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Close to the city, Airport West is located 11 km north-west of Melbourne and approximately a 20 minute drive to the CBD

Albion is a Melbourne suburb in Victoria, Australia, located 14 kilometres west of Melbourne's CBD and within the City of Brimbank local government area. At the 2021 census, Albion had a population of 4,334.

Altona North is approximately 10kms south-west of the Melbourne CBD.

Ardeer is a small suburb of Melbourne located approximately 16km west of the Melbourne CBD.

Armstrong Creek is a suburb developing to the south west of the City of Geelong.

The settlement of Ascot Vale has an interesting history, with its origins going back to the establishment of the ‘Temperance Township Estate’ bounded by Union, Maribyrnong and Epsom Roads. Properties in this area once had a caveat on their title that forbade the serving of alcohol!

Ashburton is a suburb of Melbourne situated approximately 12kms. southeast of the Melbourne CBD.

Aspendale is bordered by Port Phillip to the west, Mordialloc and Braeside to the north, Edithvale to the south, and Aspendale Gardens to the east.

Avondale Heights is a suburb 12 km north-west of the Melbourne CBD.

Badger Creek is a small town on the outskirts of Healesville in Victoria's Yarra Valley around 53km east of the Melbourne CBD.

A residential and commercial neighbourhood in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, Bayswater is part of the City of Knox local government area and is situated 27 kilometres east of the city's CBD. 12,262 people were residing in Bayswater as of the 2021 census. With the most sought-after features and still being relatively affordable, Bayswater has a lot to offer both residents and discerning investors.

Bayswater North is an eastern suburb of Melbourne approximately 29km east of the CBD and shares its postcode of 3153 with the adjacent suburb of Bayswater.

Beaconsfield is located 40 km south-east of the Melbourne CBD.

Belgrave is a beautiful suburb of Melbourne nestled in the lush surrounds of The Sherbrooke Forest, Just 35 km east of the Melbourne CBD.

Belgrave South is a beautiful suburb positioned at the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges and bordered by the suburbs of Belgrave, Belgrave Heights, Lysterfield and the localities of Narre Warren East and Selby.

Bellfield is a small area approximately 9km north-east of Melbourne's Central Business District that borders Ivanhoe with lots of tree-lined streets, parks and creeks.

Belmont is a large southern suburb of Geelong, Victoria. The name means "beautiful hill".

Benalla is an attractive and prosperous rural city just off the main Melbourne-Sydney Hume Freeway 212 km north-east of Melbourne. At the 2016 census, the population in Benalla was 9,298.

One of Victoria’s largest cities with a bustling modern heartbeat, while still holding ties to its illustrious history as a gold rush powerhouse.

Berwick is a lovely suburb in the City of Casey approximately 37km south-east from Melbourne CBD via the Monash with a great mix of cafes, shops, parks and schools. Berwick has a strong reputation for well-built, beautiful homes. At the 2016 Census, Berwick had a population of 47,674.

Big Pats Creek is a rural area south of Woods Point Road near Warburton located approximately 80km east of Melbourne's CBD

Blackburn is a leafy suburb which is 17km east of Melbourne’s CBD.

Located 17km east of Melbournes CBD, Blackburn North is a residential suburb, with wide green and leafy streets that make you feel a sense of space and greenery while still being close to the city.

Located 16km east of Melbournes CBD, Blackburn South is a suburb that makes you feel a sense of space and greenery while still being close to the city.

Boronia is 26kms east of the CBD and home to approximately 20,000 people.

Botanic Ridge is a suburb in Victoria, Australia, located approximately 50 kilometres southeast of Melbourne's central business district. The suburb is part of the City of Casey local government area.

Located 14 kilometres east of Melbournes CBD, Box Hill North is a quiet and spacious residential suburb where the streets are canopied by beautiful trees, and lined with both modern and character family homes.

Box Hill South is a family friendly community just 14km east of Melbournes CBD with an exciting food culture and boasting great parkland, walking tracks and nothing is far away.

Brighton is a prestigious, coastal suburb approximately 11km south-east of Melbourne's central business district.

Brighton East is a suburb approximately 12km south-east of Melbournes CBD.

Broadford is a small town in Victoria's central region. Broadford has a population of 4,319 people according to the 2016 census. The town is the administrative centre of the Shire of Mitchell local government area, and it is located about 73 kilometres north of Melbourne, the state capital.

