Streets, Suburbs & Precincts
Melbourne rates particularly high for those seeking a creative
lifestyle. This is according to the National Economics' 2002 State of the
Regions Report which measured characteristics such as "openness
with regard to acceptance of social and cultural diversity, bohemian and
alternative lifestyles, and multiculturalism, in conjunction with vibrant
street culture, music scene, night life and open spaces".
In some countries and guide books these areas we have mentioned may be
referred to as 'villages' but that is not a term used by Australians. The
term "precinct" is usually seen as a marketing term created by tourism
agencies and locals in Melbourne generally think in terms of streets and
suburbs.
Chapel Street, Prahran
Chinatown
Collins Street
Spring Street
Lonsdale Street
Brunswick Street,
Gertrude Street & Smith Street
Docklands
Lygon Street, Carlton
St Kilda
Sydney Road
Williamstown