madmel7

We lived in Joseph Court off Sommes street. The new freeway makes it very easy to access all parts of Melbourne now without going through suburbs to get to the freeway.
From our area of Wantirna South it is easy commute to Knox, there are 2 private schools and 3 public schools in walking distance. Public transport stops are within walking distance, so too stops for buses to the private schools further away. The wednesday and sunday markets at Carribean Gardens is also a bonus. There are play areas as well as open spaces/sporting grounds for the kids to run free in. Safety is almost never an issue in our area as the courts and small number of houses in the street makes it almost impossible to come and go without being seen by someone at home. This makes it easy to allow the smaller children the freedom of playing in the street that most older people enjoyed when they were young. Lost traffic is the only problem with the odd person taking the wrong turn and ending up lost in the maze of dead ends and courts. Overall Wantirna South is a great suburb of Melbourne, as with most of the eastern suburbs it is very green and clean. With almost all in our area taking pride in their homes. The cultural mix is interesting and as most are professionals with children this adds to the friendly neighbour vibe you get when you drive through or visit.