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The area became popular with Southern European migrant families as it was one of the few areas that had not been settled and many migrant families wanted to build their own homes in their distinctive style, many complete with plaster figurines of lions and romanesque style columns adorning the front verandah and entry.

Similarly, other European immigrant families had already settled in nearby suburbs such as Osborne Park, who made their living as market gardeners.