Ten kilometres west of Melbourne's CBD, in the local government areas of the Cities of Brimbank and Hobsons Bay, lies the Brooklyn neighbourhood of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Brooklyn is a largely industrial suburb with a small pocket of low-density residential housing in the south.

Bulleen is located 13 km north-east of Melbourne's CBD and is governed by the City of Manningham.

Burwood is conveniently located alongside Camberwell about 14km east of Melbournes CBD.

Burwood East is a relatively compact residential suburb with a range of mid-20th century homes, new townhouses and apartment complexes, just 16km east of Melbournes CBD.

Capel Sound (formerly Rosebud West) is a suburb located on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria, Australia. Its local government area is the Shire of Mornington Peninsula.

Carrum Downs is a beachside suburb located 36km south-east of the Melbourne CBD.

Castella is a small town that lies to the east of Kinglake at the intersection of the Melba Highway and the Healesville Kinglake Road.

Chum Creek is a beautiful location about 50km north-east of Melbourne's CBD and just 5 minutes drive from Healesville.

Clayton South is a vibrant and multicultural community approximately 21km south-east of the city

Clyde is a growing suburb about 48km south-east of the Melbourne CBD.

Clyde North is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, and is part of the City of Casey local government area. It is situated 46 kilometres south-east of Melbourne's Central Business District. 31.681 people were living in Clyde North as of the 2021 census.

Craigieburn is a satellite suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, approximately 25 kilometres north of the city's central business district. The City of Hume is its local government area.

Nestled between Ringwood and Mooroolbark in the city’s outer-east, with a population of just over 26,000, Croydon is a relaxed area away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Deer Park is located about 17 km west of Melbourne's CBD.

Devon Meadows is a small town 50km southeast of Melbournes CBD. The town hosts a primary school, a CFA fire station, general store, tennis club and a community hall. The town also has a football and cricket team, both known as the Panthers.

Diamond Creek is located 23 km north-east of Melbourne's CBD

Doncaster is located 14 km north-east of Melbourne's CBD

Don Valley is a town approximately 70km east of Melbourne's CBD.

Dromana is seaside suburb on the Mornington Peninsula, nestled between Safety Beach and McCrae, and situated at the foot of the towering peak of Arthurs Seat.

Drouin is a town in the West Gippsland region, Shire of Baw Baw.

Eaglemont is an established suburb within the City of Banyule and is located 10km north-east of Melbourne’s CBD.

East Warburton is a town 67km east from Melbourne's central business district.

Eltham is a suburb approximately 25 km north-east of Melbourne's CBD.

Emerald is located approximately 44 km south-east of Melbourne's CBD.

Eumemmerring is located approximately 32km south-east of Melbourne's CBD.

In the City of Knox local authority area, Ferntree Gully is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, near the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges, 30 kilometres southeast of Melbourne's Central Business District. In Ferntree Gully, there were 27,398 people according to the 2021 census. Neighbouring suburbs include Upper Ferntree Gully, Wantirna South and Upwey.

Forest Hill is a suburb 18km east of Melbournes CBD. It’s location is ideal for families, with a number of great schools in the area, fantastic parks and picnic areas, an array of local cafes and Forest Hill Chase Shopping Centre.

Geelong, home to the Geelong Football Club, the second oldest club in the AFL is located about 75km south-west from Melbournes CBD. It is the second largest Victorian city, with an estimated population of just over 192,000 as of June 2016.

Gilderoy is a small town on the Yarra Junction Noojee Road to the west of Powelltown. Its picturesque scenery comprises acreage properties and hills.

Gladstone Park is located approximately 15km north-west of Melbournes CBD.

Gladysdale is a bounded rural locality on the Yarra Junction Noojee Road. It has a primary school, recreation facilities, and properties tend to be either small or large acreage.

As the name indicates, Golden Square played a pivotal part in Bendigo’s gold rush history. Today, it stands as charming family-friendly suburb, with scenic streets lined with a mix of classic and ultra-modern residences.

Greensborough is a leafy suburb approximately 19km northeast of Melbourne's CBD

Comprising mainly lifestyle properties of small and large acreage, Gruyere has a mixture of gently sloping pasture areas and more hilly bush areas, and quite a few stunning landscapes.

Hallam is located 34km south-east of the Melbourne CBD

Hampton East is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 14 km south-east of Melbourne's central business district. Its local government area is the City of Bayside. At the 2016 Census, Hampton East had a population of 4,689.

