tom of poland said:
Demographic shift (as in Asian migration and aging white Aussie population) will lead to the eventual St George's eventual demise or permanent move to Wollongong. Sutherland Shire will continue to be a family friendly and very liveable area and will have the means to support a major football team.
The Sutherland Shire has opened the floodgates to the same demographic who currently live in & around the Carlton area.
Due to the Council's desire to maximise the tax $$$ coming in, more than 96% of current development in The Shire is medium density Unit blocks.
As anyone who lives in or around masses of units knows, when oversupply occurs, in come the people who can suddenly 'afford' to live there...
This is exactly what happened +30 years ago in the St George area...
I currently live in the heart of Sutherland (& have done so for many years) & have watched it go from a 'family friendly' & 'very liveable' area, to one where it's a worry if your wife or child has to be outside after dark...
So, Cronulla supporters, next time you're in Carlton, Riverwood, Lakemba, or similar - have a look: that's Sutherland in 15 years...