Greensborough, VIC 3088

Nestled amidst the undulating hills and lush greenery of Melbourne's north eastern suburbs lies Greensborough, a quaint yet vibrant community that effortlessly combines suburban tranquility with urban convenience. Situated approximately 18 kilometers northeast of Melbourne's Central Business District, Greensborough enjoys a strategic location that offers easy access to both city amenities and natural landscapes.

In summary, Greensborough encapsulates the essence of suburban living at its finest, combining natural beauty, community spirit, and modern conveniences in perfect harmony. Whether you're drawn to its tranquil parks, vibrant local scene, or family-friendly atmosphere, Greensborough offers a delightful living experience that's sure to captivate residents and visitors alike. With its enduring appeal and laid-back lifestyle, this suburb truly is a stand out in Melbourne's northeast.

Very green and established suburb 30minutes from the city in the green wedge of Melbourne. Large blocks, with mature trees. Bird life is nothing short of tranquil. Lots to love if you are ready to let go of the tram line and enjoy a new pace of life, just a short trip to be back in the thick of it. Best of both worlds!

I've lived all over Melbourne, including in the north west, west and outer east, and of all the places I've been Greensborough is the best.

It has a great combination of nature and amenities and is really well connected by freeways and public transport. Getting to Melbourne airport is straightforward and not too long for those that travel regularly.

Greensborough is a big suburb and so different areas have different vibes. The pockets along Elder Street and Henry Street are particularly appealing, with many charming period homes and easy access to neighbouring Montmorency, Watsonia and Lower Plenty shopping strips.

Once the north east link project is completed I can only imagine it will be even better, though be aware that houses close to construction areas will experience some medium term disturbances.

Overall I really love living in Greensborough and think it's a good bet for couples or families looking for space and ambience without being too far out from the city or inner city suburbs.

Always wanted to live in this leafy pocket of Melbourne and were lucky to get into the house market during the 2019 price drop. We wanted to start a family and Greensborough had so much to offer such as multiple walking tracks/parks, lovely neighbours, public transport, shops and the main reason schools!

Be aware though there are many pockets of Greensborough due to the freeway,rivers and parks and depending where you pick has pros and cons. So I tried to do a little quick summary of the main pockets:
-Apollo parkways primary area Negatives are very reliant on using only 3 rds- plenty river drv (giveway both ways to exit) diamond Creek Rd and the bypass. It's harder to get in and out of during peak times. Some parts are extremely hilly to walk. Positives are great primary schools close by, library, basketball stadium, very leafy especially down by the river.
Oh and be aware that this area is in a different council to the rest of Greensborough.
- Greenhills area. Negatives can't think of any really? Positives are great primary school, leafy, larger blocks and houses, nature reserve in the middle.
- Delta and Hendry St area (the main bulk of the suburb) negatives are higher crime area and not as leafy as its more suburbia. Positives are very connected and closer to CBD and infrastructure, Watsonia Heights primary is actually in Greensborough and located here.
- Booyan cres area. Negatives are one way in and out, not walking distance to anything really. Positives are great walking tracks around it and foot access to neighbouring Bundoora.
- Kalparrin area. Negatives are 2 ways in and out. Positives are kalparrin gardens, walking distance or 5min drive to all major facilities and infrastructure. Connected to watsonia north via road and paths.

Greensborough combines a leafy landscape with great shopping, decent public transport and convenient access to the city, airport and Yarra Valley region. Have loved living here. There's a good mix of young families, couples and retired folk. We'd never lived in the area before (previously lived in Essendon), but have been surprised by how much we've enjoyed the different vibe. There's a lot of nature to be enjoyed, including heaps of different birds in our backyard. It's a great lifestyle.

Greensborough is a fantastic suburb to live, especially with kids. Transport, shops, parks, and all basic amenities can easily be accessed. In terms of school, plenty to pick! Especially Watsonia Heights Primary school is a good one to send kids to, considering the result from recent years. Other good ones include Apollo parkways and Greenhills, though on the other side of Greensborough.