Hampton Park is located 36km south-east of the Melbourne CBD.

Located in the beautiful Yarra Valley, around 52 Km North East of Melbourne CBD.

Heathmont is a suburb in the municipality of Maroondah, approximately 25km to the east of the Melbourne CBD.

Heidelberg is located just 12km north-east of Melbourne's CBD.

Heidelberg Heights is located just 13km north-east of the Melbourne CBD.

Heidelberg West is located just 12km north-east of Melbournes CBD.

Hillside is a residential suburb located approximately 23km north- west of the Melbourne CBD

Hoddles Creek is a picturesque rural community with small and large acreage properties including vineyards, orchards, pastures for grazing and bush areas.

Ivanhoe is located just 10km north-east of Melbourne's CBD.

Ivanhoe East is located just 10km north-east of Melbourne's CBD.

Kilsyth South is located 32km east of Melbournes CBD

Kingsville is a small inner-city suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, Approximately 9km west of Melbourne's CBD, within the City of Maribyrnong. At the 2021 Census, Kingsville recorded a population of 3,920.

Launching Place is a town 54km east of Melbourne's central business district.

Laverton is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 17 km south-west of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the Cities of Hobsons Bay and Wyndham local government areas.

Lower Plenty is located just 16km north-east of Melbourne's CBD.

Maidstone is a leafy suburb 8km north-west of Melbourne's CBD, the suburb predominantly consists of residential areas.

Maylands is a suburb of Adelaide, located approximately 5.5km from the CBD and consists of mostly medium density residential properties. You will find examples of Colonial, Federation and some Art Deco architecture here, with many of its homes having been built in the late 19th century and early 20th century.

McMahons Creek is on the Warburton–Woods Point Road bordering the Yarra Ranges National Park.

With the Yarra River, the Dee River, National Park, State Forest and Warburton Trail, Millgrove’s scenery and features are quite spectacular.

Mitcham is a sought-after suburb, 21km east of Melbournes CBD. It’s location is ideal for access to both the city and the Dandenong Ranges. With plenty of schools and lush parks, excellent roads and public transport.

Mornington is a seaside town on the Mornington Peninsula, located 57 km south of Melbourne's CBD.

Mount Toolebewong is mainly a very hilly and bushy terrain in the area of Yarra Ranges National Park, between Don Valley and Healesville, and there are some quite stunning views.

Narre Warren is a fast-growing, family-focused area about 40kms south-east of the city. It’s multicultural, with many sporting facilities, parks with good bike/ walking paths and, for the shoppers, there is Fountain Gate shopping centre. It’s also well positioned for access to both the Dandenong Ranges and Frankston’s beaches.

Narre Warren East is a small town, 38km south-east of Melbournes CBD.

Narre Warren North is the original site of the township of Narre Warren.

Narre Warren South is one of the fastest growing suburbs in Victoria.

North Warrandyte is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 25 km north-east of Melbourne's Central Business District. Its local government area is the Shire of Nillumbik.

Norwood is one of Adelaide's most desirable suburbs. Located on the eastern fringe of the CBD, the suburb offers a fun and diverse lifestyle.

Nunawading is a suburb 18km east of Melbournes CBD. While the suburb is largely residential, there is a huge strip of retailers on Whitehorse road including Home HQ featuring furniture and electrical stores, such as The Good Guys, Fantastic Furniture, Harvey Norman, JB HIFI and Bunnings. There are also a number of gyms and health clubs, Brandsmart outlet shopping centre and the Whitehorse Council offices. Also close by to both Doncaster Shopping Town and Eastland for the more serious shoppers!

Olinda is a town in the Victorian Dandenongs, located 36km east of Melbourne, and within the local government area of the Shire of Yarra Ranges. It is a popular weekend destination for tourists, with a variety of restaurants and cafes.

Point Cook is located in the western suburbs of Melbourne, home to the RAAF Base and RAAF museum, Point Cook is the birthplace of the Royal Australian Air Force.

Powelltown is a small but longstanding community which was established as part of the timber industry, and there is still a timber mill in the town.

Reefton is located near the Upper Yarra Reservoir Park, Yarra River, Armstrong Creek and Yarra Ranges National Park.

Located 25km east of Melbournes CBD, Ringwood East is a suburb that comprises mainly suburban residential family homes and blocks of units.

