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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.

13 km south-west of Melbourne's CBD, in the local government area of the City of Hobsons Bay, is the suburb of Altona, Victoria. 11,490 people were counted in Altona as of the 2021 census.

A hidden and undervalued gem, Altona Meadows is a quiet and leafy suburb only 5 minutes’ drive from Altona beach and 17km south-west of Melbourne’s CBD (approximately a 20-minute drive).

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

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

Aspendale Gardens is located 27 km south-east of Melbourne's 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.

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

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.

Box Hill, a smallish suburb in Melbourne’s east, is fast developing into a mini-city. Within the City of Whitehorse local authority area, approximately 14 kilometres east of the city's CBD. 14,353 people were residing in Box Hill as of the 2021 census. Neighbouring suburbs include Mont Albert, Blackburn and Surrey Hills.

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.

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.

Cairnlea is a new estate located 17km north-west 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.

Chelsea is a Melbourne bayside suburb with neighbouring suburbs that include Edithvale and Bonbeach. Chelsea is approximately 30km south-east of the CBD, between Mordialloc and Frankston.

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

Cockatoo is a town in the Shire of Cardinia local government area in Victoria, Australia, 48 kilometres south-east of Melbourne's central business district.

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.

Dingley Village is a quiet suburban town, around 22km south-east of Melbournes CBD.

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

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.

Edithvale is a beachside suburb approximately 28km from Melbourne's CBD.

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.

Endeavour Hills is a leafy, hilly, suburb located about 30kms southeast of Melbourne's CBD.

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

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.

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.

Harkaway is located 40km south-east of Melbourne's CBD

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

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

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

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

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

Junction Village sits 45km south-east of Melbournes CBD in the middle of Cranbourne.

Kilsyth South is located 32km east of Melbournes CBD

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

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

Lysterfield South is an outer suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 30 km south-east of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the City of Casey local government area. Lysterfield South recorded a population of 994 at the 2021 census.

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

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.

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

Mount Martha, a residential and beach suburb on the Mornington Peninsula facing Port Phillip Bay, is 6 km south of Mornington and 52 km south of Melbourne.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Originally known as Banksia Point, Rosebud began life as a fishing community in the early 1850s. Rosebud is now a large beach-side centre fronting Port Phillip on the Mornington Peninsula, located between Rye and Dromana.

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

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.

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.

Wantirna is a suburb of Melbourne, 24 km east of the CBD, located within the City of Knox.

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

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.

Werribee is located 32 km south-west of Melbourne's CBD.

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.

Williamstown is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 9 km south-west of Melbourne's central business district in the local government area of the City of Hobsons Bay.

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.

Looking for a vibrant inner-city lifestyle where every convenience is right at your doorstep. We've shortlisted some inner-city suburbs.