ema4
Reviews
"Avoid !"
Five decades in the Corio and Norlane area - so I know what I’m talking about. Avoid Norlane! And particularly avoid Corio in the areas near Plantation Rd, Sharland Rd, Kosciusko and Hendy St. Also Caithness Cres/Carmarthen Drive, Goldsworthy Rd areas. The European immigrants of the 70’s have mostly either passed away (my parents included) or moved away. Once upon a time Norlane was full of young European families who took pride in their homes. Schools and great shops have disappeared. Houses that used to be lovely have turned to neglected wastelands. And I always see police parked in front of houses in Norlane or driving the streets on their way somewhere. In fact when I get pulled over for a licence check or breathalyser - it’s always in Norlane. When I used a laundromat in Norlane my basket was stolen while my back was turned. Another time a member of a motorcycle gang was in there (the club is often in the news for shootings etc). Anyone i’ve known who ever lived in Norlane when it was safe and family friendly has moved out of the suburb or out of Geelong.
I have lived in Kosciusko Ave for 48 years raised two kids who both have their own successful Businesses, It has been a great street to live in maybe you are the problem Ema4
@boblimb - Im sorry you perceived my honest review as a personal attack. Your rude and personal reply proves the point I was making. I know plenty of people who would rather leave Geelong than live in parts of Corio and Norlane. My street (while never short of hoons in cars & on bikes), is still an ok place to live. Many though would disagree.
Sorry your clothing got bummed Ema. Unfortunately crime can happen anywhere. I hate living in Portarlington because while there are nice people, I've got some pretty arrogant neighbours.
Bikers are allowed to wash their jocks, give the man a go.