Gwelo Street, West Footscray, VIC 3012
Ranked 4th best street by locals in West Footscray, VIC
Great for
- Eating out
- Shopping options
- Public transport
- Childcare
- Gym and fitness
Not great for
- Cost of living
- Lack of traffic
Who lives here?
- Families With Kids
- Professionals
Reviews of Gwelo Street, West Footscray
"The Epitome Of Metamorphosis"
Gwelo Street has changed heaps since we bought our place 9 years ago.
Most significant changes are :
- High increase in owner occupiers. This is good as most owners, as oppose to renters, tend to be more house proud and respectful of there neighbours.
- The demographic metamorphosis of this street. Heaps of family's with young kids moving in.
- Owners making an effort to maintain/renovate there properties.
- Very high percentage of the owners are long term owners. I was surprised at the number of house owners who have been in this pocket for 30 plus years and have no intention moving on soon. This is a very good sign........if it ain't broke, don't fix it !.
- The eye watering growth of the median house price. Way above the state average. Almost as good as winning the lottery had you bought at the right time.
Bad points:
- Some houses on this street is a bit "scabby" i.e looking a bit tired.
- Streetscape/ambience is still not on par with the north side of the railway track......yet.
- Commercial aeroplanes flying overhead to land at Melbourne airport. On average 2 days a week we would hear the planes, but you get use to it after a while. The kids love it though!
SUMMARY: When we bought our house on Gwelo St, this was one of the best decisions we ever made.
Who lives here?
- Families with kids
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"Gwelo Gusto!"
The south side of the train line in West Footscray is not yet as trendy as its Northern side. However, for this reason, many houses are still affordable.
Gwelo Street is located in a mostly quiet pocket two streets back from Sunshine Road. It is a pleasant, tree lined street with much rennovation and gentrication already happening.
Great for
- Lovely homes with new families
- Close proximity to many appealing amenities
- Good capital growth
Not great for
- Some thoroughfare traffic and nearby industrial landscape
- Some rental properties unkept/in disrepair
- Cheap townhouses on subdivided blocks
Who lives here?
- Professionals
- Families with kids