Macleod, VIC 3085

What I love about Macleod is that everything a family needs is right here in one place. There’s the kinder right next to the park, which makes drop-offs and playtime so easy, and the YMCA close by where the kids can enjoy gymnastics classes. The maternal child health care centre is right there too, so those check-ups and appointments are super convenient. Add in the tennis courts, sports ovals, and Rosanna Parklands nearby for weekend walks or bike rides, and it feels like we’re spoiled for choice when it comes to keeping the kids active and happy.

Day-to-day life is just as easy. The local strip on Aberdeen Road has everything from awesome cafes for a quick coffee to a few restaurants perfect for family dinners, plus all the little shops you need like the post office and chemist to get errands done without leaving the suburb. There are also great schools close by, like Macleod College and Rosanna Golf Links Primary. With Macleod Park at the centre of it all, it feels like the heart of the community — parents chatting at the playground, kids playing sport, and families out and about. It’s the kind of suburb where you don’t need to drive far, because everything is right at your fingertips, and that makes family life here really enjoyable.

Macleod is definitely the place to be! We are so amazed by this suburb and its community. You always meet people at the local park, and it's very family-friendly. The park is right in front of cafés, a pharmacy, IGA, a post office, and a few restaurants, as well as the train station, tennis courts, and a YMCA. I've never seen anything like this—we are loving it!

Great place to raise a family. Surrounded by numerous reserves and filled with nature this place has all the qualities for bringing up children. The community is very welcoming and has numerous of activities for everyone to get involved.. all within 14km of the city!

Only moved here 2 months ago, but very happy with our choice. Very quiet and friendly in our area. Train station and service very reliable. 25 minutes on the train to work beats spending an hour in the car and paying for parking. Shopping is okay, mostly cafes and take away, sad to say no bakery. However it's not far to travel to Watsonia which on the whole has a much better local shopping centre. Downside is the house prices both for sale and rental.

We are very happy here, it is safe and plenty of parks for the kids and dog. I have lived in Melbourne for over 25 years and this is the first time I have felt a real sense of community. Highly recommended if you are looking for quiet living, with all the convenience of city living

Lovelly people, great walking tracks, picturesck, lots and trees and parks, quiet, superb location thats close to everything with a real community spirit. We love it!

I have been staying with my family for more than 5 years and take pride in the right choice we made. Lovely people, caring neighbours, green leafy place which is so peaceful. You have a train station, really good parks for walk, children's play area, nice schools, well connected with buses, tennis courts, cafes, auspost...almost everything a family needs.
Best part is its only 15km from city! Now with the north east link construction, you could reach city even faster!
We enjoy staying here.

Nice and convenient suburb close to station close to city.