irateelf
Reviews
"easy access to City link, the freeways, bikepaths, parks, cafes & all this with quiet leafy streets. What more could you ask for??"
I will admit the proximity of high density council housing made me a reluctant entrant to Flemington but despite living just a block or two away we have never experienced any harrassment or crime. Many reviewers mention undesirable behaviour on trams, and the street but I beleive any inner city suburb has an element of this and have found it no worse in Flemington than the others. The council housing brings a cultural diversity to the suburb that many other inner city suburbs lack, not only are there great cafes but a multitude of different cuisines to choose from.
Pinoak crescent has some great little cafes and shops - thoroughly recommend the bircher at Made!
There is a great community spirit.People are friendly, we know our neighbours, passersby will say hello, a dropped wallet is handed in untouched, some water for the dog as you sit outside the pub or cafe is never too much trouble. This to me has been a big contrast to other melbourne suburbs I have lived in.
Along with many public transport options (2 trams, 2 trains) you're right by the capital city trail bike path, a leisurely bike to work takes me all of 15 minutes! Head the other direction on the trail and ride through Royal park, past the zoo & enjoy lunch in one of the northern suburbs. Royal park is right on your doorstep and Princes park easil accessed.
You have easy access to City link, the freeways, bikepaths, parks, cafes & all this with quiet leafy streets. What more could you ask for??
Great for
- Pin Oak Crescent
- Proximity to Capital City Trail
- Royal Park
Not great for
- Craigieburn line is one of the busiest
Who lives here?
- Professionals
- Singles
- Families with kids
- LGBT+
- Trendy & Stylish
well said mate. i believe the council housing is home to african(mostly somali) muslim refugees,there is no alcohol,drug or nudity in muslim community generally, i counted atleast 10 businesses run by somalis on racecourse rd alone,its rare to see muslim alcoholic,nude or homeless due to their believes of islamic faith.i feel very safe around muslim communities,never had issue with them.. anyone who falsely say there is crime in flemington is some one who like to see all white flemington.my advice is move out flemington if are not comfortable with multiculturalism or diversity period.