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The Benefits Of Living In A Walkable Neighbourhood

When searching for your next home, a key factor to be mindful of is the walkability of the area in relation to its local surroundings. For residents investing in outer suburb locations, a walkable neighbourhood only seems achievable with the inner-city property. However, this isn’t the case as there are a lot of developments and estates that adapt a village-style living along with accessible community spaces. Through having the essential amenities within arm’s reach, you are able to boost your property’s value and liveability. Here are some benefits of living in a walkable neighbourhood:

Welcome A Healthier Lifestyle
There have been studies that conclude an increase in health and wellbeing levels for residents who live within the vicinity of local stores, parks and other recreational facilities. As they are able to easily include more physical activity into their daily routines, they can take advantage of the walking distance being a regular exercise. By also living close to playgrounds and parks, there are more options to improve fitness levels in the community. These could include a morning jog to start of the day, walking the dog or even riding your bike to work.

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Wave Goodbye To Traffic
The morning rush and peak hour traffic is a hassle, particularly with the pressure of reaching to work or school on time. You can ditch the road rage when investing in a walkable neighbourhood where train stations and bus stops are close by. By utilising public transport, you are able to gain back some time to catch up on some work or even taking a power nap. Apart from being able to take a more environmentally friendly route, you are able to cut costly petrol fees as well as the wear and tear of your car.

Family Friendly
With schools nearby, you are able to rest assured that a lively student environment and pedestrian-friendly streets are going to prioritise children’s safety. By having the shopping centres and sports areas just a few blocks away, you will be able to worry less as they’re never too far away from home and can give them some independence within a walkable neighbourhood you’re familiar with.  This can also provide some ease as you won’t have to constantly drive and pick them up for school, to attend events or when they’re catching up with friends.

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Connect With The Community
It is easy to completely forget about the neighbours you’re surrounded with and keeping up with busy lives often limits the opportunities to build connections. With supermarkets and workplaces being just around the corner, this can make it a lot easier to connect with the community and strike up a friendly chat with other residents when you run into each other. A walkable neighbourhood can assist in establishing friendly relationships and getting more social with street parties or family barbeques.

Fine Dining
By having a range of local restaurants and cafes being just a stone-throw away, there are no issues on deciding where to eat. You are able to explore the dining scene without having to travel all the way to the inner city. Whether it’s celebrating a birthday with a dinner, grabbing some lunch on the go or getting some coffee before work, you’re able to support local businesses without the stress of trying to find a place to park.

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Davina Deluao

Davina graduated from Swinburne University in 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Journalism. Through travelling and studying abroad in NYC and LA, her interests in property and design grew and became a strong pursuit. Davina has been writing for iBuildNew Group since 2019.

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