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Suncrest Place is aptly named running along the crest of the hill homes on its eastern side have extensive backyards that look east towards Prossers Forest and Mount Barrow. The homes on its western side of the street similarly have big backyards and views towards the Western Tiers, down the Tamar River and over Launceston. The only draw back -- this street is in Ravenswood.

Running parrallel to Georgetown Road from the foot of Alanvale Hill this street has never really taken off -- either as a busy but residential street or strip development. Homes on Alanvale Road are very affordable they enjoy relative peace and quiet and are situated on big blocks. The Alanvale campus of Launceston TAFE enjoys great views and is only accessible from Alanvale Road.

Michael Street off Outram Street provides access to two smaller streets that like Michael Street are also no-through roads. Most of the homes in Michael Street were built in the 1980s and these all have established gardens and are an easy walk to public transport on Outram Street. Public reserves in the area need a car to access if you have younger children -- likewise local shops.

Ingamells Street residents enjoyed for a number of years exclusive use and access to the adjoining reserve until Summerise Court completed the development. Homes in Ingamells Street were built in the 1980s and are generally small having been built as stepping stones to bigger properties. It is well located in terms of shops, schools and public transport.

Alma Street is well located and should be a street that has a good vibe and feel. That it has not generated over time this feel is probably due to adjoining reserves and semi commercial feel of neigbouring Hobart Road. Homes in Alma Street have been built over time as development has been slow. Therefore some homes are brick veneers 1970s homes circa adjoining suburban streets while others are older weatherboard cottages. An affordable street that does not have that much going for it or against it.

... and that includes heavy traffic. Hobart Road runs from the six ways intersection and homes on this section of the street are either set back from the street with right of way entry from Pyennna Avenue or set below street level with poor access to the street. The Kingsmeadows shopping centre dominates the central part of Hobart Road with very affordable 1930s and early 1950s houses interspersed along its length through to Youngtown.

Kent Road has everything a small neighbourhood needs to generate a sense of community and ownership. Parks and reserves are well kept and interesting. There are two local schools within easy walking distance. The small shopping strips is well maintained and does not suffer from grafitti attacks and a well attended medical centre complement this predominantly residential street.

A great shopping street with readily accessible off street parking Burgundy Street has a great mix of specialty grocers', cafe's and retail outlets. The Warringal Shopping Centre also provides the usual national chain retail outlets, banking and financial services. The Austin Hospital's accident and emergency unit is also accessed via Burgundy Street.

Banksia Street provides great access for locals needing to move between Heidelberg and Ivanhoe without the headaches associated with travelling on Upper and Lower Heidelberg Road. Homes in Banksia Street are a mix of unit complexes and family homes with established trees and gardens. Banksia Street provides direct access to Austin Hospital and Heidelberg Station.

Hawdon Street runs from Beetham Parade at the Rosanna Station through to Heidelberg's main shopping strip. Traffic calming speed humps the length of the street prevent this street from becoming locals favourite short cut. Consequently the homes Hawdon Street have the benefit of the services located at Heidelberg and Rosanna without the inconvenience. A good mix of older style homes and low density unit complexes.

Langdon Crescent is close to all services, schools, walking tracks and the newly developed Craigieburn station without any of the incovenience experienced by home owners who have to put up with increased suburban traffic. Homes are generally well maintained with established gardens and still very affordable.

For many years Craigieburn could only be accessed via Hume Highway or Mickleman Road or via a walking track from Roxburgh Park. The two suburbs are now joined and recent works by the council upgraded Bridgewater Road to dual lane status. Homes are brick veneer and older style and relatively close to services compared to the rest of Craigieburn.

Mount Alexander Road is home to a number of medium density and secure apartment complexes. Close to all services with excellent public transport - trams to Moonee Ponds or Essendon providing a choice about where to shop and relax.

Puckle Street is the main shopping strip of Moonee Ponds. At its western end the Moonee Ponds train station provides easy access to the street. The eastern end of the street is adjacent to Tram and bus transit points. Retail therapy and night clubs provide plenty to do without ever needing to go to the city.

Maribyrnong Road runs from Mount Alexander Road to the Maribyrnong River. At its eastern end the homes are traditional narrow fronted turn of 20th century worker cottages. The Moonee Ponds cross city tram runs along Maribrynong Road and takes passengers past a couple of local pubs including the Waterloo and Anglers Tavern.

Union Road runs from Maribyrnong Road to Epsom Road through to the Melbourne Show Grounds. Its shopping strip is home to great boutiques and the best coffee and lattes in Ascot vale. Union Road is well serviced by financial and legal sector and is in easy walking distance of trams and Ascotvale station.

Hampstead Road is home to Maribyrnong's Immigration Detention Centre. Running from Maribyrnong to Maidstone Hampstead road is semi commercial and light industrial with older home sites being bought and re-developed. It is conveniently located less than 10 kms from the city and at risk of 'gentrification' by owner occupiers.

Wests Road is a busy local short cut that avoids High Point Shopping centre and provides alternative access to Footscray. Homes in Wests Road face due west and are poorly designed to withstand harsh sunlight in living areas - evidenced by matchstick blinds and other attempts to try and keep these relatively new contemporary units cool.

Victoria University's student village is located on Williamson Road. The village has a shuttle bus to university campuses but public transport is a bit of a walk. The proximity of Williamson Street to Maribyrnong's High Point Shopping centre provides - retail therapy and entertainment.

Kynoch Lane is the outermost boundary of a re-developed industrial site. High density three level contemporary units give this street a lego land feel. Most homes have double garages but parking for visitors is limited and home owners need to walk to a central point to deposit garbage.