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Reservoir VIC 3073

Reservoir is a large, diverse, and well-established northern suburb known for its post‑war homes, growing townhouse infill, and strong community feel. It offers good value relative to inner-north neighbours, with plentiful parks, shopping strips, and improving transport links.

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Why families consider Reservoir

Highly multicultural mix of long-term residents, young families, and students/young professionals, drawn by relative affordability, access to La Trobe/RMIT, and an active cafe and retail scene along Broadway and Edwardes Street.

Amenities & services

  • Reservoir Village (Edwardes St) and Broadway shopping strips
  • Summerhill Shopping Centre
  • Northland Shopping Centre (nearby, Preston)
  • Reservoir Leisure Centre
  • Medical clinics and GP super-clinics; major hospitals nearby: Austin Hospital (Heidelberg) and Northern Hospital (Epping)
  • Cafes and restaurants along High St, Broadway, and Edwardes St
  • Reservoir Library (Edwardes St, Reservoir)
  • Preston Library (Gower St, Preston)
  • Northcote Library (Separation St, Northcote)
  • Fairfield Library (Station St, Fairfield)

Transport & connectivity

  • Train: Reservoir and Ruthven (Mernda line); nearby Regent/Keon Park
  • Bus: routes including 552, 553, 555, 556, 558, 561, 567
  • Major roads: High Street, Plenty Road, Cheddar Road, Mahoneys Road, Metropolitan Ring Road (M80) nearby

Lifestyle & recreation

  • Edwardes Lake Park (playgrounds, picnic areas, rowing)
  • Reservoir Leisure Centre (pool, gym)
  • J C Donath and C.T. Barling Reserves (ovals, clubs)
  • Cycling/Walking: Darebin Creek Trail and Merri Creek Trail links
  • Nearby entertainment and cinemas at Northland Shopping Centre
  • Edwardes Lake Park
  • J C Donath Reserve
  • C.T. Barling Reserve
  • Crispe Park
  • Darebin Creek Reserve
  • Merri Creek Parklands

Education context

Multiple long day care centres and kindergartens across the suburb; generally good availability, though infant rooms can have waitlists; mix of council-run and private providers.

  • La Trobe University – Bundoora Campus (via bus 561/Plenty Rd)
  • RMIT University – Bundoora Campus (Plenty Rd/Route 86 corridor, nearby)
  • Melbourne Polytechnic – Preston Campus (nearby, High St)
  • University of Melbourne – Parkville Campus (train to CBD then tram/bus)