Yiscah

I lived here in an apartment/unit for around a year. The area was lovely actually - it had some greenery (trees) where most of the nearby areas did not. The neighbors were friendly in passing, but mostly kept to themselves.

The price of the area was great. We were able to afford to live here on one income .. and a small military one at that. The only real downside would be the lack of parks in the nearby area and the noise level, due to the nearby airfield.

Otherwise, a nice place to live for singles or couples and super convenient for military personnel wanting to live off-base (within walking distance of McChord AFB).

We lived on Abinger Street for a year. The convenience was great. You could walk nearly everywhere, public transport was readily available, great food, even better shopping.

The area was a bit pricey, but it seemed to be comparable to other inner city locations.

The parking was probably the worst I've seen. Tiny street that's very busy. We were rarely able to actually get a park on the street.

While we lived here, our daughter's bike got stolen off the front stoop (behind a locked gate), our umbrella was stolen off the front stoop, trash was thrown into our front courtyard by pedestrians on multiple occasions and our car was broken into (windows busted) twice. Both times reported to police who said that it was a very common occurrence in the area due to the high drug use.

There is a creche on the street which is quite good, but the street/location itself isn't really the best place for children.

We lived on Charles Street for one year.

What initially drew us to the street was the distance from work - we were able to walk to work daily. Everything actually, was within walking distance! The convenience factor was really wonderful.

The Prahran Market is only a few blocks away and has all your fresh food needs, from simplistic to gourmet. With Chapel Street and Greville Street on your doorstep, the shopping is amazing! If you realize you're going out and have nothing to wear, its only a minute walk to find a really fantastic outfit for the night.

This is definitely not a location for families though. Our 8 year old nearly went stir crazy from the lack of freedom. With no room for a back yard and not being able to go out alone for a bike ride or run and play, children really won't enjoy the area.

The noise levels can get crazy as well. With so many night clubs and pubs within walking distance, it seems you have intoxicated people walking by, shouting, singing or just being annoying at all times of night. There were broken bottles outside of our door nearly every weekend. It is also not an area where you would briefly leave something outside your door if you wanted to see it again. I once sat a water bottle down on my gate whilst running inside to get my phone. When I came back, there was a man who'd just grabbed it and started walking away. If its outside, its fair game, apparently.

Parking can be a nightmare, as it is in such close proximity to shops, but you learn to live with it and honestly, you don't need a car in the area.

This is a perfect area though for young singles, couples or executives that need the convenience.

After living inner city for a couple of years, we retreated to Eltham North for some fresh air, beautiful scenery, peace and quiet. We definitely got what we paid for with this location! While the night life does leave a bit to be desired, if you're looking for a good place to raise a family or just to have some room to move around, this is the right place.

The street is super quiet, both during the day and at night. While there are several dogs on the street, we've only heard them barking on the odd occasion and never enough to become a nuisance. The neighbors are friendly, but seem to mostly keep to themselves. The yards are big, the houses have plenty of room and everyone on the street does a great job of keeping the front of their homes nice and neat.

Whilst we've only lived here for several months, we are thoroughly enjoying the lifestyle that the Eltham area allows and look forward to many years here.

We lived on Hoffman Terrace for 3 years. After moving from the hustle and bustle of Richmond, Williamstown was a nice change.

The fresh sea air was lovely and the views were spectacular!

The upside of the street was definitely the area for children to play. Well off the main streets, the parks and sidewalks along the beach allowed for the perfect place for children to run and be children. We felt safe letting our child walk to a friend's house or play in the park nearby.

All of the townhouses in Hoffman Terrace were built around the same time, with the same materials. Unfortunately, they are not withstanding the sea air very well and having been in about 8 of the units, I feel its safe to say that they do not really offer good value for money if they have not been extensively renovated.

The walls on the adjoined units are quiet thin and therefore, you do end up hearing conversations, people walking up and down stairs, water running next door, etc. Because it is such a family friendly neighborhood, it does at times get quiet noisy outside with the kids running around.

All in all though, this is a great street for families, if you do not require your own personal yard space.