How livable is Melbourne CBD?
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Melbourne CBD has a FANTASTIC Walk Score.
I don't live in the CBD, but I do work there. My desk is right next to the window and we have a tram, you can barely hear the tram noises....
Would I live in the CBD? Probably not, for a variety of reasons.
You don't move to CBD unless you enjoy the hustle and bustle... If the crowds and trams bother you then it's not for you. There are tens of thousands that live there and it's growing every year.
The closest I've lived in was Abbotsford, which was amazing, but the rate of crime was high. Anything left unlocked would disappear.
I know someone that lives in the cbd and absolutely adores it. I don't think noise is an issue (hasn't been when I've stayed in hotels).
Probably not great for families with young'ns , but great for everyone else.
I know someone that lives in the cbd and absolutely adores it. I don't think noise is an issue (hasn't been when I've stayed in hotels).
Probably not great for families with young'ns , but great for everyone else.
Do you have family/kids?
I don't live there but holiday there often. It is really easy to get around the city, and my friends live a few short minutes away.
Would I live there? No, I enjoy my open spaces too much, however that is a personal choice, it would be much better than say, living in Sydney CBD and don't see anything against it if you like the rush.
I don't live there but holiday there often. It is really easy to get around the city, and my friends live a few short minutes away.
Would I live there? No, I enjoy my open spaces too much, however that is a personal choice, it would be much better than say, living in Sydney CBD and don't see anything against it if you like the rush.
Daughter does. She was on Lonsdale and is now living in Kavanagh St, Southbank.
She loves it. I love visiting
. Love being able to walk everywhere. Still got all the supermarkets and other shopping (although she probably is in Myer way too often )
Neither the Lonsdale Street apartment or the Southbank apartment are noisy at all
She loves it. I love visiting
. Love being able to walk everywhere. Still got all the supermarkets and other shopping (although she probably is in Myer way too often )Neither the Lonsdale Street apartment or the Southbank apartment are noisy at all
Love being able to walk everywhere. Still got all the supermarkets and other shopping (although she probably is in Myer way too often
Don't forget the blue bikes. SO much fun.
Definitely personal choice. I wouldn't mind to live in CBD if I don't have kids. Better yet, have an apartment for weekend use
I think it also depends on your background. For example, people from Hong Kong or Singapore might find it a lot easier to live in CBD without too much fuss compared to say people who have been living in the country side
I think it also depends on your background. For example, people from Hong Kong or Singapore might find it a lot easier to live in CBD without too much fuss compared to say people who have been living in the country side
Melbourne CBD
If you want to live in the CBD rent at least for the time being, with 4000 apartments coming out of the ground prices will fall, not go up.
Perhaps in a year or so you will pick up a quality apartment at a good price but not yet
If you want to live in the CBD rent at least for the time being, with 4000 apartments coming out of the ground prices will fall, not go up.
Perhaps in a year or so you will pick up a quality apartment at a good price but not yet
I dont understand living in a city CBD at all.
Well, I can understand, when folks explain like a few here have done, but I find it something that would really restrict my outlook and way of life.
The things in the city are desirable for me "on occasion", not 24/7.
Living in regional and particularly "rural" is way better with the fresh air, no noise, no crowds, no traffic lights/jams, way less crime, easy going neighbours and general population, slower more relaxed.
When we are starving for the city and it's miriad of attractions, it's too easy to just hop in the car and visit.
Especially love to get the hell outta there!
Only to be back at home though...
In saying all this, we are about to head to Melb for a 10 day bash, should be great and really looking forward to it!
Well, I can understand, when folks explain like a few here have done, but I find it something that would really restrict my outlook and way of life.
The things in the city are desirable for me "on occasion", not 24/7.
Living in regional and particularly "rural" is way better with the fresh air, no noise, no crowds, no traffic lights/jams, way less crime, easy going neighbours and general population, slower more relaxed.
When we are starving for the city and it's miriad of attractions, it's too easy to just hop in the car and visit.
Especially love to get the hell outta there!
Only to be back at home though...
In saying all this, we are about to head to Melb for a 10 day bash, should be great and really looking forward to it!
I dont understand living in a city CBD at all.
Well, I can understand, when folks explain like a few here have done, but I find it something that would really restrict my outlook and way of life.
The things in the city are desirable for me "on occasion", not 24/7.
Living in regional and particularly "rural" is way better with the fresh air, no noise, no crowds, no traffic lights/jams, way less crime, easy going neighbours and general population, slower more relaxed.
When we are starving for the city and it's miriad of attractions, it's too easy to just hop in the car and visit.
Especially love to get the hell outta there!
Only to be back at home though...
In saying all this, we are about to head to Melb for a 10 day bash, should be great and really looking forward to it!
I couldn't think of anything worse than living somewhere where I had to get in the car to get some milk/bread/newspaper.
Goes for both rural and suburbia equally.
I'm living in an inner suburb at the moment and it's good - walking distance to theaters, restaurants, pubs, art gallery etc, but I miss the fact that everything is going on just around the corner.
