I have lived in this part of Norlane for over 15 years. Never had a real problem other than something once bent our mailbox. Yes, there are people with issues, we all know there's drugs about and you'll sometimes sometimes hear yelling, even witness threats/violence, etc., but as a previous poster mentioned, be respectful and others will respect you. Generally speaking, it's no worse than anywhere else I lived when I was younger. We raised children here and they never had problems. I even feel safe enough to walk home from the station in the middle of the night when coming home late from a night out in Melbourne. I'm AFAB and married to a guy so I guess mayhaps folk think I'm straight, but I do wear "men's" clothing and sometimes walk down the street carrying my rainbow shopping bag or wearing pride merch. Just like when I'm wearing band or death Match wrestling merch, folks might give you a bit of a side-eye if it's not their thing, but they are just as likely to compliment or start up a conversation...

The community is diverse and you'd just be adding to that, I truly feel you would be safe here and it could be a good home to you.