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Campbelltown

"It's a Smaller Sydney"

I grew up in Canberra and moving to Sydeny was a huge shock to the system! I have lived in Peakhurst (Near Hurstville) and Menai, and I liked both of these areas. However, when looking for investment properties to purchase, I discovered a suburb called Blair Athol, which I remembered had recieved some negative press in the past, but I decided to check it out anyway. I think this area of Campbelltown is a wonderful area, and we have since purchased an investment property, and are looking to possibly re-locate to either Blair Athol or Glen Alpine in the future. Sure the noise of the motorway could be a little annoying at times, but I lived next to transmission powerlines in Peakhust, and the airport was proctically in my back yard, so in comparison areas like Blair Athol definately get two thumbs up from me.

I must say the first time I ever visitied Campbelltown in 2006 I was shocked at some of the events I had witnessed. E.G I was abused in a car park and threatened, I saw police evrywhere I looked, and the city looked run-down and tired in general. In fact I was even abused by the receptionist at the hotel I stayed at (on arrival) and was instantly instilled with a negative image of Campbelltown.

However, when I returned in 2010 I noticed that things had started to change. Campbelltown citycentre and the macarthur square shopping centre areas are both fantastic now, and the streets have been re-vamped. I have not had any issues with anyone abusing me, nor have I witnessed any abuse on the streets. Also, I feel the people are very down to earth and this makes for a nice place to visist and to reside.

I think of Campbelltown as a small Sydney. Of course there are not so desirable areas coupled with more affluent areas, but this is the same for any city in Australia. Even in Canberra (which I believe to be relatively safe, clean, and which I think of as a great place to grow up), there are suburbs which residents do not feel are safe, and there are suburbs like Chisholm in the south and Charnwood in the north which new residents are warned to stay away from. I spent many years in the Chisholm area and I do not share this view. Whether or not it is ture what people say, it is up to individuals to make up their mind about which areas they like, and where they feel safe. It's the same wherever you go!

Great for

  • Everything you need
  • Good infrastructure and shopping
  • People are mainly friendly

Not great for

  • M5 traffic a disaster
  • Need better regular public transport
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