Lots of paddocks around Doreen/Laurimar so lots of grass......try and rent in the built up bit??? Rent is more affordable here. Last year there was a big grass fire that travelled north - south near Craigieburn, it may have been a problem if the wind changed direction so I made sure I watched the updates. Depends which company you go with for mobile reception....I dont have trouble with my mobile reception. My only option for broadband was Telstra.....depends which estate you live in, some people have problems getting connected as there aren't enough "ports" available, whatever that means.