https://melbz.com.au/tags/weekly-costs/Recent content in Weekly-Costs on MELBZHugoen-auMon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/aintree/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/aintree/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Aintree in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$381/wk</td> <td>$359/wk</td> <td>$605/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$131/wk</td> <td>$209/wk</td> <td>$288/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$47/wk</td> <td>$84/wk</td> <td>$94/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$62/wk</td> <td>$62/wk</td> <td>$86/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$69/wk</td> <td>$69/wk</td> <td>$69/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$806/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$961/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1378/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$3224/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$3844/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$5512/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$41,912/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$49,972/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$71,656/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Aintree rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/airport-west/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/airport-west/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Airport West in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$338/wk</td> <td>$374/wk</td> <td>$423/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$194/wk</td> <td>$310/wk</td> <td>$426/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$47/wk</td> <td>$84/wk</td> <td>$94/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$60/wk</td> <td>$60/wk</td> <td>$84/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$87/wk</td> <td>$87/wk</td> <td>$87/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$820/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1089/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1443/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$3280/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$4356/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$5772/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$42,640/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$56,628/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$75,036/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Airport West rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/albert-park/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/albert-park/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Albert Park in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$457/wk</td> <td>$594/wk</td> <td>$887/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$185/wk</td> <td>$296/wk</td> <td>$407/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$46/wk</td> <td>$82/wk</td> <td>$92/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$70/wk</td> <td>$70/wk</td> <td>$98/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$60/wk</td> <td>$60/wk</td> <td>$60/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$926/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1238/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1756/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$3704/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$4952/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$7024/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$48,152/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$64,376/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$91,312/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Albert Park rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/albion/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/albion/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Albion in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$256/wk</td> <td>$381/wk</td> <td>$626/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$135/wk</td> <td>$216/wk</td> <td>$297/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$50/wk</td> <td>$90/wk</td> <td>$100/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$67/wk</td> <td>$67/wk</td> <td>$93/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$74/wk</td> <td>$74/wk</td> <td>$74/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$722/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1017/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1454/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$2888/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$4068/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$5816/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$37,544/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$52,884/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$75,608/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Albion rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/altona/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/altona/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Altona in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$350/wk</td> <td>$383/wk</td> <td>$606/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$191/wk</td> <td>$305/wk</td> <td>$420/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$51/wk</td> <td>$91/wk</td> <td>$102/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$74/wk</td> <td>$74/wk</td> <td>$103/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$61/wk</td> <td>$61/wk</td> <td>$61/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$844/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1074/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1609/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$3376/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$4296/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$6436/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$43,888/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$55,848/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$83,668/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Altona rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/attwood/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/attwood/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Attwood in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$226/wk</td> <td>$365/wk</td> <td>$616/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$165/wk</td> <td>$264/wk</td> <td>$363/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$47/wk</td> <td>$84/wk</td> <td>$94/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$66/wk</td> <td>$66/wk</td> <td>$92/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$78/wk</td> <td>$78/wk</td> <td>$78/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$730/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1004/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1471/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$2920/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$4016/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$5884/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$37,960/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$52,208/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$76,492/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Attwood rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/balnarring/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/balnarring/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Balnarring in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$270/wk</td> <td>$391/wk</td> <td>$414/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$134/wk</td> <td>$214/wk</td> <td>$294/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$35/wk</td> <td>$63/wk</td> <td>$70/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$64/wk</td> <td>$64/wk</td> <td>$89/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$63/wk</td> <td>$63/wk</td> <td>$63/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$661/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$919/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1162/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$2644/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$3676/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$4648/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$34,372/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$47,788/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$60,424/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Balnarring rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/bayswater-north/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/bayswater-north/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Bayswater North in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$315/wk</td> <td>$389/wk</td> <td>$587/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$137/wk</td> <td>$219/wk</td> <td>$301/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$52/wk</td> <td>$93/wk</td> <td>$104/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$68/wk</td> <td>$68/wk</td> <td>$95/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$63/wk</td> <td>$63/wk</td> <td>$63/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$717/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1020/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1405/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$2868/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$4080/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$5620/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$37,284/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$53,040/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$73,060/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Bayswater North rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/beaconsfield/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/beaconsfield/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Beaconsfield