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Queen Street

"An Outstanding Every-Man(or Woman)'s Street"

Queen St has an amazing community spirit with Neighbours introducing themselves and saying hello when you move in.

The majority of people along Queen St take care of their gardens and it is a very peaceful street to live on. It is under 1km down Beach St to the train station and CBD, which gives an array of public transport, shopping, dining, medical and gym possibilities.

With a childcare centre on Queen St, it is easy and convenient for parents to drop off and collect their children, and being so close to the CBD and beach, it's perfect for young couples/singles, professionals, beach-lovers also.

With bus stops around the corner on Beach St, and being walking distance to both Chisolm Tafe and Monash University, it is a great location for students.

Great for

  • Friendly People
  • Walking distance to everything
  • Just far enough from the CBD not to have to deal with noise/traffic/drama

Not great for

  • Some homes could use a face-lift

Who lives here?

  • Professionals
  • Singles
  • Families with kids
  • Retirees
  • Tourists
  • LGBT+
  • Students
  • Beach Lovers
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Frankston

"Happy With Frankston"

After the last 12 years of living in the heart of Sydney City, I've just bought a house on Queen St in East Frankston (for an absolute bargain, especially compared to Sydney and most of the other Bayside suburbs) and while it might not have the 24hr pulse of my former home and could certainly do with a bit more nightlife, I think the place is good.

I have the train station less than 1km from my front door, the beach less than a 1.5km walk, and it's a 40min drive from my house to the heart of Melbourne.

Within a week of moving into my house several of my neighbours had said hello and introduced themselves, and even when I walk my dog and say hi to the passers by, they're willing to return the greeting and now and again have a quick chat.

I wouldn't say that it's lifestyles of the rich and famous here, but the people (while there do seem to be a lot of bogans) are decent and friendly.

There's a cosmopolitan mesh of people in my area including my Indian neighbours, the Kiwi's across the road, an Italian lady around the corner and the old fellow from Belgrade a block over (and of course a load of good old Aussies) which tells me that while some of the locals might seem a little red-necked, there is obviously a very open minded attitude to people from different backgrounds in the area.

If I had a wife and kids, I'd have no concerns about their safety in this area.

My greatest disappointment however is how unfriendly Frankston Council seem to be towards dogs, with very few dog, very limited times for dogs on the beach and an absolute (and quite ridiculous) ban on dogs in the CBD.

Regardless: Yes there are many improvements to be made in Frankston, (and I've spent no time in North Frankston, so can't vouch for that), but since I was last here nearly 20 years ago, the area has improved beyond belief, and I'm glad that I've come back again!

Great for

  • Decent Neighbours
  • Beachside suburb
  • Good value
  • Infrastructure & transport
  • Parks, beaches & facilities

Not great for

  • People's misconceptions

Who lives here?

  • Professionals
  • Singles
  • Families with kids
  • Retirees
  • Tourists
  • Students
  • Beach Lovers
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