the western suburbs often have no (or less prominent) coastal access. This is often reflected in house prices and suburb "status". The typical commute of a resident living in the western suburbs of these cities also involves driving towards the sun each way, possibly explaining the cultural similarities across multiple cities. The commuters are commonly known as squinters due to the fact that they must squint while driving because of the rising and setting sun. Ballarat, Australia A Westie in Ballarat is a person living in the western portions of Wendouree, a suburb in the north-west of Ballarat also known for its lower socio-economic status. See also Bogan Chav Elitism Classism Bibliography References SMH Radar: You are where you live Australian slang Class-related slurs Culture in Auckland Culture of Sydney New Zealand slang Stereotypes of the working class Working class in Australia Working class in New Zealand Stereotypes of suburban people Regional nicknames Socioeconomic stereotypes