lauryn's Local Profile

Local expert in Croydon, Bromley and Camden Town

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A fantastic area for families, Bacchus Marsh has a lot to offer in terms of transport, recreation, sport and education. Located 50km west of Melbourne, this suburban area is home to over 13,000 reside...Full review

Irymple, Victoria

3/5Average

“Fabulous area for families with children of all ages”

With a population of over 5,000 people, Irymple is located in far north west Victoria, around 5km south of Mildura and over 500km north west of Melbourne. Known predominantly as the birthplace of IPC...Full review

Amherst, Victoria

1/5Terrible

“Once a gold mining settlement, now a charming but desolate t...”

What was once a gold mining settlement with a creek running through the town is now 10 acres of undisturbed paddock with little or no sign of Amherst’s significant history. Located north west of Talbo...Full review

Trentham, Victoria

3/5Average

“Small, alternative town”

A small town which has become popular for its alternative lifestyle practices, Trentham plays host to an alternative lifestyle publishing company which is one of the biggest employers in the area. Boa...Full review

Watsons Creek, Victoria

4/5Good

“Charming historical rural town”

Bordered by Panton Hill, Christmas Hills and Kangaroo Ground, Watsons Creek is a small country town based about a 40-minute drive from Melbourne. Ideally suited to families and retirees, the area has...Full review

Yering, Victoria

3/5Average

“Delightful small country town”

Home to one of Victoria’s first wineries, Yering is a delightful suburb based roughly 40km from Melbourne. Bordering Christmas Hills, Tarrawarra, Yarra Glen, Bend of Islands, Coldstream and Gruyere, Y...Full review

Scoresby, Victoria

3/5Average

“Perfect for professionals”

Scoresby is situated not too far from Melbourne so it’s a good location for those working in the city, but with a number of industrial estates in the area – many of which are home to major national an...Full review

Altona North, Victoria

3/5Average

“Family-oriented area suited to professionals”

A family-oriented area based around 10km from Melbourne’s city centre, Altona North is also suited to professionals working in the CBD who don’t mind a bit of a commute. It is home to over 10,000 resi...Full review

Altona Meadows, Victoria

3/5Average

“Middle class suburb near Melbourne”

Traditionally a working class suburb, new housing developments are moving Altona Meadows nearer to a middle class area home to over 18,000 people. Based almost 20km from Melbourne’s CBD, this well pop...Full review

Altona, Victoria

3/5Average

“Family-oriented area with sporting and outdoor opportunities”

Named after the German city of the same name, Altona sits 13km south west of Melbourne and is home to almost 10,000 people. A large suburb suited to families and professionals, Altona offers residents...Full review

Alphington, Victoria

4/5Good

“Lovely area within proximity of Melbourne's CBD”

An expensive area within brilliant proximity of Melbourne’s CBD, Alphington makes for an ideal home for families and professionals. Sitting 8km north east of the city, this residential suburb comprise...Full review

Ringwood North, Victoria

3/5Average

“Residential suburb with rural neighbours”

This residential suburb is a hilly area that manages to retain a sense of suburbia, unlike its neighbours which are much more rural looking towns. Home to a shopping centre, plenty of parklands and re...Full review

Ringwood East, Victoria

3/5Average

“Great escape from the city”

Ringwood East is a suburban area situated near Croydon, Ringwood, Croydon South, Bayswater North and Heathmont, just 25km from the Melbourne CBD. A fabulous location for families and suitable for prof...Full review

Ringwood, Victoria

3/5Average

“Large shopping hub”

Set for major redevelopment this year, Ringwood is a large suburb with a population of over 15,000 people. Based over 20km east of Melbourne’s city centre, Ringwood is home to a Cadbury production fac...Full review

Whitfield, Victoria

3/5Average

“Small agricultural town”

An agricultural town in north eastern Victoria, Whitfield sits among state forest and the King river, roughly 245km from Melbourne. Home to a very small population of less than 300, Whitfield is a del...Full review

Doveton, Victoria

3/5Average

“Suburban location with cheap properties”

A great suburban location based not too far from Melbourne’s CBD, Doveton is well situated for professionals and has a lot to offer families as well. Although the properties in the area are among the...Full review

Meadow Heights, Victoria

3/5Average

“Large Turkish community; ideal for families”

Home to a large Turkish community, Meadow Heights has a population of almost 15,000 people and is situated roughly 21km north of Melbourne’s CBD. A relatively young town that was established in the ‘8...Full review

Kinglake West, Victoria

3/5Average

“Charming rural community”

Bordered by Clonbinane, Hazeldene, Pheasant Creek, Kinglake, Humevale, Arthurs Creek and Strathewen, Kinglake West was one of the towns substantially devastated by the Black Saturday bushfires earlier...Full review

Kinglake, Victoria

3/5Average

“Great place to get back to nature”

Forming part of the Great Dividing Range, this rural suburb is home to almost one and a half thousand people. Boasting features such as forest and farmland, views of the Melbourne skyline and Yarra Va...Full review

East Geelong, Victoria

3/5Average

“Residential suburb on the city fringe”

A residential suburb with a population of almost 4,000 people, East Geelong sits just outside of Geelong city centre and is therefore a great location for professionals but is also suited to families....Full review