Jack I don't know if it is just me but I don't think Victorians care that much about their lawns, I think maybe 20 years or so ago they might have but I'm sure that around that time very strict water restrictions were enforced and most lawns died and it was easy to pick the ones who were breaking the law. From then on I feel most in Melbourne have grass out front that they mow but I don't see manicured lawns in the areas I visit. Could be wrong