CBD + inner-ring Melbourne — the dense grid.
Moreland + Darebin + Banyule + northern growth.
Boroondara + Whitehorse + Manningham.
Stonnington + Glen Eira + Bayside + Kingston.
Maribyrnong + Hobsons Bay + Brimbank + Wyndham.
Yarra Ranges, Knox, Casey, Cardinia, Mornington Peninsula.
High-growth corridors — new builds, new schools, moving families.
Verdict Box Best for: First-home buyers and young families who prioritise a new home and open space over established amenities and walk-to-everything convenience. Skip if: You rely on public transport …
No-spin Beveridge 2026 cost-of-living: real rents, house-and-land add-ons, commute maths, and where locals actually shop …
