LocalOldLady
Reviews
"The Government are focused on building & developing our community - which is why I'm staying"
There has been a lot of government involvment over the past few years which is putting a focus on developing Norlane and helping it grow into it's "skin". I moved here many years ago and was thinking of moving closer to Geelong to be closer to my family which was a very hard decision considering how much I like my home. The improvement to the area over the last few years and the fact that it is considered Geelong's "Growth Corridor" has led me to the decision to stay where I am. There has been much stigma attached to Norlane & Corio over the years but if you have a good look around you will see a tidy, clean area. European immigrants make up a lot of the households and have often been here since migrating in the 60's & 70's. They keep their houses impeccably well with perfectly manicured lawns and gardens and well maintained homes. Also their neighbourly attitude makes you at ease that your home is safe while you're not there.
Norlane is 10 quick minutes away from the city, about 3 or 4 mintues to the new ring road which gives you access to the Great Ocean Road or straight to Melbourne with no traffic lights. Also our airport at Avalon is soon to become international! There are strong predictions that property in the Northern suburbs are set to boom very soon because of its position in all the goings on. Very exciting, I think.
Who lives here?
- Professionals
- Singles
- Families with kids
- Retirees
SHe's a real estate agent --- her education is higher than the housos living in Norlane.... I don't honestly believe her motivation is because she's from the area,,,, it's really all about the dollars, as the real estate's need their commission from sales of houses to live.... in guess what? Better, more expensive houses in other areas other than Norlane, which they promote for the sake of the dollar and not the truth
the area is not clean and tidy, the majority of residents are housos on centrelink not europen immigrants, 3 foot high front yard grass and a car wreck sitting in it are not what I call impeccably well manicured lawn or garden which is what every 2nd home ion this area has. A neighbourly attitude of stealing your shoes and sizing you property up for a breakin are not what I would call safe and at ease, which is the reality in norlane.