in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$317/wk</td> <td>$388/wk</td> <td>$646/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$140/wk</td> <td>$224/wk</td> <td>$308/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$46/wk</td> <td>$82/wk</td> <td>$92/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$48/wk</td> <td>$48/wk</td> <td>$67/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$62/wk</td> <td>$62/wk</td> <td>$62/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$711/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$973/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1460/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$2844/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$3892/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$5840/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$36,972/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$50,596/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$75,920/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Beaconsfield rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/beaconsfield-upper/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/beaconsfield-upper/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Beaconsfield Upper in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$261/wk</td> <td>$357/wk</td> <td>$475/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$156/wk</td> <td>$249/wk</td> <td>$343/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$41/wk</td> <td>$73/wk</td> <td>$82/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$49/wk</td> <td>$49/wk</td> <td>$68/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$72/wk</td> <td>$72/wk</td> <td>$72/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$683/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1000/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1242/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$2732/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$4000/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$4968/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$35,516/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$52,000/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$64,584/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Beaconsfield Upper rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/beaumaris/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/beaumaris/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Beaumaris in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$357/wk</td> <td>$341/wk</td> <td>$584/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$123/wk</td> <td>$196/wk</td> <td>$270/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$35/wk</td> <td>$63/wk</td> <td>$70/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$55/wk</td> <td>$55/wk</td> <td>$77/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$77/wk</td> <td>$77/wk</td> <td>$77/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$745/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$872/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1285/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$2980/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$3488/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$5140/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$38,740/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$45,344/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$66,820/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Beaumaris rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/belgrave-south/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/belgrave-south/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Belgrave South in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$242/wk</td> <td>$383/wk</td> <td>$599/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$153/wk</td> <td>$244/wk</td> <td>$336/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$54/wk</td> <td>$97/wk</td> <td>$108/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$66/wk</td> <td>$66/wk</td> <td>$92/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$67/wk</td> <td>$67/wk</td> <td>$67/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$683/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1018/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1512/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$2732/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$4072/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$6048/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$35,516/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$52,936/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$78,624/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Belgrave South rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/bellfield/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/bellfield/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Bellfield in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$323/wk</td> <td>$360/wk</td> <td>$445/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$179/wk</td> <td>$286/wk</td> <td>$393/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$37/wk</td> <td>$66/wk</td> <td>$74/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$72/wk</td> <td>$72/wk</td> <td>$100/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$82/wk</td> <td>$82/wk</td> <td>$82/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$817/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1030/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1398/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$3268/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$4120/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$5592/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$42,484/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$53,560/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$72,696/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Bellfield rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/bentleigh/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/bentleigh/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Bentleigh in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$365/wk</td> <td>$336/wk</td> <td>$510/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$162/wk</td> <td>$259/wk</td> <td>$356/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$33/wk</td> <td>$59/wk</td> <td>$66/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$55/wk</td> <td>$55/wk</td> <td>$77/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$68/wk</td> <td>$68/wk</td> <td>$68/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$819/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$930/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1314/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$3276/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$3720/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$5256/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$42,588/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$48,360/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$68,328/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Bentleigh rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/bentleigh-east/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/bentleigh-east/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Bentleigh East in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$256/wk</td> <td>$391/wk</td> <td>$597/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$154/wk</td> <td>$246/wk</td> <td>$338/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$39/wk</td> <td>$70/wk</td> <td>$78/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$63/wk</td> <td>$63/wk</td> <td>$88/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$74/wk</td> <td>$74/wk</td> <td>$74/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$717/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1015/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1380/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$2868/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$4060/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$5520/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$37,284/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$52,780/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$71,760/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Bentleigh East rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/best-restaurants-melbourne/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/best-restaurants-melbourne/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Best Restaurants Melbourne in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$363/wk</td> <td>$352/wk</td> <td>$433/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$194/wk</td> <td>$310/wk</td> <td>$426/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$50/wk</td> <td>$90/wk</td> <td>$100/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$64/wk</td> <td>$64/wk</td> <td>$89/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$73/wk</td> <td>$73/wk</td> <td>$73/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$884/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1070/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1407/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$3536/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$4280/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$5628/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$45,968/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$55,640/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$73,164/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Best Restaurants Melbourne rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/beveridge/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/beveridge/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Beveridge in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$290/wk</td> <td>$385/wk</td> <td>$615/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$171/wk</td> <td>$273/wk</td> <td>$376/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$39/wk</td> <td>$70/wk</td> <td>$78/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$51/wk</td> <td>$51/wk</td> <td>$71/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$78/wk</td> <td>$78/wk</td> <td>$78/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$715/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1029/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1434/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$2860/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$4116/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$5736/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$37,180/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$53,508/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$74,568/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Beveridge rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/bittern/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/bittern/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Bittern in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$243/wk</td> <td>$385/wk</td> <td>$649/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$196/wk</td> <td>$313/wk</td> <td>$431/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$40/wk</td> <td>$72/wk</td> <td>$80/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$60/wk</td> <td>$60/wk</td> <td>$84/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$70/wk</td> <td>$70/wk</td> <td>$70/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$732/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1066/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1560/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$2928/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$4264/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$6240/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$38,064/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$55,432/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$81,120/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Bittern rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/blackburn/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/blackburn/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Blackburn in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$314/wk</td> <td>$451/wk</td> <td>$673/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$161/wk</td> <td>$257/wk</td> <td>$354/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$41/wk</td> <td>$73/wk</td> <td>$82/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$65/wk</td> <td>$65/wk</td> <td>$91/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$72/wk</td> <td>$72/wk</td> <td>$72/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$801/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1116/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1657/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$3204/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$4464/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$6628/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$41,652/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$58,032/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$86,164/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Blackburn rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/blackburn-south/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/blackburn-south/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Blackburn South in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$252/wk</td> <td>$378/wk</td> <td>$443/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$126/wk</td> <td>$201/wk</td> <td>$277/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$54/wk</td> <td>$97/wk</td> <td>$108/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$50/wk</td> <td>$50/wk</td> <td>$70/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$81/wk</td> <td>$81/wk</td> <td>$81/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$662/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$979/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1343/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$2648/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$3916/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$5372/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$34,424/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$50,908/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$69,836/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Blackburn South rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/blind-bight/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/blind-bight/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Blind Bight in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$221/wk</td> <td>$327/wk</td> <td>$424/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$195/wk</td> <td>$312/wk</td> <td>$429/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$52/wk</td> <td>$93/wk</td> <td>$104/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$67/wk</td> <td>$67/wk</td> <td>$93/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$86/wk</td> <td>$86/wk</td> <td>$86/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$733/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1047/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1529/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$2932/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$4188/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$6116/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$38,116/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$54,444/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$79,508/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Blind Bight rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/box-hill/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/box-hill/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Box Hill in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$376/wk</td> <td>$457/wk</td> <td>$662/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$126/wk</td> <td>$201/wk</td> <td>$277/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$52/wk</td> <td>$93/wk</td> <td>$104/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$66/wk</td> <td>$66/wk</td> <td>$92/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$77/wk</td> <td>$77/wk</td> <td>$77/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$818/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1046/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1586/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$3272/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$4184/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$6344/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$42,536/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$54,392/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$82,472/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Box Hill rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/brighton/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/brighton/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Brighton in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$353/wk</td> <td>$341/wk</td> <td>$644/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$135/wk</td> <td>$216/wk</td> <td>$297/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$48/wk</td> <td>$86/wk</td> <td>$96/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$56/wk</td> <td>$56/wk</td> <td>$78/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$85/wk</td> <td>$85/wk</td> <td>$85/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$784/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$979/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1419/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$3136/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$3916/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$5676/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$40,768/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$50,908/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$73,788/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Brighton rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/broadmeadows/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/broadmeadows/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Broadmeadows in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$232/wk</td> <td>$357/wk</td> <td>$423/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$128/wk</td> <td>$204/wk</td> <td>$281/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$38/wk</td> <td>$68/wk</td> <td>$76/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$51/wk</td> <td>$51/wk</td> <td>$71/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$60/wk</td> <td>$60/wk</td> <td>$60/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$625/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$939/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1276/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$2500/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$3756/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$5104/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$32,500/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$48,828/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$66,352/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Broadmeadows rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/brookfield/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/brookfield/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Brookfield in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$360/wk</td> <td>$386/wk</td> <td>$549/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$150/wk</td> <td>$240/wk</td> <td>$330/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$45/wk</td> <td>$81/wk</td> <td>$90/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$71/wk</td> <td>$71/wk</td> <td>$99/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$61/wk</td> <td>$61/wk</td> <td>$61/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$836/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1004/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1387/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$3344/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$4016/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$5548/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$43,472/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$52,208/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$72,124/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Brookfield rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/brunswick/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/brunswick/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Brunswick in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$452/wk</td> <td>$521/wk</td> <td>$815/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$179/wk</td> <td>$286/wk</td> <td>$393/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$32/wk</td> <td>$57/wk</td> <td>$64/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$45/wk</td> <td>$45/wk</td> <td>$62/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$71/wk</td> <td>$71/wk</td> <td>$71/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$868/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1116/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1750/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$3472/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$4464/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$7000/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$45,136/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$58,032/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$91,000/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Brunswick rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/brunswick-west/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/brunswick-west/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Brunswick West in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$241/wk</td> <td>$395/wk</td> <td>$405/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$152/wk</td> <td>$243/wk</td> <td>$334/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$37/wk</td> <td>$66/wk</td> <td>$74/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$48/wk</td> <td>$48/wk</td> <td>$67/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$72/wk</td> <td>$72/wk</td> <td>$72/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$661/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$982/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1304/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$2644/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$3928/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$5216/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$34,372/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$51,064/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$67,808/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Brunswick West rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/bunyip/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/bunyip/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Bunyip in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$334/wk</td> <td>$399/wk</td> <td>$505/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$157/wk</td> <td>$251/wk</td> <td>$345/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$40/wk</td> <td>$72/wk</td> <td>$80/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$71/wk</td> <td>$71/wk</td> <td>$99/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$65/wk</td> <td>$65/wk</td> <td>$65/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$760/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1056/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1434/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$3040/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$4224/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$5736/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$39,520/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$54,912/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$74,568/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Bunyip rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/burwood-east/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/burwood-east/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Burwood East in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$354/wk</td> <td>$374/wk</td> <td>$499/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$166/wk</td> <td>$265/wk</td> <td>$365/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$55/wk</td> <td>$99/wk</td> <td>$110/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$52/wk</td> <td>$52/wk</td> <td>$72/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$77/wk</td> <td>$77/wk</td> <td>$77/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$832/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1032/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1513/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$3328/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$4128/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$6052/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$43,264/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$53,664/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$78,676/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Burwood East rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/cairnlea/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/cairnlea/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Cairnlea in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$345/wk</td> <td>$399/wk</td> <td>$500/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$140/wk</td> <td>$224/wk</td> <td>$308/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$43/wk</td> <td>$77/wk</td> <td>$86/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$61/wk</td> <td>$61/wk</td> <td>$85/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$66/wk</td> <td>$66/wk</td> <td>$66/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$782/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$950/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1384/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$3128/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$3800/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$5536/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$40,664/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$49,400/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$71,968/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Cairnlea rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/camberwell/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/camberwell/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Camberwell in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$311/wk</td> <td>$438/wk</td> <td>$653/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$186/wk</td> <td>$297/wk</td> <td>$409/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$50/wk</td> <td>$90/wk</td> <td>$100/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$48/wk</td> <td>$48/wk</td> <td>$67/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$73/wk</td> <td>$73/wk</td> <td>$73/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$778/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1107/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1581/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$3112/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$4428/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$6324/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$40,456/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$57,564/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$82,212/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Camberwell rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/campbellfield/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/campbellfield/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Campbellfield in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$337/wk</td> <td>$400/wk</td> <td>$505/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$133/wk</td> <td>$212/wk</td> <td>$292/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$36/wk</td> <td>$64/wk</td> <td>$72/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$72/wk</td> <td>$72/wk</td> <td>$100/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$85/wk</td> <td>$85/wk</td> <td>$85/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$813/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1015/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1341/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$3252/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$4060/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$5364/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$42,276/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$52,780/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$69,732/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Campbellfield rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/canterbury/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/canterbury/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Canterbury in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$295/wk</td> <td>$437/wk</td> <td>$621/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$132/wk</td> <td>$211/wk</td> <td>$290/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$31/wk</td> <td>$55/wk</td> <td>$62/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$58/wk</td> <td>$58/wk</td> <td>$81/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$65/wk</td> <td>$65/wk</td> <td>$65/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$715/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$954/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1384/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$2860/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$3816/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$5536/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$37,180/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$49,608/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$71,968/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Canterbury rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/carlton-north/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/carlton-north/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Carlton North