dogs98

As a 4th Generation Footscaryite in my 50's, the town holds a special place in my heart,barring 10 years of my life (which was spent in Elwood) it has been my home.The city that was home to so many Tannery's, meat works,Ammunition and heavy industry,is now home to cafes and artist colonies.
Through waves of immigrants(Italians,Greeks,Yugoslavs,Vietnamese and Africans) Footscray has endured with a strong community spirit, it has never been a try-hard suburb, its blue collar roots kept it in check and grounded.
The fear factor has always amused me,it is an extremely safe place,be street smart and sensible like you would anywhere, used to see women walking home alone in the dark tree lined streets of Elwood,and fear for them a lot more than i did for my own family in Footscray.
Love the choice of Restaurants,particularly the Vietnamese eateries,and the fabulously quirky cafes that have sprung up.Footscray itself has smaller houses ( a lot of Edwardian) on small 250 mtr blocks,Whilst West Footscray on the other side of Summerhill rd, has much larger blocks(mostly California Bungalows) on large blocks which are ideal for families.
Footscray station is only 2 stations from Spencer st,and to drive there via Dynon or Footscray rd is a breeze when compared to the same trip in from the East or North.