LucyM1

We lived in Fawkner from 2009 until 2015 and generally it was very good to us. We were on Jukes Road and could walk to train, shops and school. Less than 30 mins by train to the city. We were lucky to have good neighbours too. A strong multicultural vibe, which I personally loved (and miss).

So why did we move? Several reasons: for a start, I wanted to be in a greener, hillier suburb with more of a country town feel, and Fawkner is very flat and full of concrete. But the most important reason turned out to be schools. Our firstborn was in state school in Fawkner for a year and when we moved suburbs (to another state school) the improvement in her abilities and the way she learned was phenomenal.

I should also mention that as much as the multicultural character of Fawkner should be embraced, it was not by all. I heard many racist, and in particular anti-muslim, comments while I lived there. There was an undercurrent of resentment from some residents who felt that they were more entitled to be "Australian" than newer migrants.

Also, Fakwner seems to have a lot of illegal firework fans, particularly from October to January. Not fun for little kids trying to sleep!