Linley

We first moved to Alexandra 15 years ago. I still remember total strangers saying hello to me as I walked down the street.
Our children quickly made friends at school and very soon had a busy social network of friends. They were able to be involved in many sporting and social activities even though they were not super athletes. The focus was on involvement.
There are also groups for adults such as garden and camera clubs, Lions, Rotary, Probus etc.

The shopping in town is good and has all your basic need. The supermarket may cost a little more than Melbourne but it has a wonderful variety of products. The staff are helpful and home delivery is free.
We have a great hospital which provides many services.
We are only 1 1/2 hours drive from Melbourne's Sth Eastern or Northern suburbs so shopping or theatres are easy to do.
From time to time we talk about moving but can't think of anywhere else that we would get all the great things that we have right here.