Street Talk

If you’d like to learn more about a local Melbourne or Victorian suburb, our Street Talk suburb snapshots explore the schools, parks, restaurants, cafes, general entertainment options and liveability options available in various areas.

Village Life in Yarraville

By Cate Bakos on 12 Aug 2013 1 Comment

Somerville Road is one of Yarraville's top four busy roads and it runs east/west right through Yarraville and out past West Footscray to Sunshine. Despite the fact that it's a busy road, this stretch boasts a truck curfew during the evenings and on weekends ...

What Makes Viewbank Special?

By Cate Bakos on 6 Aug 2013 3 Comments

"Viewbank?" I hear people ask... Yes, that little patch between Rosanna, Templestowe and Lower Plenty. What makes it special? A lot of things, but a special property isn't just based on the suburb – it is about the street, the aspect and the property itself ...

Local Insights – Clifton Hill

By Natalia Smith on 2 Aug 2013 No Comments yet, your thoughts are very welcome

Often described as a ‘gentirified’ suburb, Clifton Hill offers liveability and a good arts scene, without being as alternative as nearby Fitzroy and Brunswick. The area has a very open-plan feel, even for a planned city. Several major roads and transport links pass through the suburb, but the parks and playgrounds reduce most of the noise ...

Five Reasons Frankston is Worth a Closer Look

By Cate Bakos on 30 Jul 2013 1 Comment

I recently had the pleasure of assisting two young home buyers with the purchase of their home. Like many other couples on the quest to buy a 3 bedroom home on a nice block of land close to amenities in the sub-$400K price bracket, they had turned over their options in the Dandenongs and the outer east ...

Local Insights – Brunswick

By Natalia Smith on 26 Jul 2013 No Comments yet, your thoughts are very welcome

Only 4kms north of the CBD and close to The University of Melbourne, Brunswick is home to a large number of students and young couples. The area is particularly well-serviced by public transport, with buses, trains and trams connecting residents to surrounding areas. Brunswick is notorious for its slightly grungy arts scene ...

Enchanting Yarraville

By Cate Bakos on 23 Jul 2013 No Comments yet, your thoughts are very welcome

This might seem a strange title, particularly considering the stigma this patch held in Melbourne for all those decades. From the industrial 50s to Westgate Bridge construction in the 70s, Yarraville hasn't been tightly held forever. What has changed in this exciting little locale is... well, everything ...