Suburb Profile

La Trobe Uni, Bundoora

Bundoora

Bundoora is 16km north-east of Melbourne's Central Business District. Its local government areas are the Cities of Banyule, Darebin and Whittlesea. At the 2016 Census, Bundoora had a population of 28,653. Bundoora is home to two universities, La Trobe University, and Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) and is also the...

Laurimar Town Centre, Doreen

Doreen

Doreen is unusual in that it can be divided into two smaller areas; Yan Yean Road being the divider. The eastern portion lies within the Shire of Nillumbik and remains rural, being contiguous with the rural localities of Yarrambat and Nutfield. The western portion lies within the City of Whittlesea and has...

Hayston Valley, Epping

Epping

Home to new estates of large family properties and established streets of classic 1970s brick veneers alike, with its very own train station along the Mernda line, Epping will suit every lifestyle. Just 22km from the CBD, and ranked 67th best suburb by locals in the Greater Melbourne Region, Epping provides...

Gillwell Park, Lalor

Lalor

Lalor is named after Peter Lalor, an activist turned Victorian state politician who led the 1854 Eureka Stockade rebellion, and it brings this free ideology to every aspect of life in the suburb, being an area populated by diversity. Located less than 20km from the CBD, with more than sixty...

Mernda Villages, Mernda

Mernda

Originally known as Morang, It was in 1913 that the locality was renamed Mernda, which was derived from a Woiwurrung (Wurundjeri) word meaning earth. In 1913, Mernda contained a school, a Methodist church, a Catholic church, a bakery/store, a railway station and a mechanics' institute, as well as the Bridge...

Westfield Plenty Valley, Mill Park

Mill Park

Find your place amongst one of Melbourne’s best suburbs in Mill Park, and see for yourself why locals rate it 4.1 stars! High supply and even higher demand, Mill Park should be all bustle – emphasis on should! Peaceful and quiet, this primarily residential area is made for the families,...

Preston Market, Preston

Preston

Preston is a vibrant, spirited suburb just north of the city, with plenty of schools and public transport as well as a thriving community arts scene. Whether you’re looking for a period home or a modern apartment, a produce market or a hip cafe, Preston can dial it up to...

Edwardes Lake, Reservoir

Reservoir

Home to the iconic Edwardes Lake, Reservoir is an established suburb with an eclectic mix of period, modern brick and weatherboard homes. Renowned for its cultural diversity, cafe lifestyle and Broadway shopping strips. Reservoir is the place to be for new estates, featuring the up-and-coming Cappella Apartments, the Plenty Residences, the...

Plenty Gorge Parklands, South Morang

South Morang

South Morang is on the Plenty River between Mill Park and Mernda and derives its name from an Aboriginal word thought to mean cloudy sky. Combining sprawling farmlands with modern developments, this suburb provides a welcoming environment for all to enjoy. Despite offering picturesque parklands, reserves and walking trails that will...

Pioneer Precinct, Thomastown

Thomastown

Featuring a wide range of shopping options and budding apartment complexes such as the upcoming Nexus Apartments, Thomastown is the number one stop for those that love city living, while still maintaining quiet suburban joy. Less than 20km from the CBD, this lively suburb includes a library, neighbourhood house, recreation...

Eucalypt Estate, Wollert

Wollert

Derived from a Woiwurrung word describing a place inhabited by possums, Wollert has a steep rural history with most of the parish stemming from farmland. 25km north west of the CBD, Wollert’s western and eastern boundaries are the Merri and Darebin Creeks. Epping is on its southern boundary and Donnybrook is...