in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$284/wk</td> <td>$324/wk</td> <td>$542/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$152/wk</td> <td>$243/wk</td> <td>$334/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$46/wk</td> <td>$82/wk</td> <td>$92/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$59/wk</td> <td>$59/wk</td> <td>$82/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$69/wk</td> <td>$69/wk</td> <td>$69/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$742/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$930/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1372/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$2968/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$3720/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$5488/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$38,584/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$48,360/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$71,344/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Carlton North rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/carnegie/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/carnegie/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Carnegie in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$287/wk</td> <td>$359/wk</td> <td>$428/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$151/wk</td> <td>$241/wk</td> <td>$332/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$30/wk</td> <td>$54/wk</td> <td>$60/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$74/wk</td> <td>$74/wk</td> <td>$103/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$66/wk</td> <td>$66/wk</td> <td>$66/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$731/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$954/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1375/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$2924/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$3816/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$5500/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$38,012/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$49,608/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$71,500/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Carnegie rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/carrum/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/carrum/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Carrum in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$311/wk</td> <td>$369/wk</td> <td>$588/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$152/wk</td> <td>$243/wk</td> <td>$334/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$55/wk</td> <td>$99/wk</td> <td>$110/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$60/wk</td> <td>$60/wk</td> <td>$84/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$60/wk</td> <td>$60/wk</td> <td>$60/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$764/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1003/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1495/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$3056/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$4012/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$5980/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$39,728/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$52,156/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$77,740/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Carrum rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/catani/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/catani/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Catani in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$232/wk</td> <td>$366/wk</td> <td>$639/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$189/wk</td> <td>$302/wk</td> <td>$415/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$44/wk</td> <td>$79/wk</td> <td>$88/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$48/wk</td> <td>$48/wk</td> <td>$67/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$81/wk</td> <td>$81/wk</td> <td>$81/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$742/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1062/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1652/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$2968/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$4248/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$6608/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$38,584/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$55,224/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$85,904/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Catani rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/caulfield-north/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/caulfield-north/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Caulfield North in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$321/wk</td> <td>$326/wk</td> <td>$417/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$193/wk</td> <td>$308/wk</td> <td>$424/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$43/wk</td> <td>$77/wk</td> <td>$86/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$71/wk</td> <td>$71/wk</td> <td>$99/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$75/wk</td> <td>$75/wk</td> <td>$75/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$839/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$995/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1501/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$3356/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$3980/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$6004/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$43,628/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$51,740/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$78,052/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Caulfield North rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/cheapest-suburbs-melbourne-2026/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/cheapest-suburbs-melbourne-2026/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Cheapest Suburbs Melbourne 2026 in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$250/wk</td> <td>$369/wk</td> <td>$464/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$180/wk</td> <td>$288/wk</td> <td>$396/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$41/wk</td> <td>$73/wk</td> <td>$82/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$51/wk</td> <td>$51/wk</td> <td>$71/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$66/wk</td> <td>$66/wk</td> <td>$66/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$690/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1013/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1400/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$2760/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$4052/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$5600/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$35,880/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$52,676/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$72,800/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Cheapest Suburbs Melbourne 2026 rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/chelsea-heights/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/chelsea-heights/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Chelsea Heights in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$298/wk</td> <td>$335/wk</td> <td>$466/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$173/wk</td> <td>$276/wk</td> <td>$380/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$32/wk</td> <td>$57/wk</td> <td>$64/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$60/wk</td> <td>$60/wk</td> <td>$84/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$70/wk</td> <td>$70/wk</td> <td>$70/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$749/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$956/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1297/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$2996/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$3824/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$5188/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$38,948/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$49,712/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$67,444/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Chelsea Heights rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/cheltenham/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/cheltenham/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Cheltenham in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$271/wk</td> <td>$345/wk</td> <td>$639/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$121/wk</td> <td>$193/wk</td> <td>$266/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$30/wk</td> <td>$54/wk</td> <td>$60/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$55/wk</td> <td>$55/wk</td> <td>$77/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$66/wk</td> <td>$66/wk</td> <td>$66/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$626/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$913/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1389/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$2504/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$3652/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$5556/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$32,552/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$47,476/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$72,228/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Cheltenham rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/christmas-hills/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/christmas-hills/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Christmas Hills in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$358/wk</td> <td>$352/wk</td> <td>$542/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$187/wk</td> <td>$299/wk</td> <td>$411/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$41/wk</td> <td>$73/wk</td> <td>$82/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$70/wk</td> <td>$70/wk</td> <td>$98/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$72/wk</td> <td>$72/wk</td> <td>$72/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$876/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$996/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1567/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$3504/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$3984/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$6268/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$45,552/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$51,792/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$81,484/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Christmas