I guess that's the thing. It's horses for courses. The one thing I don't like about a lot of modern unit blocks in the inner city is no balcony/outdoor space. But I'm prepared to put up with that in exchange for having eveything on my doorstep.
It's the great thing about choice. Something for everyone.
I lived in Southbank for a couple of years and would pick it over the CBD any day. Far enough from the genuine hustle and bustle, but still within walking distance to everything, and also so close to South Melbourne, my favourite suburb
Where I was was still noisy, but I could live with it. There are quieter parts. Docklands may be a good alternative if you want quiet but walking distance to the CBD.
Where I was was still noisy, but I could live with it. There are quieter parts. Docklands may be a good alternative if you want quiet but walking distance to the CBD.
If I had a choice for CBD living, I would go for a heritage listed building that has been updated and heritage listed surrounds to limit development (towers etc).
My work building is the same and is mixed use, I think it is half residential and half commercial and over 6-7 storeys and there have been quite a few people living there for many years including a family that has a whole floor. I've had a chat to them a few times and they seem to love it. However not for everyone.
My work building is the same and is mixed use, I think it is half residential and half commercial and over 6-7 storeys and there have been quite a few people living there for many years including a family that has a whole floor. I've had a chat to them a few times and they seem to love it. However not for everyone.
I've lived in the cityI dont understand living in a city CBD at all.
Well, I can understand, when folks explain like a few here have done, but I find it something that would really restrict my outlook and way of life.
The things in the city are desirable for me "on occasion", not 24/7.
Living in regional and particularly "rural" is way better with the fresh air, no noise, no crowds, no traffic lights/jams, way less crime, easy going neighbours and general population, slower more relaxed.
When we are starving for the city and it's miriad of attractions, it's too easy to just hop in the car and visit.
Especially love to get the hell outta there!
Only to be back at home though...
In saying all this, we are about to head to Melb for a 10 day bash, should be great and really looking forward to it!
Loved it
Ten min walk to work, not 1.5 hours by train/bus
Get drunk on Fridays and walk home or a 10$ taxi ride home vs 65
Lots of cool.shops, bars, restaurants a stone throws away
Cons
No back yard, open spaces Eg parks
Had car but didn't use it for.shopping so.lugging groceries.around town wasn't fun, plus if I went to iga it would cos the 30% extra
Had to be aware not to.make too much noise or neighbours might complain
For me.at the time, the pros outweighed the cons bigtime
Same as living in any city
Depends on your priorities, at the time not spending 1.5hours each way on public transport was my number one priority
I have lived in both Southbank and Richmond and for mine here is a list of Pros and Cons.
Pros
* Working in the city, the 15 minute walk to work from southbank.
* Access to awesome restaurants and shopping at your doorstep. Walking to southbank promenade for a Sunday coffee is brilliant. (see cons)
* Cost of high rent is usually off-set by the savings of no public transport, less petrol, taxis.etc)
* Dennis Denuto. Its Mabo, its the VIBE! Richmond and Southbank have a great vibe (Richmond much more than southbank, but southbank on a weekend night on the water with the performers is great).
* Walking home when blind drunk is much better than walking to crown casino to get a taxi in a 1km line.
Cons
* Driving is an absolute nightmare. You could argue less driving is required as you have everything but you still need to visit friends, do a decent grocery shop.etc.
* Having access to restaurants and shopping so easily affects the pocket.
* Just generally for me it does not have the comfort level of the burbs. Always have people around you, cant really own a dog (well a decent one anyways, not a little yapper!), waiting for lifts is a massive pain.
For me it is all about where you are in your life. When i lived in these places, i was 26-28, single, not saving for anything and generally just wanted to have a good time. So these places were perfect.
I am 32 now, married, with a mortgage and i would absolutely hate to live in the city as my lifestyle has dramatically changed. I love my big backyard with the animals and the fact i can go outside without 1000 people around me.
Pros
* Working in the city, the 15 minute walk to work from southbank.
* Access to awesome restaurants and shopping at your doorstep. Walking to southbank promenade for a Sunday coffee is brilliant. (see cons)
* Cost of high rent is usually off-set by the savings of no public transport, less petrol, taxis.etc)
* Dennis Denuto. Its Mabo, its the VIBE! Richmond and Southbank have a great vibe (Richmond much more than southbank, but southbank on a weekend night on the water with the performers is great).
* Walking home when blind drunk is much better than walking to crown casino to get a taxi in a 1km line.
Cons
* Driving is an absolute nightmare. You could argue less driving is required as you have everything but you still need to visit friends, do a decent grocery shop.etc.
* Having access to restaurants and shopping so easily affects the pocket.
* Just generally for me it does not have the comfort level of the burbs. Always have people around you, cant really own a dog (well a decent one anyways, not a little yapper!), waiting for lifts is a massive pain.
For me it is all about where you are in your life. When i lived in these places, i was 26-28, single, not saving for anything and generally just wanted to have a good time. So these places were perfect.
I am 32 now, married, with a mortgage and i would absolutely hate to live in the city as my lifestyle has dramatically changed. I love my big backyard with the animals and the fact i can go outside without 1000 people around me.
