DebbieP

A comfortable, friendly and warm environment. Many great cafes to choose from, which are also open late. Excellent access to public transport with trains, buses and a taxi rank in close range. I feel safe and at home in Oakleigh.

I've been working in this suburb for a few years now and am shocked at how rude our neighbours are. The suburb itself is beautiful with nice trees, beautiful homes and some interesting shopping areas. The cafes are also lovely with pleasant staff and excellent food. Many of the residents on the other hand have spoiled an otherwise lovely area. I'm careful to always use the pedestrian crossings but am still almost getting run over (and interestingly enough, verbally abused for crossing the street legally...), sworn at and threatened by a resident who thought it insane of me to park my car in a legal public parking spot in her street, and the list just goes on. I know I just look like I'm having a rant here, but I was previously genuinely interested in relocating to Surrey Hills but am now terrified to even greet the neighbours!