KiwiKaye Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Hi all, We would like to buy a house at some point this year. Our budget will probably only be up to $450,000 and I have been looking at Upwey/Tecoma/Belgrave and possibly Ferntree Gully. Mostly because I like the leafy semi-rural feel of these areas. Is there anyone living in these areas? Mostly I would be really grateful for feedback on living in these towns and schools. We have an 11 year old (grade 6 this year) and a 7 yo, so need primary and secondary. Anyone know what Upwey HS is like? We will also both be working in town, so realistic ideas on commute times would be good too. PTV website seems to estimate around 60 minutes on the train with an additional 15mins for OH to get down St Kilda Road. What is driving like at say 7am into the city? Thanks for any help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlight7 Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Upper Ferntree Gully is pretty and you don't have to keep driving up the mountain. It has a train station. Some of the hills areas are a bit bogan, so to speak. Ferny Creek, Tecoma etc are very pretty but a bit of a hike- also beware of bushfires in Summer. Could also check out Montrose and parts of Kilsyth (off Mt Dandenong Rd eg Alpine Way area) Primary Schools like Mt Dandenong etc are ok- not so sure about the secondary schools up that way- some don't have a good reputation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiKaye Posted February 1, 2015 Author Share Posted February 1, 2015 Hi starlight. Thanks for that. Do you live in the area? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlight7 Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 I live quite close but I used to work in that area and travel around a lot with my job visiting clients. I know it well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodgies2Oz Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 I'm also thinking of these areas and have children of a similar age so any other info on these areas would be gratefully received x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArthurPendragon Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Hi all, We would like to buy a house at some point this year. Our budget will probably only be up to $450,000 and I have been looking at Upwey/Tecoma/Belgrave and possibly Ferntree Gully. Mostly because I like the leafy semi-rural feel of these areas. Is there anyone living in these areas? Mostly I would be really grateful for feedback on living in these towns and schools. We have an 11 year old (grade 6 this year) and a 7 yo, so need primary and secondary. Anyone know what Upwey HS is like? We will also both be working in town, so realistic ideas on commute times would be good too. PTV website seems to estimate around 60 minutes on the train with an additional 15mins for OH to get down St Kilda Road. What is driving like at say 7am into the city? Thanks for any help. I have a few friends in Ferntree Gully and its a bit safer from the bushfire point of view and also near to the hills. And it is within your 60 minute commute range. If you start at 7 Am, you might escape the traffic jam in most part until you are nearer to the city. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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