Comment on Discussion Thread đ Friday 17 April 2026
Thornburywitch@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠agoThen the artists & students and people looking for cheap housing close to the city moved in. A much more eclectic mix, and quite an interesting one. Thriving art scene and good food available very cheap (compared).
Seagoon_@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
Footscray has been cheap and mixed for as long as I remember. When I studied and worked in the area a few decades ago there was a thriving immigrant community and lots of artists and students. It hasnât changed in that regard.