Melbourne's western suburbs are definitely regarded as less desirable than the eastern suburbs.
Historically (in the 1880s), the western suburbs were where the working class lived, and where heavy industry was located.
Today, the majority of the wealthy suburbs are still east of the city - Toorak, Camberwell, Kew, Hawthorn etc.
Re:Why are the east of cities usually poorer?
by goatforce5 on Monday May 31, 2010 @10:16AM
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The History of Western Civilization, by TISM:
That's funny. I actually have a relative who was in TISM. Some of their better work.
I also have a friend who never liked them, because in one of their songs they list everyone they hate, and it includes 'anyone called Trevor' : this is my friends name.
TISM : the original acquired taste.
Generally I would say that the desirability of certain areas comes down to : - topography (low, hot bad, hilly, views, breezes good) - orientation : people (in general) like to live on or near the water, assuming the water is clean. Areas that face into hot sun are less desirable. - history : sometimes older parts of cities have bigger houses and land, and are more established.