I've grown up in the Diamond Valley area my whole life and don't plan on moving! Greensborough itself has so much to offer... beautiful parks, endless shops at the plaza to browse and a number of great schools to choose for the little ones. The community as a whole is very welcoming and accomodating. Great suburb to live and work in!

Lovely area to live in, plenty of outdoor activities to participate in. Take long walks or cycle through wonderful parts. Public transportation is accessible. The only thing to gripe about is the lack of variety with shops, restaurants, and options for a late night outing... or variety in general. Also the neighbood is fairly tranquil, but there are those occasional neighbors that will become rowdy on the weekend or you'll hear late night speeders racing each other. Very much a family location or for any one looking for a low key life. As a renter in the area, houses are not on par with superb conditions (as in new, air systems, heating) yet are very pricey... just throwing that out.

Greensborough is big and the different areas vary greatly. The streets off Henry St are lovely - established 50s-60s homes, many parks, including a running/bicycle track through parklands. Lots of dining options nearby such as the very trendy Mabel Jones for brunch. Greensborough Plaza is only a short walk away and has a new luxurious cinema seats and brand new dining precinct. A surprising well-kept secret is the proximity to the city - my husband rides his bicycle to work in the city every day in under 50 mins. Only 25mins drive to the city at off-peak times (longer during peak hour - bring on the North-East link!)... as I said, though, it is a big suburb and there are some less-than-desirable pockets, such as around the pub in Main St, near Savers and the bus depot. These are not residential areas, though, and most areas of the suburb are incredibly beautiful and safe. There is no freeway noise in most areas of Greensborough (maybe there is in the spots closer to Watsonia North?), also I have never come across hoons (as mentioned in another review). I have lived here for seven years after moving from Kew. I feel safer in Greensborough than in Kew or Hawthorn, though both those areas are very beautiful.

We have lived in Greensborough since 2000 and have seen many changes. Greensborough is becoming more and more vibrant with the new Greensborough Walk and Watermarc. There are now more choices when it comes to shopping or dining out, gym and medical facilities. Greensborough has beautiful parklands as well. Easy access to the Eastern suburbs and Western suburbs and only 20 mins drive to the airport! or can take even 20 mins into the city in non-peak hour traffic. Our neighbours are great, Greensborough is a great family suburb.

Greensborough is 20 kms north of city with easy access to the east (Eastern Freeway), to the west (Western Ring Road) then Princess Freeway or to the very north (Hume Highway). I have done door to door non stop to Torquay in 1 hour 15 mins! Its also a jump skip and hop to the airport (20 mins). Just on the cusp of the green belt.

Banyule city council has been active in investing in infrastructure - Watermarc is the largest indoor water slide in the southern hemisphere. The vineyards are not far in Kangaroo Ground of the Yarra Glen. Houses are reasonable in price and being on the correct side of the ring road - fewer traffic jams.

Neighbourhood is a mix of mature and young families. Kilparin Lake is do under a yet another facelift....this is the suburb to be in!

I visited greensborough three times last week, went to parks with my dog, went to the plaza and also train station, can't express how beautiful this suburb is! So much trees too!! It was definitely so peaceful and quiet when I went, currently planning on moving and I think I'm going to move to greensborough! Lots of shop, restaurants, good for big families! I feel like I'm in the countryside when visiting, it's beautiful!

Greenborough is a great place with lots of shops and restaurants you can go to. Transportation is great as well so you are always able to get around. I've met and I still meet up with some of the best people ever there and the shopping centre even though it changes a lot is like a second home. It's a brilliant place that I love.

Once you engage yourself in the community almost everyone has their extended family within Greensborough. No one wants to leave.
It's a great place to raise a family as everyone is friendly and family oriented.
Everything is at hand like shops, mall, Watermark, medical centre, gym, parks, tennis courts, churches, etc.
Great transport links - train line to city and buses.
30mins to the city, 30mins to western suburbs, 30 mins to eastern suburbs.
A peaceful place to live with the convenience of living in a big city.

