Victoria location profile
The Basin VIC 3154
Leafy, foothill suburb at the base of the Dandenong Ranges with a village feel and abundant birdlife. Known for bushwalking access, community events and quiet, family-friendly streets on larger blocks.
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Why families consider The Basin
Mix of long-term residents and young families, with many older weatherboard/brick homes on generous, treed blocks. Outdoor-oriented lifestyle with strong community groups, local schools and a relaxed hills-adjacent vibe.
Amenities & services
- The Basin village shops (Mountain Hwy)
- Boronia Junction Shopping Centre (nearby)
- Mountain Gate Shopping Centre (Ferntree Gully)
- Westfield Knox (Wantirna South)
- Angliss Hospital (Ferntree Gully)
- Knox Private Hospital (Wantirna)
- Local GP and allied health clinics in The Basin/Boronia
- Cafes and takeaways along Mountain Hwy; broader dining in Boronia and Sassafras
- Boronia Library (Park Crescent, Boronia)
- Bayswater Library (Mountain Highway, Bayswater)
- Ferntree Gully Library (Ferntree Gully Road, Ferntree Gully)
Transport & connectivity
- Train: Boronia, Bayswater and Ferntree Gully stations (Belgrave line)
- Bus: PTV services via Mountain Highway connecting The Basin with Boronia/Bayswater and up to Sassafras/Olinda (limited hillside services)
- Major roads: Mountain Highway, Olinda–The Basin Road, Colchester Road
Lifestyle & recreation
- Bushwalking and picnics in Dandenong Ranges National Park (Doongalla Forest)
- Batterham Reserve (football, cricket, netball, playgrounds)
- The Basin Theatre and annual The Basin Music Festival
- Local tennis courts, scouts, and nearby aquatic/fitness centres in Boronia
- Dandenong Ranges National Park (Doongalla Forest area)
- Batterham Reserve
- Wicks Reserve
- Liverpool Road Retarding Basin
- The Basin Triangle Park
- Doongalla Homestead Picnic Area
Education context
Several kinders and long day care options in The Basin/Boronia with moderate waitlists; more availability within 5–10 minutes in Boronia, Bayswater and Ferntree Gully.
- Swinburne University of Technology – Wantirna campus (TAFE), Wantirna
- Deakin University – Burwood campus, Burwood
- Monash University – Clayton campus, Clayton