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Halls Gap

"A great town in the heart of the Grampians"

Halls Gap is a great little town in the heart of the Grampians, but it is a little and it is very much a tourist area. There are a lot of visitors to the area each year, surprising amounts really.
This is a great area for someone looking for a tree change and they have a zest for life, a real passion for walking and hiking.
I recall visiting here a few years ago and it had a really good feel to it, up beat and positive. But the services in the town were fairly limited. If you need anything small, the local store with cater for it, but you will likely need to make regular trips across to Stawell or Ararat to get a few things. One bank and one petrol station. It is a small town.
It is a beautiful area and would have everything you could want in terms of local scenery. But nighlife? perhaps try somewhere else.
Don't expect a school in town either, you'll need to travle to the local major centres to find some of those. But it many ways it could be worth it. A great spot for a tree change or those that want to work from home, write a novel perhaps.

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Werribee

"Close to Melbourne but it feels a little bit country"

This is probably a good area for families, especially those where nobody has to get into the CBD for work. Its a reasonable trip out of Melbourne itself but it gets plenty of visitors with the open plain zoo around.
It has a nice vibe to it and is well serviced by public transport.
There are plenty of shops within walking distance to get what you need, but if you need anything that you can't get around the corner there are more shops further afield and Melbourne isn't far away.
There are some good places to eat out around the area but if you're looking to party all night then you may need to look elsewhere.
For those with school age kids there are some good schools in the area.
The Werribee river winds its way around town making for a great spot to take a stoll, and there are also a number of parks. A great area for kids.
And a little bonus - the beach isn't far either, just a short drive.

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Klemzig

"Safe and green not far from the city"

Close to the city, tree lined streets, a good selection of shops and great transport, Klemzig is a hidden gem. It hasn't received the positive feedback it's deserved for too long. Klemzig is a suburb of two parts, one closest to the city on one side of OG road has some more industrial parts. However, with playgrounds and some great streets that rival highly prized vale park it is a great spot. It’s easy to get to the city by car or on the good public transport services. You could be in the city in as little as 7 minutes!
On the other side of OG road where the bulk of Klemzig sits there is a lot to like. The streets are a good width, and well lined with trees. There are shops close by and schools.
Both sides offer close access to Marden, Firle, Greenacres, the city and Tea tree plaza. Linear park is there for that great stroll by the river.
Klemzig is a great spot for young families but young couples and singles will find a lot to like about the area.
The units on OG road however often have a number of issues around crime. However, Klemzig is a safe area.

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Albert Park

"A great place close to the city"

This is an attractive area close to the city with a good feel. The suburb that lends its name to the park is as you'd expect right by Albert Park making easy access.

Albert Park is a very attractive area with lovel;y tree lined streets. It is well serviced by public transport so getting around without a car is easy.

It is a really short trip into the city so its ideal for anyone thats works in the city or enjoys heading in for a good night out or some shopping.

The Botanic Gardens aren't far away so you can make use of the childrens garden if you have kids, or just enjoy the local streets for a bit of a walk around.

It's not far from the beach so it really is ideally located for people that like that combination of city, surf and parks.

The streets are nice and quiet. There are a few good places to have a drink or a meal close by.

Perfect for young families, and singles and couples that work in the city with an eye to the future.

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St Kilda West

"A nice beachside location"

St Kilda West is a nice area although there aren't as many tree lined streets as some of the surrounding suburbs. Perhaps thats just what I saw.

There is a great area for walking along the beach which is great if you are a walker, runner or cyclist.

There is a great weekend nightlife but that has its downside as well with more people around. This probably makes it betetr suited to younger couples and young professionals who still love the nightlife and don't want to have to go to far.

Its not far from Albert Park or the city and the area is well serviced by public transport.

There are a few good places to eat around.

For young families the beach would be great and there are some parks around the area but the ones I saw were a little dirty and made me worry about what may be lurking beneath the surface.

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Middle Park

"adjacent Albert park, beachside and close to the city"

There is a lot to like about Middle Park. A great beachside suburb with bountiful places to eat, drink and be merry around. Then Albert Park is right there for that bit of greeery if you ever have enough of the beach.

Luna Park just down the road to send the kids so you can relax a bit more. If you want to get into the city, public transport is a breeze and won't take long.

Beautiful tree lined streets. It is the perfect place for young families, couples, singles and retirees alike.

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Port Melbourne

"Beachside, great feel and close to central Melboure"

Port Melbourne has a great feel and is a great beach suburb. Who would have thought there could be such a great beachside suburb so close to central Melbourne?

Port Melbourne has some great restaurants, and there are more than enough pubs, bars, clubs for those that love the nightlife. For those that love a good Sunday brunch there are plenty of cafe's around.

If you don't want to walk or run along the beach there are a few parks there.

A great palce for the young professionals that love the beachside lifstyle but want easy access to the city.

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Docklands

"A great new area for young professionals"

If you want to be in a new development close to the city this is the place for you. Perfect for young couples and singles it is practically in the city centre, yet feels somehow separated from it.

It's an easy walk into the city and public transport services the area well. The facilities are well established and if you need anything the city is a short walk away.

Docklands Stadium/Telstra Stadium/ Ethiad Stadium is right there if you are a football fan to go and see all the big games. The only trouble with this is that there are a lot of people around looking for parks. If you are really keen on football and cricket the MCG isn't far away.

