Victorian buyers target Tarneit, a suburban gem

IF you’re reading this and live outside of Victoria, you may be forgiven for no being so familiar with the Melbourne suburb of Tarneit. And this month you may ask yourself why.

Tarneit rocketed to the top of the sales charts during June at a time when inner city living in the southern capital seemed to be all the rage. Not that Tarneit is a long way from anywhere.

The Melbourne suburb is just 25km west of the CBD. In June it accounted for 16 per cent of Victorian sales.

So why it is attractive? A little desktop research tells you “it’s a gem” within range of all things that Melbourne what it is, and is known for its “beautiful landscapes, a blend of modern and spacious properties, and excellent amenities.

It is touted as having the best of both worlds:  space when you need, the city buzz when you need it.

Other Victorian location offering similar vibes – Hawthorne, Brunswick, and Reservoir rounded out the top 10 of sales in the state last month.