Neighbourhoods

“We often hear from buyers that this is a major reason why they wanted to relocate here from all other parts of Melbourne, as it has what every other affluent suburb has, just without the hassle of sitting in traffic.”

To say Warrnambool has plenty of rugged character is an understatement. The salty sea-dog charms of the town perched at the end of the Great Ocean Road stem from its origins as a 19th-century port and whaling hub.

Tumut is a picturesque township that is anything but sleepy. With its canvas of Australian natural beauty, outdoorsy types feel right at home here.

Long-term resident Maryann Twitchings’ home was initially rented by her grandmother, who ran it as a boarding house. It was later home to her extended family, and today, the rear garage, serves as Twitchings’ podiatry practice rooms.

”We’re seeing a big influx of people coming across the highway and really lifting the game around here.”

With a community farm, record store and dreamy wine bar, this neighbourhood offers plenty of options for things to do.

Just an hour from the whirlwind of Melbourne, this village is a haven of seaside serenity, where the daily dash is on a paddleboard rather than in traffic.

The market has it all, from tiny studios and character-filled art deco one-bedders to brand-new developments and historic waterfront trophy homes like Boomerang.

“Decent family-sized homes are hard to find but the demand is certainly there.”