City of Banyule

<h2 data-block-key="vrpv9">About the City of Banyule</h2><p data-block-key="3d4eg"><b>The City of Banyule is an established, highly regarded municipality situated in Melbourne’s north-eastern suburbs, celebrated for its tranquil, leafy environment and extensive open spaces. </b></p><p data-block-key="25sva">Located approximately 7 to 21 kilometres from the Melbourne CBD, it offers superb liveability with strong access via major roads and the Hurstbridge train line.</p><p data-block-key="931fr">Banyule provides a desirable, family-friendly lifestyle, bordered by the Birrarung (Yarra River) in the south and the Darebin Creek in the west. It is renowned for its abundance of parklands and bush reserves, making it the perfect choice for those who value nature and an active, outdoor life. The area has a rich history, including the location of the 1956 Olympic Village and its association with the Heidelberg School of Australian Impressionism. Key commercial and health hubs, such as the major medical precinct in Heidelberg, underpin its stability and comprehensive amenity.</p><p data-block-key="16qrf">The Traditional Owners and true sovereigns of the land now known as Banyule are the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung People of the Kulin Nation. The name <i>Banyule</i> itself means &quot;big hill&quot; in the Woi-wurrung language.</p><p data-block-key="d6ur6">Banyule City Council is the local council for the municipality; <a href="https://www.banyule.vic.gov.au/Home">visit the Banyule City Council website</a> to learn more about the latest news, extensive community services, and its commitment to protecting the natural environment and heritage.</p><p data-block-key="c4fks"><b>Ready to discover what each unique area in the City of Banyule has to offer? Explore our suburb profiles below to learn more about each suburb, including median prices for sale and rent.</b></p>