Young_mum

We love Abbotsford! Here is why:
* so close to work in the CBD - you can walk, ride, bus, tram or train - you have 2 train stations, loads of trams down Victoria St, and buses along Johnson and Hoddle St.
* fantastic cafes and bars all within walking distance
* walk/ride along the Yarra River
* walk to the Collingwood Children's Farm - great for kids, great cafe there, beautiful spot for a walk and lunch
* Abbotsford markets
* Abbotsford convent with amazing places and events like Shadow Electric
* great for young kids - so many parks, Collingwood Library is fantastic, maternal child health centre, Richmond pool, lovely community feel - quick drive to Melbourne Museum, Prahran Pool, Botanical Gardens
* so close to the hottest bars, restaurants and cafes in Fitzroy and Collingwood
* quick drive to South Yarra and out to the eastern suburbs like Camberwell
* close to the Eastern Freeway if you have family out that way, or jump on to drive down to the Peninsula for summer holidays
* the Hive has Woolworths, Aldi, Chemist Warehouse, nail salon, bank etc
* short drive to Vic Gardens for Toscanos, Brewsters Butcher, Fitness First etc
It is a great suburb for young professionals and young families. We really love it here.