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There are two parts to Lansell Ave, seperated by a laneway. This can be confusing to delivery drivers.

The best part of living here is that it is close to the beach. The street is wide enough, so access for large delivery vehicles is not a problem.

The neighbours are very friendly and you get to know most of the street. Not like the suburban jungle of Melbourne.

If you want excitement and thrills, then do not live here. If you want nightlife and parties, then this is not for you. If you want to relax and have a sound housing investment over the long term, then this street will see you through.

There is a large park near the southern end and is dog friendly and kid friendly.

With only 21 houses surrounding the central private parkland, this circular street sees only a handful of visitors a day. The traffic is local only and all houses are occupied.

The residents look out for each other, and almost everyone who does not belong gets noticed.

The neighbours share BBQ's, help each other and look out for their properties if anyone goes on holiday. The park, whilst council owned, is maintained by an eager group of residents who ensure that the windbreak that is there is not overgrown or becomes a fire risk.

House sales are not common, as the residents will only see one way out.

Great, secluded and exceptionaly quiet.

Where else could you find flat terrain, friendly neighbours and safe living next to the best beach on Port Phillip Bay? Bike riding, walking, chatting with friends and all on the way to the beach.

When the rest of the bay's beaches are closed with pollution, Safeth Beach remains open. This is due to the way it is located. When the tide runs out, the polluted water skips past the point. When the tide returns, any dirty water is flushed (being so close to the heads).

In summer, the water can be clear to a depth of 8 metres and fishing is done by sighting the prey.

The beach is the best on the peninsula and this is verified by the number of southern peninsula residents who choose Safety Beach over their own local beach.

The area has some protection from hot northerly breezes and enjoys the SE breezes.

From February till June, the water is almost like a lake for much of the time, making it easy to fish with a small boat. Within 400 metres off shore, one can catch Calamari, Whiting, Skipjack (small salmon), Garfish, Schnapper, Trevally, Leatherjacket and Flathead.

I have actually caught all of these on one trip whilst fishing for whiting in 3 metres of water about 100 metres out.

Safe for kids, most houses are occupied, most locals know each other by sight and everyone looks out for each other.

This is more a village than a suburb and I endorse it as Melbourne's secret hideaway.