Emili Spartalis

Having just bought in Melton, I can honestly say that some of these reviews and other 'bad stories' you hear about the place are just not true. Melton has everything you need and the only thing it really lacks is decent transport. Having said that, the buses run frequently and on time, and the Vlines aren't too bad either - they are usually punctual, however we could benefit from more services. I also feel a lot safer on Vlines as there are multiple conductors on there at all times, and the trains are so much comfier and cleaner!
Melton seems to cop a bad name for reasons which are beyond me. ANY suburb/city has crime... And the way people and media outlets make it sound is as if every second house has been broken into and robbed. I feel safe around Melton and it is a good area to raise a family. You're only half an hour from the city, half an hour from the airport, and only 15 minutes away from Watergardens Shopping Centre if Woodgrove doesn't have everything you need. I feel as though half of these reviews are coming from the South Eastern snobs who reside in Brighton. Melton isn't just a 'country town' anymore... It is much more than that. Not to mention you're only half an hour away from Mount Macedon and Gisborne, which makes a nice day trip.
There are so many daycare facilities, schools, shops, cafes... Even quite a few pubs and other nightlife. Even so, the city is half an hour away... Even Frankston is much further (try over an hour). All your mainstream shops are here (e.g. Chemist Warehouse, plenty of car dealers, The Good Guys, JB Hi Fi), so it isn't as 'backwards' as what people tend to think. There are also plenty of sporting facilities, parks, etc. Overall, Melton is just like any other 'normal' suburb except far prettier as it is surrounded by mountains and open fields (not to mention clean air).
Melton is a great area if you're not a sucker and want to pay what a house is actually worth, instead of being sucked into this ludicrous housing market.