Methodology

How MELBZ researches Melbourne suburbs, tests venues, sources data, and assembles 'best of' rankings. Per-vertical methodology pages linked from each article.

How We Rate — The MELBZ 5-Point Scale

The explicit 1-to-5 rating rubric MELBZ uses for every 'best of' list and venue review. What each score means, what we score, and what we deliberately don't.