Clifton Hill
An inner city suburb with a big 'cool' factor and Victorian architecture.
Clifton Hill, Melbourne (north east)
Clifton Hill has been gentrified. Once upon a time, it was one of those inner city suburbs popular with low income earners. Now, it's pricey real estate territory with easy access to some great parkland and dog-walking areas. It attracts professionals and creative types who have a social conscience and are aware of what's going on in the world. They're not softies, but more the middle management decision maker type who have a bit of moola behind them, enough to live a comfortable existence. There is a good mix of ages with creative 20 somethings through to problem solvers in their 50s and 60s. Clifton Hill has a village feel despite several major roads cutting through this suburb. The main shopping strip is on Queens Parade. The architecture is mostly Victorian and Edwardian, with a smattering of ugly 1960s flats, a mish mash of modern, to 'what the?' The streets vary from tree-lined to narrow. (More information below and to your left <<<)
The shot tower, a huge brick chimney looking thing, is a local landmark. It was built during Melbourne's industrial expansion in the late 19th century, to make lead shots.
In 1987 Hoddle St in Clifton Hill became the scene of a massacre, known as the Hoddle Street Massacre. Julian Knight, a former young army cadet, lost his marbles and shot dead 7 people, wounding another 19. He was sentenced to life imprisonment.
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Electorates
Local: Yarra City Council
SES - State Emergency Service
Ph: 132 500 (storm and flood damage)
Police
Fitzroy Police
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