Moving to Melbourne? Here’s 7 Outer Suburbs You Might Want to Consider

Moving to Melbourne but want a bit more space for the family? Melbourne’s outer suburbs offer affordable homes with backyards, close enough to the city centre to get there with ease but far enough away to offer a more relaxed and leafy style of living.

If you’re worried about your commute, choosing a suburb connected to Melbourne CBD by train is your best bet for getting to and from work. You’ll also want to consider nearby schools, facilities, housing prices and other transport options before making your final decision.

Need help in making a decision? You might like to consider some of these outer suburbs of Melbourne:

Sunbury

Sunbury is located 42 kilometres north-west of Melbourne’s CBD and is considered part of Greater Melbourne. There’s been a trend for people who work in inner-city Melbourne to trade longer commuting times for a more economic lifestyle in Sunbury which has seen population numbers grow.

You’ll be living among the Sunbury wine region and also in a historic area known for the state’s oldest homestead, Emu Bottom, which was built in 1836. Sunbury offers affordable family houses in a relaxed rural setting with plenty of the conveniences you’d expect to find in a city.

There’s plenty of schools to choose from here, both public and private, as well as a range of shops and services. Getting into the city is a breeze too as Sunbury Raliway Station is connected via Metro services to Melbourne.

Pakenham

Pakenham is located 56 km south-east of Melbourne’s CBD in the West Gippsland region of Victoria. It’s a family oriented suburb with a relaxed lifestyle. There’s plenty of schools, sporting facilities and shopping nearby – and it’s within easy travel of the Yarra Valley and the Dandenong Ranges.

Pakenham is serviced by two train stations as well as easy access to the freeway where commute time to Melbourne CBD is less than an hour.

You’ll find affordable houses here with most of them being relatively new builds, as well as some contemporary townhouses.

Werribee

Situated between Melbourne and Geelong, Werribee is 32 km south-west of the centre of Melbourne. Home to popular tourists spots of the Open Range Zoo and Werribee Park, Werribee has become increasingly popular in recent years.

You’ll find spacious homes, plenty of schools, parks and shopping here. There’s a range of housing types including newer developments to choose from, so you’ll find something to suit your needs and budget.

Craigieburn

Craigieburn is located 26 km north of Melbourne’s CBD. Here you’ll find large family houses close to schools, parks and golf courses and you’ll be just a quick drive away from the cafes of Brunswick too.

It’s a relaxed style of living in Craigieburn with plenty of facilities on offer and housing styles to choose from. Along Waterview Blvd you’ll even get water views from your spacious new home.

You’ll find plenty of families in this area enjoying it’s relaxed living and greenery.

Lilydale

Lilydale is located 35 km north-east of the city of Melbourne and is known as the gateway to the Yarra Valley. In this semi-rural location you’ll find historic buildings and homes as well as more contemporary ones as well, with properties typically in high demand.

It’s the perfect location for families with plenty of shopping and access to great food and wine at local cellar doors and wineries. There’s also a range of schools and plenty to do outdoors in this green leafy suburb.

Boronia

Boronia is located 32 km east of the CBD of Melbourne. It’s a suburb full of greenery located close to the Dandenong Ranges where you’ll find a range of older-style houses or newer style townhouses to choose from.

There’s easy access to shopping and range of schools with plenty of mountain views to admire too. Boronia also has public transport in the form of buses and trains.

It’s the perfect location for older couples or families looking for quiet, relaxed living with plenty of greenery to admire.

Hoppers Crossing

Hoppers Crossing is located 23 km south-west of the city of Melbourne. This is a family-friendly area with plenty of affordable houses, schools and facilities on offer.

There’s a number of parks for you to enjoy including Point Cook Coastal Park which has walking tracks and space for picnics. When it comes to transport there’s buses and trains and easy access to the Princes Highway as well for those who need to drive.

Hoppers Crossing is a great spot for families and older couples looking for an affordable lifestyle with plenty of conveniences too.

Whichever suburb you decide on, Melbourne’s outer suburbs have a lot to offer.

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