OZ lander Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 (edited) Hi everyone Our friends, a professional couple are moving to Melbourne and are looking to live in East Brunswick / Lygon street. Any comments on this area? Is this a good area to live in please? The couple is approximately mid-30s and will work in the CBD. Many thanks Edited November 21, 2013 by OZ lander Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlight7 Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 My daughter used to live in Lygon Street until a year ago. She liked it, it was very central but it is quite noisy at night and she got sick of it after a while. It is not cheap! She was renting a very small old flat up a flight of stairs- shocking kitchen but the flat was kind of quirky and arty. They were redeveloping so she had to leave in the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paisleylass Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 We went to a nice cafe there on our last trip to Melbourne, called Ginger Lee's. Bit urban and hipster/student-y for my tastes as somewhere to live but certainly convenient for the city! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parley Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 I would hate it. Why would you want to live on a bustling shopping strip ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flag of convenience Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Great place for those that don't like living in burbs and want everything in walking distance. For those that lived in London perhaps an easier landing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matjones Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 A little noisy for my liking. Too many students. If they are looking for a quieter area with easy access, they could look at North Melbourne & South Melbourne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petals Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 My daughter lives in between Lygon Street and Sydney Road and loves it. This is her second home in the area. She lived in Edward street for a year, its a nice street and according to the Age Domain is a desirable area there. She still lives there in another road now and I like it too. My mum likes it, thinks it great. I think its an ideal area for young professionals. They have a car but only use it if they need to come and see me and pick up something bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZ lander Posted November 23, 2013 Author Share Posted November 23, 2013 Thank you everyone for you comments! Really appreciate it. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinkla Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 I think it's a great area - lively, vibrant, accessible. Some of the side streets are actually very quiet - it's only the main roads that are busy. My only hesitation would be residents' parking - not sure how available it is. Perhaps Petals or others could advise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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