Julie-Ann Townley-Rivett

I grew up in Queen Street Alberton as a child. Later I bought my first property in Hyde Park but hated living in the area - people just arent as friendly as Alberton. Circumstances changed for me and I eventually bought my family home here in Alberton and I just love it. The neighbours are great and the wide tree lined streets and best of all I can leave my car at home (I hate driving) as the train or bus so close by. Shopping here has improved with St Clair which I can walk to, and the new upgraded Port Canal. Of course you still get the 'interesting' people in the area - but it all makes for diversity and adds to the culture. It was what I hated about living in Hyde Park - everyone seemed to have massive cars and so worried about being broken into. I have never had any issues here although had a couple of weirdos hanging around. I catch the train to work and everyone at the station talks to you - we have a couple of supported living accommodation residents catching the train who talk to everyone and I can say everyone looks out for them and ensures they get the train etc - never saw much kindness of that type in the Eastern suburbs. The other thing is that is has kept its beautiful grand homes other councils have allowed these to be developed for infill but Alberton has managed to retain them. I say if you want to live close to the city have a period home within a diverse cultural area then Alberton is your pick.