Diamond Creek: A large suburb with lots of lovely open spaces

Diamond Creek is a lovely suburb situated just 23 kilometres north-east of Melbourne’s CBD. Originally a mining community, it has developed into a sprawling residential area with schools, shopping centres, parks, and sports clubs.  The area is under the local government of the Shire of Nillumbik and has a population over 11,000.

As a former mining community, Diamond Creek was barely inhabited in the years following the mining boom.  However, as mining communities in the area were converted into residential communities during the 1960s, Diamond Creek transformed the majority of its land into real estate.  This created the developed hectares of suburban housing today. 

Living in Diamond Creek

Diamond Creek is a fully-developed community, home to a bevy of establishments and activities. Real estate in Diamond Creek has a good variety of houses for sale, property rentals, and land for sale.  Sale results in Diamond Creek show it is a popular suburb with families who are looking to live in an area that is rural-residential in character.

There are several schools within the area including Plenty Valley International Montessori School, Sacred Heart Primary School, Diamond Creek Primary School, Diamond Creek East Primary School, and Diamond Valley College.  The environment is conducive to learning and even features a mobile library sponsored by the Yarra Plenty Regional Library.

The area houses various facilities for recreation including sports clubs, community centres, and shopping malls.  The Diamond Creek Community Centre is a venue for basketball, fitness classes, childcare, private gatherings and the like. It also offers healthcare services, evacuation shelter and local aid.  Diamond Creek is also home to a Donkey Shelter, which houses neglected donkeys found within the community.

Families and retirees looking for a house for sale in Diamond Creek, along with singles and couples looking for property for rent in Diamond Creek, should consider the active community and environment that the location provides. The area, filled with peaceful surroundings and miles of breathtaking scenery, is serviced by the Diamond Creek railway station that provides access to the city.

Whether you are looking to buy land, a house or find a rental property in Diamond Creek, the real estate agents at Morrison Kleeman can help you.  There are new land estates being developed where you can build your ideal home along with quality established homes expected to grow in value over the coming years.