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"First impressions are not everything"
I have been in Zillmere for nearly two years now, and I remember my first impression. Beautifully kept green sporting fields, kids walking home from school bus stops, Woolworths being nearby, the Post man was always friendly... things which created a nice sense of community. I noticed that there were a lot of new townhouses and could see that there is some sort of rejuvenation happening for the area. But as a young female professional, I quickly learnt about the pitfalls of Zillmere. I went for a run shortly after moving and a Commodore of 20 something year olds pulled over rashly where I was running and asked for directions. When I said I didn't know, they asked me for money! I was lucky a man entered his front yard near where I was standing, as they drove off. Months on, I was hassled by a young man for "money, smokes and drink" as I walked home from the train station. While I didn't get hurt or anything when I said I had nothing, it was still scary. And just recently, a townhouse near me was broken in to and stuff was stole, and two weeks later my car was broken in to while parked out side my house. It is just such a shame, because Zillmere really is a convenient and appealing suburb. It's near the airport, transport is good, shops are close by, schools are near, and many people are very very lovely. But I'm moving out... I don't feel safe.
Great for
- Close to everything.
- Good value for money
- Multiple travel options and routes to city
Not great for
- Not the safest place: lock your doors, windows and cars.
- Still some housing commission homes in area.
I understand as a young woman you might feel threatened by those things - but the reality is that in a city of over a million people, these things happen everywhere. In the CBD where I work I regularly get asked for money or smokes. As for breakins I think they also happen everywhere too. If you are looking for a place where these things do not happen, I think you will be looking for a long time!!
Hi Ben, I do agree with you that you may encounter these experiences anywhere. Zillmere is a fringing suburb to the city, so less people around to witness break ins and less people around at night if you have to walk home from the train station. Yes this may happen in any suburb, but according to the cop who I reported my car break in to, there are definitely recurring crimes in certain parts of Zillmere which are significantly higher than in neighbouring fringe suburbs, with car and home break-ins experiencing an increase in reported cases. Perhaps if I move a few streets away from where I am now, I'll be chirping the praises of Zillmere's safety. I do feel bad, but I'm offering my experiences and opinion of Zillmere so that other people can make an informed choice on where to live. I do feel there is a safer side, I'm evidently just not on it.
how about halcomb street? is it good?
Sadly there are still many scungy people and housos in the suburb. I wonder when the govt will actually do something about all the litter and safety issues.
I just wanted to add, in the light of optimism, that maybe there is a "side" to Zillmere which is safer. I noticed below some people point to the East being worse off. I live in the streets between Taigum Shopping Centre and the train station... thought I would mention.