We live in Greensborough and love it here. It is a very nice and leafy suburb. We find Greensborough very convienant- serviced by a train station and buses to various suburbs. The shopping centre has the major shops that we need (Coles, Aldi, Target, Kmart) and Woolworths is just outside. A choice of different cafes, restaurants, a cinema and WaterMarc. Not far from the entrance of the Ring Road freeway. Greensborough is becoming more vibrant, Greensborough Walk is currently under construction and many new units and townhouses recently built or under construction walking distance to the shopping centre/ train station. Greensborough is a nice place to live, safe and convenient especially to raise a family or even for young couples.

We bought here 8 years ago, when affordable buying in our preferred Darebin council area (Northcote, Thornbury, Preston...) was just a pipe-dream. Just further north than these suburbs, and we were looking at some pretty soulless, semi-industrial wasteland suburbs that we knew were not where we wanted to raise a family. East, and Fairfield, Alphington, Heidelberg and Ivanhoe were equally expensive.

It was actually on house-hunting in the not-much-better (affordability-wise) Eltham that we found ourselves attracted to the Henry St area of Greensborough. Lots of 1930s to 1960s character homes on typical Melbourne blocks, undulating hills, diverse treescapes, parks and quiet streets, close to the Plaza (JB HiFi and Robinson's Bookshop two welcome additions since I moved here), WaterMarc and Grimshaw St restaurants, a hop-skip-and-a-jump over to Montmorency for (admittedly much better) café/village scene, easy escape out to the gorgeous Yarra Valley and country but seriously only a 20-30 minute drive anywhere we want to go in Melbourne (even quicker at night when we tend to want to head back in to the nightlife-style suburbs of the inner north), train to the city, immediate access to the Western Ring Road for airport, goldfields or Western suburbs (ScienceWorks took no time at all!).

Admittedly, it's not a pre-made hip suburb (some decent cafes and bars wouldn't hurt) and it probably lacks an identifiable 'personality' or 'vibe' as a community, but it also lacks the pretension and the dodgy element that other suburbs have. But the suburb seems to be being 'discovered' a bit recently; a property not far from me sold for close to $1m, and $600-$700k houses on normal blocks are not rare at all (my friend having just sold one). It's a bit sleepy I guess, but its being woken up and perhaps its day will come.

We have moved back to Greensborough from Ivanhoe as it has more to offer us than Ivanhoe did. There is much less Graffiti than Ivanhoe and the shopping is much better. Eating out is also cheaper and the choice of restaurants is great ! House prices are much more affordable and you get alot more bang for your buck. Public transport is fantastic and the streets are green and clean. We have just extended our home in Vermont Parade and we plan to stay here for a very long time as we can walk to everything Greensborough has to offer and people are very friendly.

Schools, shops and transport. Everything you need is as your doorstep

30 mins from the city.
Lots of schools and shops.
Public transport everywhere.
New aquatic centre.
Soon to be renovated town centre.
Trees,trees, trees.

Its a great place to live and enjoy!

Some parts are still green but most of it is hoon infested, the traffic is unbelievable and the locals put shopping trollies in the lake. Litter and graffiti everywhere and the public toilets smell bad bad bad.

After selling dozens of properties in and around the area I have say it has a lot to offer, good schools, kinder gardens, shops, public transport, easy access to freeway and a bush like environment. A good blend of people and nationalities. If you need further advise please call me any time. Shane Leete for Morrison Kleeman Real Estate.

I live in Palpera Tce., which is absolutely beautiful,. Lots of trees, friendly neighbours, quiet street,
lots of wonderful walks

We have fantastic neighbour who all look out for each other. Shops and schools are close by. It is nice and green and has beautiful hills.

Lovely place to live, close to the city with the Eastern and Ring road a hop skip and a jump away.
Large shoping complex right in the middle with great bars and restraunts all around.
Leafy, green grass and parks galore.

Has everything on offer.
Shopping centre, cinemas, cafes & restaurants, all trades & services, great schools, close to the city, close to the country, very clean, promotes a healthy lifestyle.
Public transport is everywhere, within the green belt of Melbourne.
Fantastic place to raise children, safe environment with a great demographic.

Nice area but it is expensive to buy there