The Prospect Hill Lifestyle

Diamond Creek
Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the city, Diamond Creek offers a relaxed way of life.  An area rich with culture and history, the Diamond Creek region offers a truly special place to establish a home. Surrounded by both nature and amenity, residents here have the very best of both worlds.

Located in the Shire of Nillumbik, the region has long been highly regarded for its gentle undulating topography and native bushlands with a history dating back to the gold rush in the 1860's.

Post gold rush the area known for its orchards and farming operations booming after World War II as a retreat for Australian artists of the Heidelberg School.

Transport
The Diamond Creek train station is located 1.4km from Prospect Hill and provides CBD access via the Hurstbridge line. The Western Ring Road and the newly upgraded Greensborough bypass also provide easy car access to the inner suburbs.

Education
Diamond Valley Secondary College (1.5km), Diamond Creek (1.28km) and Diamond Creek East (1.58km) Primaries and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary (3km) are all located within an easy drive or walk. The highly regarded St Helena Secondary College is also within the region as is NMIT's Greensborough campus. Residents will also enjoy access to RMIT and Latrobe Universities which are located just a 20 minute drive from Diamond Creek.

Sports & Recreation
Tucked behind the Diamond Creek train station is a mini sports precinct, complete with a state park and football ground. Diamond Creek also offers a heated, outdoor pool on Gipson Street, which is a popular venue for karaoke and sausage sizzles in summer.

The beauty of Diamond Creek is in the heart of the town, where platypus can be found splashing in the sparkling waters, an iron bridge dating back to 1898 still stands and extensive walking and cycling tracks can be enjoyed.


 

Diamond Creek Sports Centre
After two years of anticipation, the Diamond Creek community has been granted approval to build a $10million sports and recreation centre. Offering three basketball/netball courts, gymnastics facilities, mezzanine viewing areas, retractable seating for 900 people and a cafe, Diamond Creek is set to become the region's sporting hub.

The new facility will add further value to the local community and is another important addition to the array of activities and amenity offered to future 'Prospect Hill' residents.

Shopping and Dining
Diamond Creek's Chute Street and Main Street offers a diverse range of shops, cafes and eateries, including the delicious offerings available at Nillumbik Cellars and Vines Cafe, which is a bottleshop, cafe and delicatessen all in one. A.D Ryan's Bar and Restaurant located on the corner of Hyde and Main Street offers a glance into the past. The 1890's building is still in use and is crammed with memorabilia.

The Arts
The Heidelberg Artists' Trail showcases reproductions of the landscapes at the sites which inspired each artist. The exhibition, which is part of the walking track to Eltham, detours to Diamond Creek to celebrate the work of artists Jane Price and May Vale and is worth a look.

Ellis Cottage, located just off Hurstbridge Road, was built in the 1860's. This stone cottage is set in 'Granny's Garden' and is open on the first Sunday of every month. The cottage displays historical photographs and other documents.

Local Area Facts
Main and Chute Street town centre      1.2  km
Diamond Creek train station                 1.4  km
Diamond Creek Medical                        6.73 km
Diamond Valley Secondary College        1.51 km
Diamond Creek Primary                        1.28 km
Diamond Creek Easy Primary                1.58 km
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary              3.0  km
St Helena Secondary College                3.41 km
Gipson Street heated swimming pool   1.5  km
Mini sports precinct                            1.5  km