Personally I am not a fan of properties in the country. They just do not suit my risk profile. Having said that, you can also get ex-government housing properties nearer to town. You can also purchase government housing properties that are near town and have easy access to all amenities. You...
You might want to consider the Frankston, Langwarrin and Carrum Downs areas.
Especially Langwarrin and Carrum Downs. Both these suburbs should benefit from a spillover effect from Frankston's recent boom as Frankston gets more and more expensive. Both of these areas are also relatively cheap...