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 What most guides miss: Exford is a walk-first, amenity-last destination. Best for: Solitude seekers, trail runners, anglers, and day-trippers wanting a rugged escape without a three-hour …
Exford 2026, unfiltered: water-sport stronghold, zero cafes, no PT. Commutes, costs, real pockets, and where locals …
