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Redfern
Redfern 
The trendy have been moving in, in what has traditionally been a rough, poor part of town. 

Redfern, Sydney (east)

Redfern has its fans and its detractors. In recent years, professionals unable to afford properties in neighbouring Surry Hills have been moving in, changing the traditional working class, rough image in East Redfern. Terraces have been renovated, warehouses have been converted, and cool cafes have opened up, in East Redfern. As for Redfern proper, it's not everyone's cup of tea. Some still find it rough and depressing. (More info below and to your left <<<)
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Rent $$$:

apartment rents are in the mid range, house rental prices are higher


Cool spot: Strangers with Candy - Kepos St

Location:

Inner city, Near Uni of Sydney/UTS


Victorian terraces

Would Suit:

Singles, Professionals, Gay/lesbian, Students


Manageable

Vibe:

East Redfern: the new "in" place to live. Redfern - downtrodden


If this suburb were a shoe, it would be a Puma

 

There are still some parts of Redfern that look unappealing and may make outsiders feel on edge. The streets near the train station are a case in point. But East Redfern is quite different. It has tree lined streets, some good cafes and more than a few professionals living there.

Redfern has plenty of public housing, mixed in with two storey Victorian terraces.

During the 60’s it took off as the place Aboriginal Australians moved to when relocating to the city. It still has a large Aboriginal community and has on occasion been the scene of social unrest.

It is multicultural and appeals to the alternative, open minded, gays, lesbians, professionals, and defiant old timers. Parking is usually fine. The vibe: downtrodden, multicultural, community minded, interesting, evolving, new trendy. Shoe equivalent: sneakers, black work shoes. Would suit: ages 18+, people prepared to buck the trend, singles, professionals, gay/lesbians, students. Location: inner city. Postcode: 2016. Distance: 4km from the city centre. Direction: South East.


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