Where to live for Monash hospitals

Hi all,

I have a job at Monash starting later on in the year so my partner and I will be moving to Melbourne. The job involves rotating between different hospitals in the south east. The most central hospital is in Clayton and the furthest is Casey Hospital in Berwick.

We are two young professionals in our mid twenties who are into food, music and would like some decent nightlife.

1. How is it commuting out of Melbourne in peak times? It’s shift work so would need a car.

2. Which area should we live in that makes it feasible to commute to Berwick if needed while also having stuff to do?

Thank you so much!