Leafy, green Rosanna is located 12 north-east of the Melbourne CBD on the Fringe of the Yarra Valley Green Belt.

Rostrevor is a suburb about 10kms north-east of Adelaides CBD.

Safety Beach is a bayside suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Its local government area is the Shire of Mornington Peninsula.

On Point Cooks doorstep, Sanctuary Lakes has everything to offer that one would want in a family friendly area.

Sandhurst is 37km south east of the Melbourne CBD

Seabrook is located 19km south west of the Melbourne CBD.

On the fringes of Ballarat Central, Sebastopol relishes in its goldfields and European history and now serves as a peaceful haven for just over 10,000 residents.

Seddon is an inner-city suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 7km west of Melbourne's Central Business District. Located south of Footscray and north of Yarraville, Seddon was formerly a semi-industrial, working-class suburb. In recent years Seddon has experienced rapid gentrification due to its close proximity to the Melbourne City Centre.

Seville is located on the Warburton Highway, and in recent years has seen an expansion of its shopping centre and a redevelopment of its recreation reserve which includes a popular water park.

Seville East is located between Seville and Woori Yallock, both of which have primary schools and preschools.

St Andrews Beach is located on the Bass Strait side of the southern Mornington Peninsula and it is south of Rye.

Stepney is a compact suburb of Adelaide. The area is made up of a mix of smaller houses and units on small blocks of land and light industry.

Templestowe is located 16 km north-east of Melbourne's CBD.

Templestowe Lower is located 14 km north-east of Melbourne's CBD.

The Basin is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 31 km east of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the City of Knox local government area.

Three Bridges is a small community on the Yarra Junction Noojee Road to the west of Powelltown.

Toolangi is a rural town located on the edge of the Toolangi State Forest. The name translates to an Aboriginal word meaning ‘tall trees’ which is no doubt relative to the forest of Mountain Ash.

Upper Ferntree Gully is 32km east of Melbourne’s CBD.

Located 20km east of Melbournes CBD, Vermont South is a perfect location for families as the suburb falls into two secondary college zones, Vermont Secondary and Highvale Secondary - both well reputed colleges in the eastern suburbs.

Warburton is a suburb of Melbourne, 72 km east of the CBD, located within the Shire of Yarra Ranges.

Warragul is a town in Victoria, Australia, 102 kilometres south-east of Melbourne.

Warrandyte is 24km north-east of the Melbourne CBD and is located within the City of Manningham.

Warrandyte South is 25km north-east of the Melbourne CBD, located within the City of Manningham.

Waterways is located approximately 25km south of the Melbourne CBD, just east of Mordialloc.

Wesburn, located between Yarra Junction and Warburton, is a combination of residential properties mainly along Warburton Highway and streets off that, and acreage properties beyond.

With a strong social and commercial focal point, Williams Landing is a rising star in the West.

Wonga Park is a locality within Greater Melbourne, beyond the Melbourne Metropolitan Urban Growth Boundary area, 29 km north-east of the Melbourne CBD

Woori Yallock is located 56 km east of the Melbourne CBD.

Home to some of the country’s most well-known wineries, Yarra Glen is situated 40km north-east of Melbourne’s CBD in the stunning Yarra Valley.

Yarra Junction, named so as it sits at the junction of the Yarra and Little Yarra Rivers, is a town in Victoria, approximately 55 km east from Melbourne's CBD.

Yellingbo is located 48km east of the Melbourne CBD.

Yering is a suburb 38km north-east of Melbourne’s CBD in the stunning Yarra Valley.

Life by the bay varies from peaceful seaside suburbs like Rosebud, to thriving and action-packed metropolis' like St Kilda.

Well established and coveted suburbs with strong demand, a history of sustainable property growth, good schools and transport links.

Looking for fresh air, open spaces and slower pace - a country lifestyle awaits!

We've listed some suburbs that have a great range of exciting things to do... You'll never be bored living here.

Suburbs that are great for raising a family, with excellent schooling options and all the conveniences a family could want within close proximity.

Here are some suburbs where there are some great spots for fishing or boating activities nearby (you may find some hidden gems):

Looking for a delicious location, a foodie hot spot? There are definitely some suburbs that stand out for their culinary scene.

We've hand-picked some suburbs where the locals are super friendly and everyone knows everyone (well nearly).

These suburbs have a flourishing sub-culture, associated with alternative music, arts, organic and artisanal foods and alternative lifestyles.

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