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 prioritising a new build over existing amenities. Skip if: You want to walk to a cafe, restaurant, or even a corner store. Rent pressure: High. New housing …
Zero cafes in Strathtulloh. Here’s where locals actually get coffee, the real commute, rent facts, and the nearest …
