holh

A lot to like about Fawkner. Good price for homes so close to cbd. Less than half an hour on the train to city, 10 mins to Brunswick. Small shopping strips scattered throughout. Nice cafes, good food, needs a wine bar though! Good sense of community. Major rd outdoor playgroup is great, as is the leisure centre (closed shortly for a massive upgrade - we can’t wait). Library is cute too, good rhyme time sessions. Some playgrounds need an upgrade, but this is on the cards for a few. Merri creek parklands are just stunning. So peaceful. It’s like you’re in the bush at some parts. Beautiful bird life as a result. Matrix is great for local childcare - friends have their kids there. Fawkner bowls club is wonderful on a Friday night - lots of space for kids to run and play. Local primary schools have good reputations, and change is on the cards for the local high school, with a motivated new principal and direction. It’s quiet here, but we don’t miss the hustle and bustle of Brunswick where we moved from. We are still close enough to enjoy what that offers, while being able to afford a house with a backyard. Come to Fawk! You won’t regret it!