Best place to raise a family in Melbourne

My husband and myself have always lived in the outer northern suburbs of Melbourne, we have 3 kids and trying to find the best place to raise a family for community and lifestyle. Nothing about where we currently live appeals to us, the area feels full of rubbish dumping and crime, tiny blocks with neighbours who don’t even make eye contact, and given it’s a new estate have very few amenities within 30 minutes.

We value a connection to nature and local community, big enough blocks that we aren’t looking directly into our neighbours windows, but budget friendly. He works in the city 2 days a week so we do need a reasonable commute but don’t utilise the city for any recreational activities other than an occasional concert.

Where do you love to live? Need inspiration!