That's the shell refinery. Go West from there, across the Princes Highway.
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Definitely looking at Melton as a serious contender. Not familiar with those other areas you mentioned although I've had many Melbournians tell me how "crap" the north is in terms of crime and types of residents.. actually didnt really expect to get any closer to the city then Melton though for under 200k.
I've been told that Werribee stinks, literally. Like there is a horrible lingering smell there.
Is that true? and if so, how far does it extend?
Re.com.au are tricky. Those searches you did (which I did myself too) come up mostly with houses that are unpriced, auction houses and houses without land. Its deceiving!
Now need to decide if investing in regional Vic is better for the long term or buying in the very outer suburbs of Melbourne.
I think that you're much better off in the long (and short) run in a strong regional area over an outer suburb. Especially if you plan to live there.
I don't think you would go wrong with Bendigo or Wonthaggi.