KatieH

Kensington has a wonderful village feel. We have lived here for 4 years and it feels like home. People are friendly when you're out walking your dog and there are lots of smiles from familiar faces. The old Stockroute walkway is particularly nice to walk on a daily basis. The trees and gardens are very relaxing and well-kept. Maribyrnong River has nice spots to walk/ride to including Footscray Park and Footscray Arts Centre where you can get breakfast. JJ Holland is another favourite with sports teams always on the go, beautiful trees and a BMX park filled with kiddies. Easy to walk to train stations and buses, as well as the 57 tram/supermarkets. Highpoint is a really quick drive. Loving all of the new restaurants opening up (e.g. Mexican tortilleria.. also keen to try the new Korean) and Hardimans is a great local pub. Especially love the trivia nights there. I'm not sure if some of the previous comments about safety are relating to the Flemington side of the tracks, but we feel very safe in Kensington and love walking around the area. I've found the old stigma about the area means you can get much bigger and nicer apartments/houses on this side of town than the East/South side for your money (I've lived on both sides). Eastern suburbs friends have been really surprised when they see how nice the area is for how much we pay.