MarkM1

Neigbours are respectful and friendly
Near to a local milkbar and local shopping strip with a Coles - Lalor Plaza
Walking distance to parklands and local oval - with a bike path and tennis courts
15 min bike ride to RMIT Bundoora campus
5 min drive to RMIT Bundoora campus
Under 5 mins drive to Thomastown train station
10 min bike ride to Thomastown train station
There is also a loop bus that goes to the station (559 bus)
If you are feeling fit it's a 20 to 30 min walk to Thomastown station
Close to KFC, McDonalds, Hungry Jacks and Subway
Walking distance to bus

The good:
- Transport is easy to catch
- Nice wide roads
- Easy access to the Ring Road - which means you can easily access the western and eastern suburbs quickly.
- 15 to 20 mins drive to the airport - via the ring road (great for regular air travelers - such as myself)
- Friendly neighbours
- Generally quiet - Most neighbours are elderly and family types.
- Multicultural
- Local gyms nearby
- Shops and major shopping centers within 15 to 20 min drive.
- Plenty of petrol stations
- Close to many local industry
- Close to most fast food chains (if that's your thing)
- Plenty places of worship
- Plenty of schools
- Few mins. drive to RMIT Bundoora campus
- About 15 to 20mins drive to LaTrobe Bundoora campus

The bad:
- Random hooning in some pockets - my area doesn't seem to have any, but I can certainly hear it in the vicinity.
- Many drivers tend to over speed
- Not much of a night life
- Not many good quality cafes
- Not many places to eat other than the big chains.
- Clearly not a trendy and hip suburb - but honest in what it is.
- Some houses look bit old and depressing, need a spruce up and good as gold.