About Lisa Chang
Cost of Living Editor at MELBZ
Lisa Chang covers Melbourne’s cost of living analysis with a focus on real data and honest opinions. Based across Carlton, Parkville, South Yarra, Lisa brings local knowledge backed by verified 2026 data from ABS, PTV, and Google Places.
Every article is grounded in real numbers – no fabricated statistics, no AI filler. When Lisa says a suburb is worth your time, it’s because the data agrees.
Updated April 2026