kt1

Greensborough is big and the different areas vary greatly. The streets off Henry St are lovely - established 50s-60s homes, many parks, including a running/bicycle track through parklands. Lots of dining options nearby such as the very trendy Mabel Jones for brunch. Greensborough Plaza is only a short walk away and has a new luxurious cinema seats and brand new dining precinct. A surprising well-kept secret is the proximity to the city - my husband rides his bicycle to work in the city every day in under 50 mins. Only 25mins drive to the city at off-peak times (longer during peak hour - bring on the North-East link!)... as I said, though, it is a big suburb and there are some less-than-desirable pockets, such as around the pub in Main St, near Savers and the bus depot. These are not residential areas, though, and most areas of the suburb are incredibly beautiful and safe. There is no freeway noise in most areas of Greensborough (maybe there is in the spots closer to Watsonia North?), also I have never come across hoons (as mentioned in another review). I have lived here for seven years after moving from Kew. I feel safer in Greensborough than in Kew or Hawthorn, though both those areas are very beautiful.