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A residential suburb with a population of almost 4,000 people, East Geelong sits just outside of Geelong city centre and is therefore a great location for professionals but is also suited to families. Bordered by Corio Bay, Geelong, Newcomb, South Geelong, Breakwater and Whittington, East Geelong boasts an Aussie Rules football team and a golf club to keep sports enthusiasts entertained. Home to the Geelong Botanical Gardens, East Geelong has an average property price of $210,000.

Located on the shores of Port Phillip on the Mornington Peninsula, Sorrento is a predominantly upper class area with a great reputation. Based about an hour and a half from Melbourne, Sorrento is a stunning seaside town that sees thousands of tourists pass through every year. Ideally suited to retirees and perhaps families, Sorrento boasts a number of spectacular old limestone hotels, a golf course, a cricket club, a large public park and Sorrento beach. It has regular bus services as well as a ferry service which links the town to Queenscliff. With just 1500 residents, Sorrento makes for an ideal location for those seeking a quiet life.

Home to some of the wealthiest people in Melbourne including Eddie McGuire, Shane Warne, Matthew Lloyd and Chris Judd, Brighton is a beachside suburb based just 12km from Melbourne’s CBD. Homes in the area are predominantly grand properties and large residential blocks of land which make the suburb visually stunning and fetch an average of $1.4 million. Nestled between Elwood, Port Phillip, Elsternwick and Hampton, Brighton plays host to a yacht club, gold course, two cinemas, many old churches and a number of secondary schools. Buses, trains and trams also service the area, which is home to over 20,000 people.

With just over 4,000 residents, Safety Beach is a seaside town on the Mornington Peninsula bordered by Arthur’s Seat, Mount Martha, Red Hill, Dromana and Port Phillip Bay. With Melbourne roughly 70km away, Safety Beach makes a beautiful location for both residents seeing a stunning home and visitors seeking to experience country Victoria. The face of Safety Beach has been altered slightly due to the construction of Martha Cove, a large inland harbour and residential development. Properties in the area average at about $355,000 and are suited predominantly to retirees and families. Safety Beach is also home to a couple of golf courses for those seeking local sporting opportunities.

Situated on the Mornington Peninsula, 85km from Melbourne, Rye is a small town of some 8,500 residents. It is best suited to retirees, though families seeking the stunning surrounds of the Victorian bush and seaside would enjoy living in Rye too. Local attractions include service clubs, a summer carnival and a couple of golf courses, but the town also boasts an Aussie Rules football team and spectacular views across the ocean and up t Arthur’s Seat. A popular vacation spot, especially among students, Rye has an average property value of $300,000 and is nestled between Port Phillip, Bass Strait, Blairgowrie and Tootgarook.

A popular tourist spot with a tiny population of around 200, Arthurs Seat sits atop a hill on the Mornington Peninsula, about 70 kilometres from Melbourne. Home to spectacular views of both bushland and ocean, Arthurs Seat also plays host to two restaurants, a state park, a lookout tower, a maze and a scenic chairlift, making it an ideal home for children and families. Surrounding suburbs include Port Phillip, Red Hill, Rosebud, Dromana, Main Ridge and McCrae.