Louise42

We have lived in Clarkson for over 16years now and we live in State Housing. We came here when it was just a few houses and no shops etc. We have watched it grow and it has grown a lot. I can honestly tell you its not always State Housing tenants that cause problems. We are surrounded by 3 private rentals who made our lives hell for a few years. Stereos, fighting, parties, dogs barking etc. We complained and finally something was done. Now, we have good tentants in there thankgod. As for living in Clarkson you have your good and your bad in all sorts of housing. I can tell you the places where not to live and I am sure its in all suburbs, even ones without State Housing. Anyway, you have everything at your fingertips here. Shops, beach, medical facilities, transport, child care facilities, schools, fast food, vets etc and its only going to get better with the shopping centre expanding. In summer you get lovely sea breezes and in winter we mostly miss the crappy weather you get down south. Like I said, you have your trouble here I am not saying you don't. It does depend on where you go here so do your research or ask locals like myself. Good, affordable area and you are close to the beach for the kids. Please keep in mind that if there is State Housing in the area the tenants may not be as bad as what you think...And no, I am not doing this review on behalf of a real estate agency:)