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On 10/04/2018 at 16:43, amibovered said:

Eltham, Warrandyte, Hurstbridge.

We live in Greensborough and will most likely be moving to the neighbouring suburb of Eltham for my daughter to attend Eltham High School. Both Eltham & Greensborough have easy train links to the city (35-40mins) and are super close to the country so you can jump in the car and explore quite easily. Also easy access to the M80 which takes you to the airport (only 30mins from us) or to the western side of the city and onto the Great Ocean Road. Both suburbs are quite hilly so get ready for that!

It's very green here in the winter (drizzly rain keeps it green!). Great options for schools (our kids go to an alternative state school that is Steiner-inspired) Loads of recreational trails that all link up to each other. You could even take the trail all the way into the city (Main Yarra Trail). We can see kangaroos off our deck and cockatoos/parrots/galahs/magpies are nosey neighbours in the sky! 

Hurstbridge is quite dry and is the last stop on the Hurstbridge train line. But, housing is cheaper there. After Eltham, you could consider Wattle Glen. 

Warrandyte is a favourite spot but there are no train links and traffic is a mess there during peak times. Gorgeous river to walk along though. 

Good luck!

Not sure where my link disappeared to but here it is again Victoria fees for international visa holders

Hi - we just finished paying 2 years of school fees for our 3 kids in Victoria whilst my hubby was on a 573 student visa. From the list I have, most people on employer sponsored visas do NOT have to pay in Victoria (it changes in each state). Don’t see a 482 visa listed but this list is quite detailed. 

good luck!