DonnyD

Im the happiest I’ve been living anywhere. The bird life, the trees, the quiet nights, the beaches, no traffic and the list goes on. I am stoked I secured my piece of paradise here 10 months ago. The fact that the city is super accessible and we have the whole Mornington peninsula at our doorstep is incredible. The local markets are great and the local cafe is quality. Hastings is a 5 min drive and has everthing you need. On Xmas eve, the cfa drove Santa around throwing lollies for kids! And there were some amazing Xmas light locally too! What an awesome time it’s been. I’m genuinely so happy I’ve made this home.

I purchased a property in Norlane as a 26 year old single male in 2006. I lived in the property located close ish to the Robin Ave shops for 4 years. I had no trouble, my neighbours were great, friendly down to earth people. I find in life if you're polite to someone and smile you'll get the same back. So generally anyone who might not have met the snooty standards of the judgemental Norlane haters, just might give you a "g'day mate, how are you?" If you'd pull your head out of your backside and smile.

I had a great time renovating my home and turning it into a great looking weather board house. (Often neighbours volunteered to help!) Whilst there I used the corio gym and pool located close by, shopped at corio fair close by and commuted to Melbourne with ease for work. On weekends I was close to the surf coast and everything Geelong has to offer. Life was good while I was there!

Another good point about norlane is that it's closer to Melbourne than most of geelong. So if you're commuting or visiting Melbourne there's no crossing town to get going, basically it's just closer to Melbourne.

Visiting Geelong recently, I went to the mill markets in North Geelong and cruised around. It's on the up and if you set your home up comfortably and utilise the great things on offer around you there, life would be good. Create your own Luck.