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: A proper pub meal, a Sunday drive destination, or a quiet tree-change where you learn the baker’s name. Skip if: You need culinary variety, late-night dining, or app-driven …
Small list, big payoffs. Lancefield’s real coffee, bakery picks, prices, commute reality and where locals actually go in …
