Alphington has a low violent crime rate and an average property crime rate for Melbourne.
Alphington is located 7 kilometers northeast of the Melbourne CBD. A diverse group of residents live here, from young singles to retirees. This mellow neighborhood boasts wide streets lined with River Red Gum trees. The local railway station takes residents from the peacefulness of suburban life to tons of urban entertainment and dining options in Melbourne.
Like many suburbs, Alphington is dotted with local parks like Darebin Parklands and Alphington Park. It also features the Latrobe Golf Club, where residents enjoy scenic rounds of golf every afternoon. The housing market consists mostly of single family homes and it costs at least a million dollars to buy a home here. If you are searching for a great suburb to raise a family that is close to Melbourne CBD, Alphington could be a great fit.
Alphington is bordered on the north by Thornbury, on the east by Ivanhoe, on the south by Yarra River, and on the west by Fairfield.
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