Melissa Whinnen

Mitcham is a beautiful leafy-green suburb in a great location. It is a quick drive to the fabulous Eastland shopping centre where you can stop in for a shop, catch a movie or grab a delicious bite at the funky new restaurants. It's quick to jump on the eastern freeway and the train station was also upgraded not too long ago.

There are lots of great cafes to eat at on the weekend. We like to walk the dog at Halliday Park which is absolutely buzzing on weekends - especially when the sun is out! Mullum mullum reserve is also a short drive away for those moments you need to escape the hustle and bustle for a nice bush walk. Its amazing to find such a place in the middle of suburbia.

We also love to take our interstate guests for a drive to nearby Warrandyte and it is also a bonus being close to the Yarra Valley.

The one downfall I would say is the local shopping centre and Coles. It is a little outdated and could do with a revamp. They often have low stocks or not so many options. There is a local fruit and veg but they also keep low stocks it seems. Tunstall square and Brentford square are both only a short drive away and provide a better grocery shop in my opinion.