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Best suburbs to live in Melbourne (Greater) Region, VIC

Top ranked suburbs rated by locals in the community.

Edithvale

5Ranked 1st
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parraisb

"Quaint gem of a spot"

One of the safest suburbs I’ve lived in. The neighbourhood are friendly. There’s the wetlands and the bike track for outdoor adventure. The beach is beautiful and not so crowded… it’s been upgraded so…
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Lang Lang

4.5Ranked 3rd
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Robert Mure

"A Quiet, Family-Friendly Suburb"

Lang Lang is close to Melbourne but feels like a country town. It has beautiful scenery, plenty of outdoor activities, a friendly community, good schools nearby, and affordable housing. Lang Lang is a…
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Sandringham

4.5Ranked 4th
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luiskikebecerraavalos

"Amazing place to live"

Best suburb to live in, quiet, clean, best train line, only 30 mins from the city with great beach village feel
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Mordialloc

4.5Ranked 6th
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uvv2112u

"Great Beachside Suburb"

We came from Sydney and rented in few Melbourne suburbs before buying a house in Mordy. What a great suburb it is with excellent beach, pier, great restaurants. It has everything from schools to parks…
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Beaconsfield

4.5Ranked 7th
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happyinbeacy

"Great place to raise a family"

We moved to Beaconsfield from Berwick about three years ago and discovered this best kept secret. It's the perfect location to raise a family with all amenities within walking distance. A 3 year old c…
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Oakleigh South

4.5Ranked 8th
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SteveDTNguyen

"Great suburb with best primary school"

This suburb has the best public primary school which is Oakleigh South Primary School and good secondary school. It has great local restaurants, supermarkets and the links shopping centre nearby. Th…
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Ringwood North

4.5Ranked 9th
SA
Stasi Adgemis

"Where Community Flourishes Amidst Natural Beauty and Modern Comforts"

Ringwood North is a captivating suburb that seamlessly blends the charms of community living with the allure of natural beauty. This picturesque area is defined by its tranquil surroundings, offering …
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Kingsville

4.5Ranked 10th
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michellem100

"Our Kingsville Village"

We are a small safe suburb. A tiny pocket of lots of friendly neighbours with a mixed culture. We are lucky to have our very own kingsville xmas carols and we rock Hallowean every year by far....All g…
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Cheltenham

4.5Ranked 11th
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TheHunted

"Fantastic place to bring up a family, we love it!"

We have lived in Barclay dr Cheltenham for over 4 years and absolutely love it. Our part of Cheltenham is quiet, safe and has such an old fashioned friendly atmosphere that you can't help but be happy…
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Montrose

4.5Ranked 12th
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Ahmed Hamdan

"Montrose the place to be"

A Lovely country town with alot to offer!We love living here in Montrose.
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Delahey

4.5Ranked 13th
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amyl42

"Great suburb to live in, close to everything, quiet, family orientated"

Have lived in Delahey for 20 years and can say it’s a family orientated, quiet suburb. I have never had any dramas and find it’s in close proximity to everything, whether that be Delahey village with …
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Chelsea

4.5Ranked 14th
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Olga Donnelly

"Accidentally our forever home"

We moved from Caulfield with the intention of moving to Mentone or Mordialloc at the furthest, and by chance we moved to Chelsea. What a blessing in disguise. We know all our neighbors down most of ou…
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Upwey

4.5Ranked 15th
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mckeownm

"Outstanding Community"

Having lived in Upwey for 12 years, the longest time I have ever lived in one place, I ❤ Upwey. It is the best of all worlds. Country like living but close enough to everything that you may need to ac…
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Kilsyth

4.5Ranked 16th
MG
Michael Gurry

"Largely green area with a number of parks & reserves"

Kilsyth is a largely green area with numerous parks and reserves with two golf courses that border the suburb. The suburb comprises mainly suburban residential family homes and blocks of units with an…
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Belgrave

4.5Ranked 17th
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mountainview

"My Belgrave"

I moved to Belgrave after 15 years living in Fitzroy, then Yarraville. It's the best life decision I've ever made. My travel to the city each day takes only 5 mins longer than it used to take me to …
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Donvale

4.5Ranked 18th
SA
Stasi Adgemis

"Where Tranquility Meets Convenience – An Idyllic Suburban Haven"

Nestled amidst nature's tranquility, Donvale unveils itself as a hidden suburban gem that exudes a perfect blend of peaceful living and modern convenience. This suburb's allure lies in its serene surr…
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Mount Eliza

4.5Ranked 19th
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Fiona McUtchen

"The best balance of beach and bush, 50 minutes from town"

We moved from Beaumaris a few years ago and are so glad we got here before the pandemic pushed the prices right up. We have almost an acre in the woodlands estate, so close to the village but it feels…
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