Sunshine, Melbourne - Suitable for family with Kid?

[Lulu]

If you are looking at national parks/leafy suburbs etc come over East way. Grabbing a rental in Box Hill is a good idea to start with. I'm at the foot of the Dandenong Ranges, close to national parks, the lovely hills, childrens farms, arboretums.
It's all very established out here and you should be able to find something lovely with a big backyard within that price range.

Look at Heathmont, Boronia, Ferntree Gully, The Basin, Wantirna - they are about 10-15 mins from Box Hill.

[blessed_mom]

Tinkerbell, we are actually looking at Altona just last night! So Point Cook is not bad too... will keep on searching.

Feeb, i must be losing my sleep and actually added another 12mths to the calculation. You are going strong huh, targeting 18mths/2yrs FB? Keep it up... lucky child!

Btw, what does 'D' stands for in all your acronyms? D-hubby, D-son, D-daughter...=)

[Kristin27]

Just wanted to also say stick to the Eastern Suburbs if you can afford it. Box Hill is a great spot.

I wouldn't walk around Sunshine with my baby, I just wouldn't feel safe.

Renting first and getting a feel for areas you like is a great idea. Good luck!

[indie24]

I have friends who live in Sunshine and like it but personally I don't like it. I live in Hoppers Crossing and we have never had any trouble out here. Point Cook is growing and I love heading over there to look around and hopefully will try out some of their restaurants.

[Salsa]

hi, jumping in join this thread a little late but hopefully not too late

My question is what is Hoppers Crossing and Werribee like for families? Places are good price out there, but is that because its a rubbish area??

To the original poster, I think the east areas where Lulu mentioned sound more suited to what your after and you will find something nice in that nice area for under 400K.