fawknerlocal

We have lived in Fawkner for over a year, after moving from Coburg. Though not as vibrant as Coburg and Brunswick, these suburbs are still easily accessible via Sydney road or the Merri Creek bike path. We love our spacious home and backyard, a luxury we could not afford in the suburbs just to our south. We live in east Fawkner, near the creek, and enjoy beautiful, vast parkland where we take our dog for walks, as well as the Merri Creek Trail where we go for runs. Our neighbours are friendly and our street is very quiet. Our shopping needs are met on Bonwick Street (which is being upgraded currently by the council) and the other little shopping strips littered throughout the suburb. Campbellfield plaza and Coburg North village are also nice and close. There are lots of good places to get take-away food from and we love our local cafe, The Fork Shop. There are also several schools, and sporting clubs/fields, as well as a large leisure centre and library. The only thing we’re lacking is nightlife, but it’s a short Uber/train ride into Coburg or Brunswick for that, and the city is less than half an hour on the train. Overall, we’re very happy living in Fawkner.