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: the real cafe action is outside the suburb. Best for: Families who prioritise a new home and backyard over a walkable cafe strip. Skip if: Your weekend ritual is …
Harkness has no local cafe strip—here’s the honest 2026 guide. Where residents actually go for brunch nearby, prices, …
