Elizabeth Julia Reid (1915–1974), born in Waverley, was a Catholic journalist and Grail movement leader. Bob Windle, gold medalist in the 1500m freestyle at the 1964 Summer Olympics. Windle spent his formative years in the suburb. Schools and churches Local landmarks Heritage-listed items in the Waverley area include the following: Mary Immaculate Church group, Victoria Street St Marys Anglican Church and pipe organ, Birrell Street Waverley Reservoir No.1, Paul Street Avondale, St Marys Avenue War Memorial Hospital group of buildings, Birrell Street Bronte Public School, Hewlett Street Bronte View, St Thomas Street Cadore, Henry Street Carthona, Birrell Street Chapel, St Clares Convent, Carrington Road Char Nez, Brown Street Charing Cross hotel, Carrington Road Moana, Gardyne Street Simpson Park, Macpherson Street Sonoma, Bronte Road Stone buildings, Waverley Cemetery References Citations Sources 2016 Census Information External links Official Waverley Cemetery Website Suburbs of Sydney Waverley Council Populated places established in the 19th century