Derrimut, VIC 3026

Derrimut is a great suburb for families! Massive open spaces, Underground power lines, tall tree lined streets and quality public parks. State primary school and private primary school. It's well connected to the rest of the state by public transport bus stops throughout the suburb and trains via Deer Park (Vline) and Sunshine (Metro) only 10 minutes away. Short drive to the freewway that links the western ring Rd, Princess freewway and the West Gate freewway. Only 23 km to the CBD by car.

There is a gym and swimming pool nearby, two schools and shopping village is perfect for families.

I lived here for a few years. Great access to parks and sporting facilities and I always felt safe. What it lacked a little, was a sense of community.

I've lived here for 1 year now, and it is growing on me. I live in the newer estate area, and it is very geared towards young families - there are two primary schools down my street! I do love the diversity of families around here too - we have families with all sorts of backgrounds, which is nice to see (breaks a few stereotypes I've been told about the area too!) The train is pretty good - I catch to the city for work, and its 20 minutes to Southern Cross station, with relatively frequent trains during peak times.

The big problem we do have here is really the level crossing, and Station Rd. generally. It is a huge bottle neck, and on the few occasions I've had to drive just 5kms in that direction, I've had to allow 1/2 an hour to get there because of trains, and backed up traffic (at the Ballarat Rd. intersection).

My major issue, personally, is due to the fact that this is such a new suburb - it has no real sense of heritage. The houses are all extremely similar, built close together, and could be plonked down literally anywhere else in the country. The main shopping area is really just for basics - there's no real reason to hang around or build community. (No coffee shop, library, gallery, etc.). And it just all feels very soulless ... to me! It might be different if you have kids and can find community through school or sports events.

I think in general Derrimut is a good option for young families. It isn't all that affordable - but nothing is within cooee of the city is it?

Convenient and safe, very peace.

I have been living in Derrimut for a few years and never had any issues. The council is continuing to maintain its parks at a high level. I walk every day and late at night and it's peaceful. The CBD by car is less than 15 minutes drive and Altona beach is a short drive away. The general area has improved over the last few years and local police hardly get jobs here compared to some of the other new areas out west. I am very happy to have moved here compared to a very busy and overcrowded Caroline Springs. Great area to bring up a family, there is heaps of small parks all over Derrimut that have kids playgrounds etc. The local residents are nice and always happy to say hello when walking in the area. Most afternoons/nights when the weather is good tons of people will be out walking or training in the area especially around Windsor Blvd. You know an area is good when you see the lifestyle locals can enjoy whilst not having to worry about crime/danger. Overall it's safe, quiet, peaceful and well maintained

This is a good place to live. It is very safe and I have not encountered any problems. There are plenty of parks and the whole neighborhood has a good, clean feel to it. Very good access to Western Highway. There is plenty of gym and fitness options. If you are a 9 to 5 commuter public transport may be a viable option but outside peak hour and on weekends public transport is hopeless. Bus 400 runs every 30 minutes but does not connect well with trains from Sunshine or Deer Park. The service stops around 7pm so you need a lift or catch a taxi. Many Ballarat line trains do not stop at Deer Park.

Traffic is gradually increasing and in the peak time it can take up to 25 minutes to get to Sunshine. This is made worse because of on going roadwork and train line works, which once finished should be great.

Overall this is a good suburb I would be happy to raise a family here.