3km from the CBD. Postcode 3066. City of Yarra. Collingwood is close enough to walk to the CBD on a good day, with 45 public transport stops and 42 articles in our database breaking down what that actually means for daily life.
Warehouse conversions, Smith Street dining strip, craft breweries, and a growing tech and design hub in former industrial buildings.
How It Scores
Overall Grade: B
Transport: B – 45 total stops. Tram routes 86 run through Collingwood. Train access at North Richmond Station. Food & Drink: N/A – Venue data not yet verified for this suburb. Family: N/A – Universities nearby: ACU Fitzroy (1km), RMIT (2km). Nightlife: N/A – Rated based on verified bar and late-night venue data. Cost of Living: N/A – Rent data from RTBA pending. Safety: N/A – Based on VicPol crime statistics at LGA level.
Pros and Cons
Pros:
- 45 public transport stops including 16 tram + 15 train + 14 bus (ranked 92 of 252)
- Train access via North Richmond Station
- Just 3km from Melbourne CBD
Cons:
- Inner-ring parking is competitive, especially near commercial strips
What Daily Life Looks Like
A weekday morning in Collingwood is shaped by the commute. From there, the 86 tram carries commuters toward the CBD, 3km away.
Weekends in Collingwood have a different rhythm.
The character of Collingwood: Warehouse conversions, Smith Street dining strip, craft breweries, and a growing tech and design hub in former industrial buildings.
The honest downside: Parking in Collingwood is a competition. Street spots near commercial strips fill up by mid-morning on weekends.
Local’s Take
Living in Collingwood after dark is a different suburb from the one you see at noon.
The nightlife in Collingwood is quieter than the inner-city options. Late-night runs to the inner-ring streets here for a different reason: peace.
What took getting used to: the noise patterns. Inner-ring means Friday and Saturday nights come with bar crowds and rideshare traffic until 2am.
My tip: if nightlife matters to you, check where Collingwood sits relative to the main tram routes. Routes 86 run late on weekends.
Getting Around
Tram: Routes 86 run through Collingwood across 16 stops. Frequency varies by route and time – check PTV for live departures.
Train: North Richmond Station station, with 15 stops within the suburb. Direct line into the city loop.
Bus: 14 bus stops provide additional connections.
CBD Commute: 3km – approximately 10-15 minutes by tram or cycling.
Parking: Competitive. Metered on main roads, time-restricted on residential streets during business hours. Leave the car at home if you can.
Local tips:
- Collingwood has 16 tram stops – solid tram coverage for a inner-ring suburb. Check the PTV app for live route numbers and departure times from your nearest stop.
- North Richmond Station is the closest train station to central Collingwood, with 15 station stops within the suburb boundary. From here it is a direct run into the city loop, 3km from the CBD.
- Inner-ring parking in Collingwood means meters on the main roads and 2-hour limits on most residential streets during the day. Back streets further from the shops are your best bet for free spots after 6pm on weekdays.
The Numbers
Quick reference for Collingwood:
- Population: Data pending (ABS Census)
- Median Age: Data not available
- Median Household Income: Data not available
- Median 2BR Rent: Data not available
- Distance to CBD: 3km
- Overall Grade: B
Sources: ABS Census 2021, PTV GTFS, Google Places API, VicPol Crime Statistics, RTBA.
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