Dandelion Paperboat
Reviews
"Depends on which side of the rail you are on"
There's a huge difference between the two sides divided by the rail line. The side where the restaurants and cafes are is the quieter and safer side. The side closer to Ascot Vale is the bad side & cheaper side where there's lots of hidden community housing for drug users etc. Lots of doggy characters roam and police frequents the area regularly.
Despite the above, love the diversity, the convenience, and there are lots of great well educated people in Flemington that are nice to live next to.
Who lives here?
- Professionals
- Singles
Living in the country with "birds and quietness"? You are a real estate agent aren't you. Let me tell you what it was like living on the Ascot Vale end of Dover St for 4 yrs. Every night there were troubled people screaming and yelling on the street. Neighbour's car got smashed downstairs. Someone followed me into the apartment car park once. I was on high alert every day walking home after work, as there was a crazy woman that kept harrassing me. The street had beautiful trees and some really nice people who just wanted to live life in peace. But that doesn't mean it wasn't problematic.
what era where you living here in? - Its nothing like that - amazing friendly neighbours, professionals with children, new families moving in - there is a street get together coming up ... you should come and see.
"Great location with some not so great people"
It's one of those suburbs that have risen in status in recent years due to close proximity to CBD but with culture left behind. There's little diversity(racism), and quite a lot of inconsiderate and entitled property owners (boomers) who lack basic respect for others. We love the trees and parks here, but they are continuously being cut down for over development. For a suburb that looks peaceful on the surface, you'll be surprised how often there's loud parties held by people in their 50s. Beware. It's a certain crowd. Choose your neighbors wisely.
Also there's loads of dog shit around Glass St and branching areas. Quite a few houses had to put up their own signs on the nature strip to deter it. Again, inconsiderate people. We did not see this happening in other suburbs we lived in. Much better off going to Moonee Ponds instead.
I don't think people can be nice and racist at the same time tbh
True, you are right. Some people pretend to be nice but actually prejudice and ignorant in their heart.
Finally, some actual truth on this suburb. Please don't get fooled by the real estate agents and read the review above.
Damn it, this area is nice with cafe, park, and all sort of lifestyle but some shameful people
There is a park + coffee shops with many families and professionals enjoying the Ascot Vale side of the railway line. Living here in the tree lined streets, including gums, is like living in the country with all the birds and quietness. Easy stroll to Pin Oak, restaurants and Kensington, plus picnics at the open Flemington race course with ducks. Like any inner suburb there is mix and diversity of people that is a celebration.