Melbourne, Victoria is home to the precious suburb of Preston. Preston situated nine kilometers from the central business district of Melbourne. For years, its population has been steadily growing since the 1920’s when the rail link between Flinders Street and Collingwood and the tram line which links Melbourne to it have been established. Today, tram, train, and a wide-ranging bus system have been servicing the suburb. Bus routes usually travel to Preston’s major areas such as the Market, High End Street, and Northland Shopping Centre.

Preston is a huge Melbourne suburb which is in transition and is currently attracting tourists and even professionals. It has three districts namely the southern district, western district, and eastern district. Each district has a unique atmosphere and attracts different kinds of people. For example, the southern district usually attracts young professionals while the Western district lures those who wish to pamper themselves with a number of beauty shops and well maintained family houses. Although Preston is still in the gentrification process, this multicultural suburb is proud of what it has achieved.

What brings more tourists to this friendly part of Melbourne is its artistic diversity ranging from experimental to contemporary art. It is home to many assorted and highly active artists. Visual artists, musicians, and writers gather her to showcase their talents to the local public. It has regular events and festivities like the Darebin Music feast. Apart from art, another thing that highlights the suburb is the Preston Market. Every Saturday morning locals sell their best foods to locals and visitors. The market has already been around for over forty years and through the years it presented a massive expansion with over one hundred thirty stores and many other establishments to cater to its locals and visitors every need.

Many may have heard about Preston being a violent place to be in Melbourne but because of massive transformation that made it into a quieter neighborhood such pessimistic views have been changed. Because of this known positive change, many newcomers have been drawn to live here. Quite a number of apartment have been built here to accommodate its increasing population however post war era homes and Edwardian and Californian style homes are still majority styles here. Preston has a lot of food establishments to offer its growing number of visitors. There are a number of restaurants and cafes here especially in High Street where new dining establishments have been put up.

An attraction that has been inviting many tourists and Melbourne locals as well for years is the Preston Symphony Orchestra which was founded in 1950. Every year, it performs 4 major concerts such as the Youth Concerto Competition.

Preston is without doubt a wonderful and relaxing place to enjoy and live at.