LocalSince89

You mention alot of good attractions but not one of them is for newport - what has newport got to offer that's good without the need to drive williamstown or yarraville? I'll tell a couple of things its got, hell of alot of graffiti and no go zones at night. Its still got a way to go yet, good luck getting it cleaned up and gentrified anytime soon

You're right and you're wrong. You're right in that I did omit a lot of good things about Newport ... a population with a multicultural mix, library, health centre, Newport Lakes, the Strand, the fantastic Mamma Teresa restaurant, many cafes, a premium railway station (no train bypasses Newport), the Substation centre for art & culture, sports grounds, playgrounds galore, affordable housing, schools and churches/mosques to cater for a variety of denominations.
I don't know of anyone who would consider Newport unsafe, there are many locals who walk/jog/cycle at night and in fact the nearby suburbs you mention have recently had incidents of violent attacks. I guess this suburb is just not for you.

Well if I want to choose from a tiny selection of 1982 circa romantic trash novels, with graffiti, i'll know where to head. And those people you see jogging at night generally have people chasing them. And the fact you call mamma Theresa a fantastic restaurant, well, I kindve rest my case. Good luck with it

Sounds like someone has personal security issues. We've lived here ten years and not heard of anyone being chased or attacked. Maybe you should get a different paper route!

Sounds like someone has personal security issues. We've lived here ten years and not heard of anyone being chased or attacked. Maybe you should get a different paper route!

Thank you, youve reminded me - the paper delivery services are absolute rubbish, and when they do finally arrive you're lucky if some passing hobo hasn't pinched it. With a disproportionate number of Herald sun readers in the area ive found you're safer ordering the aus.
The day Hobson bay council establishes a true vision for the area and invests equally as it does williamstown is the day Newport can start its true transformation

Whilst I understand your issues with the area and I agree, some of what you say is still around. Though as WalkNotDrive mentions with good examples, what suburb is without similar challenges? That said I have seen the transformation of the area over the past 25 years. I was born and raised in Newport and I can without a doubt say that Newport has seen better growth in culture, infrastructure and livability than Williamstown. I don't need to go into the advantages any further as WalkNotDrive has mentioned many, and there are more.

Williamstown is the tourism hub of Hobsons Bay and is a destination for people from outside to come and enjoy the area. It would be stupid to neglect that. Newport is far more a destination for locals. Many avoid Williamstown to have a quieter experience in the Cafes such as "Nosh", "Odd Spot" and "A Pint of Milk" which are hugely popular and provide a wonderful service. Many are mentioned in many food and culture publications for their quality. One would even argue that Wiliamstown is a place for tourism and Newport has much more to offer in terms of culture.

You may say that there is a lack of vision for the area, but spare a thought for other developing suburbs that could be viewed and worse off in the municipality. Newport in contrast is a very pleasent and safe place to visit. That's not to say others are unsafe and unpleasant. My opinion is that Newport is better for my needs and preference and have found similar with my friends and family.

Summing up, Newport has developed much faster than many other suburbs in the area and is still on the move. There is nothing to suggest that is going to stop anytime soon. I and many of friends and family frequent the area and always enjoy it. You are a person here and you are entitled to your opinion. That is the beauty of free speech, but I think that we'll find that popular opinion will triumph against you.... that is a good thing. :)

let's not lose sight that people who feel the need publicise their views on real estate selling services may have questionable motives from the onset. I'm attempting to provide a balanced view and let others know its not all rainbows and lollipops. Some of the reviews are misguided and are obvious attempts to prop up the suburb - if people wanted to be fed a diatribe then go speak to a real estate agent
What's more of a concern is the common perception that a disproportionate spend towards a tourism destination over the living standards of residents is justified - that kind of thinking is tantamount to a backwater nation polishing the decks to hide its true infestations - its smoke & mirrors and it's unfair to the residents who contribute evenly but receive far less in return. If newport is truely the great destination you indicate then why arent we embracing the area more holistically and offering up the supposed best bits

Williamstown's laneways are in better condition than newport roads, park services are tended far less frequently and grass clippings arent even removed when cut. Whilst residents continue to justify and support a spending strategy that's largely disproportionate and clearly unfair, the greater the chasm of inequality will continue to grow. But on the flip side, at least the fine folk from the sunny eastern suburbs will have somewhere noice to sip their cafe latte

Miguel where do live??

I agree with you to a degree, but remember that council rates for the difference suburbs would dictate to some extent how and where the money is spent. It's no secret that WIlliamstown residents pay a much higher premium to live in the suburb than other suburbs in the Hobsons Bay City Council.

As for your road and lane quality, I would suggest that traffic type and frequency would be a factor in these decisions as well as the complaint register. Which I suggest you can also direct your concerns to, if so haven't done so already. :)

I have never received any email from Local Voice. All of a sudden, I saw more than 10 emails today. Why do we even bother with this Miguel guy's comments? Obviously, he knows there is no place for him in Newport as people live harmoniously and respectfully in Newport.

Moved here a few years ago from an Eastern suburb, have never looked back. What a beautiful place to live and for children to grow up. I feel sorry for people who are so ignorant.

I would suggest that "Miguel" does not even live in Newport or Williamstown or even from the west,I would suggest he is probably a "blow in" from the eastern suburbs who has no idea what the hell he is talking about.

Is child care a problem alike long waiting list ? How are schools in this area?
Do you reckon this suburb good for families?

Great info thank you. It's even more desirable knowing there with be no "Miguels " there :D