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Overview

Alphington lies just 7 km north‑east of Melbourne’s CBD, straddling the Yarra River and Darebin Creek. With a population of 5,702 recorded in the 2021 census, the suburb blends leafy open‑space – such as the Darebin Parklands, Alphington Park and the Latrobe Golf Club – with a modest village centre on Yarralea Street that retains early 20th‑century shops and a stone‑built commercial heritage. Families benefit from nearby schools including Alphington Grammar, Alphington Primary and St Anthony’s, while a range of sporting clubs – football, netball, cricket and bowls – foster a strong community vibe.

Transport is well‑served: Alphington railway station on the Hurstbridge line connects to the city, six bus routes link the suburb to the CBD, La Trobe University and surrounding suburbs, and the Chandler Highway provides a short (under 2 km) six‑lane bridge across the Yarra, touted as the world’s shortest highway. Housing varies from detached Edwardian and inter‑war homes with garden settings to a new 16.5‑hectare residential development on the former Amcor paper‑mill site, offering a mix of character and contemporary living.

Region type mix: Metro 100%.