I can definitely appreciate how you feel, it’s how I felt when I first came to Aus and the first few years were all in deep suburbia where i couldn’t fathom the way of life. I can kind of see why Richmond rentals attract a premium compared to say the equivalent in Hawthorn, simply for the vibrancy and density. Still overpriced IMO and no longer my thing but I can try and enjoy it while I’m here (while trying not to spend too much… none of this fun is for free)