Known for housing well-to-do families, a date from Manly, Palm Beach or Seaforth will likely have a taste for the finer things in life,’ Sharon told Daily Mail Australia.

‘Balanced by an energetic, charming personality from their surfie lifestyle, you can look forward to lovely dinners out on the water, and a romantic morning coastal stroll to boot.

‘That said, you may find your man is so laid-back that he won’t commit emotionally, or give you much needed quality time in between surf sessions, especially when the swell is up.’

Inner West

‘Do you fancy a multicultural, artistic or trendy match? Then setting your profile location to “inner west” is the right idea.

‘A man from the inner west will likely have a love for rich cultural experiences – music, the arts – and may even dabble in these areas himself. You might catch him busking on King Street, or checking out a local art gallery in his spare time.

‘If your idea of the perfect date is a pint and vegan Lebanese at a place only the locals know, followed by an exclusive show from the band so trendy no one has heard of them yet, an inner westie-man may just suit your fancy.

‘If you’re hoping for a dating pool of gents with a bit more prep in their step, you may want to shy away from the grungy, hipster vibe of haunts like Balmain, Newtown and Marrickville.’

The guys from the Inner West are artistic and trendy while the men from the Lower North Shore are dressed to the nines (stock images)

From the adventurous dates on a spontaneous sunrise dip in the ocean, there's someone compatible in every geo-location (stock image)

From the adventurous dates on a spontaneous sunrise dip in the ocean, there’s someone compatible in every geo-location (stock image)

Lower North Shore

‘You can find the men of the lower north shore dressed to the nines, out with the boys at a chic and modern new bar,’ Sharon explained.

‘Private-school educated and likely dipping a toe in the property market, a LNS man will introduce you to the classiest restaurants, give you a private lesson on the golf course and take you for drinks at The Oaks on a Saturday night. 

‘You may find a few folks in this dating pool with a bit of an elite attitude, which is something to look out for if you prefer a down-to-earth bloke.’

Upper North Shore

‘With fewer Aussie-born residents than the city’s average, the upper north shore crowd is great for dating outside of your culture with lovely expats from the UK, Hong Kong, India and China to potentially fall for,’ Sharon said.

‘Well-educated and often living the corporate life in the city on weeknights, you’ll swoon for a UNS man if you appreciate a good suit and a luxury car. 

‘If you strongly value quality time with your partner, you may want to keep your eye out, as their successful careers and extensive social life may cause a UNS man struggling to carve out time for his relationship.’

Guys from the Northern Beaches have a charming personality from their surfie lifestyle while Eastern suburb men pride in self-image and peak physical fitness (stock images)

There are a million ways to find love in a city as big as Sydney, and it can be tempting to judge a man by his choice of neighbourhood (stock image)

There are a million ways to find love in a city as big as Sydney, and it can be tempting to judge a man by his choice of neighbourhood (stock image)

City CBD

‘You’ll find born and bred city-dwellers kicking back with a delicious cuppa and the newspaper on a Saturday, gearing up to visit the latest exhibition at the MCA, or wandering through a new neighbourhood window-shopping,’ she said.

‘If weeknight date nights at the many CBD hot spots and restaurants strike your fancy, give the CBD man a chance. If you prefer to escape the buzz of the tourists and travellers on the weekends, a date from the CBD may not be your style.’

Eastern suburbs

‘If you dream of falling for a beach bum that will drink green juice and do yoga with you after a night of cocktails on the terrace, you might just be suited for an eastern suburbs man,’ she said.

‘The men from Bronte, Bondi and Coogee will romance you with long walks on the beach, a sunrise dip in the ocean pools, and a crisp rose at the Coogee Pavilion.

‘While the men from the east may be a handsome lot, their pride in self-image and peak physical fitness may prove too much for a woman who doesn’t appreciate these same values.’

Western Sydney

‘The men from Sydney’s west are colourful characters great for a laugh or a cheeky drink,’ she said. 

‘While stereotypes may creep up when you think of the city’s west, there are plenty of quality single men who can’t wait to take you for a drive through the city, or dance with you all night at the hottest nightclubs from Katoomba to Double Bay.

‘With a general love for nightlife and a vibrant social life, the western Sydney man may not be the best fit for a woman who prefers a quiet night in with her partner.’

Sharon said despite the tongue-in-cheek personas, she encourages singles to look outside their bubble to find love (stock images)

Sharon said despite the tongue-in-cheek personas, she encourages singles to look outside their bubble to find love (stock images)

Greater Western Sydney

‘The greater western Sydney area boasts close to half of Sydney’s entire population, meaning plenty of options for a single woman to find love,’ she said.

‘With a diverse population of first-generation Australians with close family ties from their Chinese, Irish, even Scottish and Lebanese heritage, an outer west man will bring you in to his close-knit family or church, snuggle up with you to watch an NRL game on the couch, or spend a day beating the heat with you at the local watering hole.

‘If you aren’t looking to settle down immediately into the comforts of family life, I’d recommend keeping an eye on how adventurous your date is before taking that crucial next step to commitment.’

Look outside the bubble

Despite the tongue-in-cheek commentary, Sharon said encourages Aussie singles to look outside their bubble to find a match.

‘There are a million ways to find love in a city as big as Sydney, and it can be tempting to judge a man by his choice of neighbourhood but it’s important to keep an open mind if you meet someone from outside your bubble,’ Sharon advised.

‘While it is fun to speculate on the personality archetype of Sydney’s men, the biggest indicator he might be “The One” is compatibility rather than where his local hangout is.

‘Listening for an indication of his values, social life, communication style and perspective on life is much more important than the clothes he wears or the car he drives.’

Sharon Draper is a Sydney psychologist and relationship expert for eHarmony.



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