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Dumbarton Drive

"Friendly, peaceful street with wonderful vibe"

Our position adjacent to Dumbarton Drive park is fantastic. In the afternoons and early evenings, there are loads of people walking dogs, throwing frisbees, and riding bicycles in the park. Many know each other and there's plenty of social interaction in the park, too.

The 5 homes on the west side of the northern end cul-de-sac were flooded in May 2009, but this was because some shipping containers blocked under the bridge at Moggill Rd, preventing drainage, and a repeat occurrence is highly unlikely.

The street is relatively multi-cultural - by Kenmore standards! - and the predominant family type is a family with school-aged kids. There are also a number of retired couples, but very few singles. The vast majority of homes are owner-occupied, with perhaps only 3 or 4 rentals in the entire street.

Some people are concerned about being so close to a high school, yet we've lived here 10 years and not found it to be a problem. Yes, there is a lot of traffic in the street for about 15 minutes in the afternoon. In the morning, arrivals are more spaced out so it doesn't really get too busy, though there is a fair bit of foot traffic immediately after the buses arrive. Kenmore SHS is a pretty tightly run ship, though, and we've found the students respectful and polite; very little foul language, littering, or other things that people may be concerned about. Whenever the school is having an event, they letter-drop the neighbours to warn us; they're very good citizens. : )

Who lives here?

  • Professionals
  • Families with kids
  • Retirees
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CharlieR

When you mention this area is relatively multi-cultural are you inferring this area is racist or mostly white? Also are you inferring that ethnic communities would be best to not settle in this area? This is a real shame in that I was looking at purchasing in this very spot. Oh well guess I am best to move onto Inala or Sunnybank then.

Perp

I'm not inferring either! Kenmore is in the heart of a predominantly white area, but Dumbarton Drive is quite diverse and very happily so. :)

CharlieR

You sound like you resent this area being "multi-cultural by Kenmore standards" that fills me with trepidation about this area. A predominately white area sounds like an apartheid enclave. Thank you Traceyb for your post you have said so much without saying much at all. A person could never know what an area is like till they live there. I will look at more suitable areas for my family.

Perp

My mixed-race household does not resent being surrounded by other similar households.

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