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 Here’s the short answer. Best for: Families cashing in city equity for a big backyard, a genuine small-town community feel, and who have at least one parent working from home or locally. …
Romsey 2026 cost of living: prices, rents, commute, schools and the real trade-offs locals face. No spin—just data and …
