moving to melbourne area - which suburb/town?
My hubby and I are planning on moving back to Victoria in a year or 2, as we are currently interstate it is hard for us to scope out suburbs we might be interesting in buying into.
Anyway maybe you can help us decide on a possible list of suburbs/towns?
We would like to buy a largish block to eventually build on, roughly 2000 sqaure metres or more
Have established vegetation/nice views, houses not too closely packed, nice parks
Close to schools, local shops & public transport
Nice friendly neighbourhood for raising children
1 hr (give or take) drive from CBD
We have been thinking of Warrandyte area but there does seem to be a not so much public transport there (it is important because i don't drive).Eltham looks good but is more expensive. I would also like to be near health foods shops and not too isolated as our family has unique dietary requirements.
What do you think?
Thanks
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Hi maxie7,
Unfortunately there is no current way to search based on the ratings you choose, but I will pass that onto the powers that be at 'local voices' HQ.
I've lived in Melbourne for over 30 years, so I think I might be able to help out though.
The first suburb that comes to mind is Templestowe. I lived there most of my life, so I know the area quite well (and surrounding). It might be a little bit pricey, but you do get the land size in some parts, with great parks and relatively close to the city. There's not really anything bad I can say about Templestowe. It's also nice and close to Doncaster Shoppingtown which I'm sure could handle all your shopping\food requirements.
After that I would say Warrandyte is great, and is cheaper that Templestowe. Great big blocks of land as well, although a little more underdeveloped in areas (the roads in some places need some work) but nothing that would stop a move there. One thing to note about that whole eastern area is the people are really nice. I don't think you can go wrong looking in the area you are talking about, it now all comes down to how much your budget it.
AJ
Hi Maxie7,
Your really can't go past the Bayside suburbs of Melbourne. Even if your not a beach person, knowing that the water is not too far away you don't have the feeling of being 'closed in' in a big city.
The suburbs along Beach Rd are pricey, but if you go just 1km inland, you can still find good value. Cheltenham, Highett, Mentone etc.
We are also looking to build in a year or two. Let me know if you're interested in 'sharing' a large block down the track!
GS
I am interested in what suburbs in Melbourne you can recommend. I am looking for a new house and land within 1 hr drive to the CBD. I am looking for a small block with a new construction. Is it possible to get anything between $300,000-$400,000?? If so where and what suburbs do you recommend?
we are now considering Gisborne/Mt Macedon, we've been there before and thought it was lovely, we had just forgotten about it. Its closer to family than the eastern suburbs and maybe a little more affordable. There's some cheaper blocks of land at nearby Riddels Creek, I don't think there's much of a town there, but if you're after peace and quiet it would be great.
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