Where to live in Sydney?

I won't be moving there for around 1 and a half years yet but i plan on visiting certain areas first.Now as for things i like,i like all types of restaurants,museums,shops/malls,beaches,harbours etc etc.I've narrowed it down to a few places and just wanted some opinions on these places and if you have any other's worth checking out. Prices and Expenses not a problem,i don't mind paying out extra for better quality seeing as i'll be renting to begin with,i don't believe in going for something because it's the cheapest lol i want something good for my money. The places are: Darlington Harbour Pyrmont Palm Beach Surry Hills. There were alot more and i may consider more i just wanted to know if anyone has been to or lived in these places or could recommend any,i want to be pretty close to the CBD as long as it's not too far away by either car or public transport. I know it's a while before i move i just wanted to get a heads up. Thanks :D All thoughts welcome :) Thanks,Palm Beach and Darlington Harbour and my two favourites at the moment,i definately want to visit those two and others though :)

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1. palm beach and darling harbour are good. and darling harbour is good to most places like transport even walking distance. i love the city :) infact i love australia :)
2. Palm Beach is delightful, but it is a long way out of the CBD Think a 1+ hour drive, and longer on public transport. It has some restaurants and more in Avalon a little way south. No museums, and the nearest malls are at Warriewood and Brookvale.