BobJohn

Yallambie is the safe, friendly place I didn't think existed so close to the city.

The wildlife is fantastic (cockatoos, galahs and magpies everywhere) and my children and I have become quite avid birdwatchers.

There are two primary schools within a few minutes of my home, and so many families living locally that it is easy to carpool and share the load of looking after kids with each other.

Talk about friendly! On moving into my place my neighbours organised for a welcoming party, and they all gave us gifts. My partner was pregnant, and of course there were offers to look after our kids in case she needed to be whisked away in the middle of the night.