Yes, I think being near a rail line would be advantageous. I wondered if Frankston's reputation for being rough had bled into Seaford but it doesn't sound as though it has. [That said, I've heard nothing too ghastly about Frankston in years.]
Coronet Bay seems a little far out but, then again...
I'm not quite up to scratch when it comes to telling metro from regional - Melbourne's expanding far too quickly for me!
No kids, and we're each working casual roles so looking to find FT work nearer/in our eventual short-listed suburbs.
Thanks for the tips - Koo Wee Rup is pleasant, as are...
We've been procrastinating for far too long and think we should make 2013 the year to buy our first home.
My husband and I would be willing to spend up to/around 300K, perhaps more, and are open to feedback on areas you might recommend.
We're looking for somewhere regional, up to 50km...