Is the dust pollution and smell from the factories improving?

Yes, the air quality has improved greatly since the Environmental Protection Agency has been monitoring air quality and issuing fines and court mandated recommendations to industries since I've been here, 2007. Some tanning companies, real culprits of bad smells, closed down and relocated well away from Brooklyn and Sunshine residential areas. In general, there is a lot of upside living here - schools, shopping (Altona Gate, Highpoint), Federation Trail, and 15 minutes on a clear run over the Westgate to the CBD. Make the move, you won't regret it - and capital appreciation keeps going up.

It's a lot better now compared to what is was a few years ago. A lot of factories are closing down, which is improving air quality. The council is also focussing on Brooklyn and Altona North to make things better with several initiatives.