It is a great area for walkers and cyclists with water and city views.

Its even a reasonably spot for people with young children as unlike so many inner city locations there is a park and a playground.

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West Melbourne

"a great inner city location"

Practically in central Melbourne this is a perfect spot for young couples and professionals working in the city. The convenience of being close to the city combined with the benefits of not actually being in the heart of the city with the associated noise.

West Melbourne is close to Errol Street for its cafes, restaurants and shops and a short walk or tram ride away from central Melbourne. Its easy to get to Southbank to stroll the river, Docklands to see a game of football and enjoy a great new development or across the city to the Victoria markets.

If I worked in Melbourne this would be the suburb for me.

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North Melbourne

"A good inner city area"

Smaller inner city houses fill this area which makes it ideal for couples and young professionals working in the city.

Its a short walk into the city or if you don't feel like walking, an easy tram ride.

With access to city shops this is a great place to be. But the Errol Street shops are around the corner and there are a number of local cafes and restaurants to eat out.

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Seville

"A great spot well out of the city"

Well and truly out of Melbourne, in the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges this is a quiet and peacful area ideal for a step towards a treechange. It's a good place to raise kids.

It is not uncommon to see wildlife around and this is a real highlight for younger children.

this is certainly not the place to live if you are going to be working in the city as the commute is a bit long, but it is a lovely spot.

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Silvan

"Quiet and peaceful."

Wandin is well and truly out of the city so if you work in the city this is definitely not for you unless you like a long commute. However, it is a lovely place. Tree lined streets and shops close by as well as a few reasonable restaurants.

I visited here for a wedding and it was a great place to stay and visit. If you wanted to be part of a big city but not feel like you are in a big city then this is a great place to be.

It's a good suburb for kids and retirees alike.

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South Yarra

"close to the Botanic Gardens and the city"

This is a great inner city suburb. The proximity to the Botanic Gardens enables you to easily go out for a leisurely stroll.

Being close to the city is a bonus too, with public transport within easy access enabling you to get anywhere you need to go easily without the need for a car.

Shopping is great with the city close by and Prahran market.

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Melbourne (CBD)

"A great place for young professionals and singles"

If you love eating out, shopping and getting out to some great bars and clubs, Melbourne is the place for you. It has a great feel to it and getting around is easy.

As far as big cities go, central melbourne is quite attractive, with a good coverage of trees and easy access to open spaces like the Botanic Gardens.

however, it certainly is not the best spot for families, especially young families. It is simply too busy. But for those that want to give it a try, getting around it easy and it has everything you could possibly want within walking distance.

There is no need for a car in Melbourne as there are buses, trains and trams that can take you where you need to go.

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Glen Iris

"fabulous suburb with parks and tree lined streets"

While I visited it was one of the wettest days in recent history. However, the charm and feel of the area was clear. This is a nice place to live.

During the day on the weekends it is nice and quiet, and very little through traffic on the streets making it a great place to raise a family. Its not a long trip into the city and the area is serviced well by public transport. There is a lot to like about Glen Iris.

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Carlton

"A great location close to the city"

This is a beautiful area close to the city with abundant public transport.

You can easily walk to the Victoria Markets, Melbourne University and Melbourne CBD. This is a great location.

This is a vibrant part of town and a good meal isn't far away. Lygon street has a wealth of great eateries all within walking distance which means you can enjoy yourself.

Perfect inner city living for young professionals, couples and students.

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Port Campbell

"a nice location to get away from it all"

A beautiful beach and some good palces to eat and drink are some highlights. It is only a small town but it had a great feel to it while we were there. There were plenty of visitors around as well.

The beach reminded me of a small town on the Cique Terre in northern Italy because of the little inlet in which it sits. We spent a lot of time simply enjoying the sunshine on the beach with our daughter.

The shops have a good range of products so you wouldn't often need to go outside of Port Campbell. the bottleshop also stocked some great local beers.

Quiet and very livable but not too sleepy, there looked to be some new developments happening.

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Port Fairy

"A great place for a sea change."

This is a good sized small town with a great feel and wonderful places to walk. Beautiful location.

The shops are well stcoked and there are a good number of them. There are plenty of places to get something to eat and a few nice places to grab a drink.

Plenty of open spaces for people with an active lifestyle. Great place for a seachange.

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Apollo Bay

"A safe place for young families by the beach."

Visiting on a drive back from Melbourne we found Apollo Bay to be a great little place to stop. It would be high on the list of places to consider a sea-change.

It had a great playground and a wonderful beach that is perfect for younger children. There were plenty of shops and places to eat and it was easy to get around. The shops were well stcoked and of a good size which can often be a problem in smaller towns but definitely not Apollo Bay. The streets were quiet making it safe to walk around. However, there were few footpaths back off the main strip making pushing a stroller difficult. But given there was little traffic and wide roads this is not a big deal.

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Lorne

"A small town with plenty to do"

This was a great place to visit. It had a great feel and was picturesque.

Beautiful outlook in a great location. However, it was very busy with a number of younger people while we were there. It was during 'schoolies' period which is probably the reason why, but for older people or young families it is something to consider that it will be busy with people that have recently finished school.

Plenty of shops and the obligatory fish and chips shop makes this a great place to stay. If you're looking for a seachange this could be the spot.

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