Cas

I have lived in Southbank with our small family for the past 5 years and have seen so many positive changes to this suburb.

Southbank is close to public transport (trams and Flinders st station), they have recently made a park (Boyd park) for families, with great community program/activities in the Boyd library. They are building a giant Woolworths and restaurants (in Kavanagh street), with an addition to another park. They are also converting the streets to a more 'green' approach which is great.

Easily accessible to kids activities in the city (NGV, Botanical gardens), Short drive/walk to South Melbourne Market and Port Melbourne Beach.

The new primary school (South Melbourne Primary) is also a great addition.

The only downside for the moment would be the endless amount of apartments that they are constantly building, so you will constantly see many construction work here and there. Hopefully this will slow down soon, though.

We've just bought and moved into Altona Meadows. We did consider other suburbs but after driving plenty of times (night and day) and doing lots of our own research, Altona Meadows hit the spot!

Altona Meadows has everything! Safe, close to shops, medical centre, great primary schools and community (new renovated library and Central square shopping centre). Close to Altona beach and playground for our kids and only 5 mins drive.

Close to highway. Only 17km (20mins) drive to the city!! We reckon that it is much better than any of the Western suburbs! Hidden gem! I agree with the previous comment. Watch this suburb, it is slowly going up and will hit $1million soon. I have seen a few listing that is going up that high!! Do your research!