Altona. Areas and suburbs in Melbourne.

Melbourne’s south may not be as sought-after as the east, but there sure is plenty there for families. The report also found: DOCKLANDS, central Melbourne and Southbank were best for … Best areas for families to live in southern Melbourne suburbs. Inner-city suburbs dominated the metropolitan top 10, which also included Northcote, Prahran and Malvern. This includes the suburb of Altona, which is only 13 km from the city and boasts great rail links as well as a beach. Purchase the complete Expat Arrivals Melbourne Guide (PDF) As an expat choosing accommodation in Melbourne, the area and suburb in which one makes a home is often an important driving force in the way they live their lives.