Windalian

We are from out of town, so we judged Windale by our actual experiences and not it's reputation. Our street is quiet and mostly private housing. The neighbours have bee there for decades and are happy to have new families moving into the area. We have got to know more people living in Windale than anywhere else we've lived and we can't find a reason to move to any of the so called 'nicer areas'.

There are a few interesting people around, but if you say hi to them they are happy to have a bit of a chat. They may look a little rough but they are just people too. We never get any grief from others in the suburb and have zero security issues, despite what outsiders might think. I don't really mind the reputation 'cause it is keeping the prices low.

The local post office is a particular hightlight. Where else can you go, where the staff remember your name and have your parcel ready to go before you've even got to the counter? Fantastic service!

The location is also fantastic. It is 5 mins to Warners Bay and 5 mins to the beach. And if you need to go to the city it's only 10 mins. Why would I pay more to live on a smaller block and be further from the best parts of Newcastle/Lake Macquarie?