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: Genuine solitude, owning horses, and people who consider a 20-minute drive for milk a charming quirk. Skip if: Your morning routine involves anything other than brewing your own …
Toolern Vale in 2026: real commute times, scarce rentals, winery lunches and Green Wedge rules—read this no-spin suburb …