Hills rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/clarinda/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/clarinda/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Clarinda in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$340/wk</td> <td>$338/wk</td> <td>$622/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$180/wk</td> <td>$288/wk</td> <td>$396/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$42/wk</td> <td>$75/wk</td> <td>$84/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$48/wk</td> <td>$48/wk</td> <td>$67/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$82/wk</td> <td>$82/wk</td> <td>$82/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$817/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$966/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1518/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$3268/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$3864/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$6072/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$42,484/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$50,232/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$78,936/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Clarinda rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/clyde/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/clyde/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Clyde in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$338/wk</td> <td>$363/wk</td> <td>$578/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$169/wk</td> <td>$270/wk</td> <td>$371/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$46/wk</td> <td>$82/wk</td> <td>$92/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$61/wk</td> <td>$61/wk</td> <td>$85/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$73/wk</td> <td>$73/wk</td> <td>$73/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$807/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1022/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1422/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$3228/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$4088/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$5688/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$41,964/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$53,144/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$73,944/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Clyde rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/cobblebank/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/cobblebank/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Cobblebank in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$343/wk</td> <td>$355/wk</td> <td>$517/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$129/wk</td> <td>$206/wk</td> <td>$283/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$54/wk</td> <td>$97/wk</td> <td>$108/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$62/wk</td> <td>$62/wk</td> <td>$86/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$64/wk</td> <td>$64/wk</td> <td>$64/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$766/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$938/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1359/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$3064/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$3752/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$5436/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$39,832/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$48,776/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$70,668/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Cobblebank rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/coburg-north/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/coburg-north/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Coburg North in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$345/wk</td> <td>$326/wk</td> <td>$596/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$195/wk</td> <td>$312/wk</td> <td>$429/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$33/wk</td> <td>$59/wk</td> <td>$66/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$59/wk</td> <td>$59/wk</td> <td>$82/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$84/wk</td> <td>$84/wk</td> <td>$84/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$802/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$985/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1649/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$3208/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$3940/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$6596/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$41,704/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$51,220/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$85,748/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Coburg North rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/cockatoo/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/cockatoo/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Cockatoo in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$229/wk</td> <td>$367/wk</td> <td>$515/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$145/wk</td> <td>$232/wk</td> <td>$319/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$31/wk</td> <td>$55/wk</td> <td>$62/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$54/wk</td> <td>$54/wk</td> <td>$75/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$76/wk</td> <td>$76/wk</td> <td>$76/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$679/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$965/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1361/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$2716/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$3860/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$5444/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$35,308/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$50,180/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$70,772/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Cockatoo rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/collingwood/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/collingwood/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Collingwood in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$436/wk</td> <td>$539/wk</td> <td>$695/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$125/wk</td> <td>$200/wk</td> <td>$275/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$32/wk</td> <td>$57/wk</td> <td>$64/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$73/wk</td> <td>$73/wk</td> <td>$102/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$64/wk</td> <td>$64/wk</td> <td>$64/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$863/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1109/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1410/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$3452/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$4436/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$5640/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$44,876/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$57,668/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$73,320/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Collingwood rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/cora-lynn/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/cora-lynn/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Cora Lynn in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$347/wk</td> <td>$373/wk</td> <td>$601/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$138/wk</td> <td>$220/wk</td> <td>$303/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$40/wk</td> <td>$72/wk</td> <td>$80/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$63/wk</td> <td>$63/wk</td> <td>$88/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$74/wk</td> <td>$74/wk</td> <td>$74/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$767/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$954/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1486/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$3068/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$3816/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$5944/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$39,884/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$49,608/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$77,272/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Cora Lynn rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/corio/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/corio/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Corio in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$261/wk</td> <td>$368/wk</td> <td>$467/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$172/wk</td> <td>$275/wk</td> <td>$378/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$42/wk</td> <td>$75/wk</td> <td>$84/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$70/wk</td> <td>$70/wk</td> <td>$98/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$64/wk</td> <td>$64/wk</td> <td>$64/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$755/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$993/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1437/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$3020/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$3972/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$5748/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$39,260/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$51,636/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$74,724/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Corio rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/craigieburn-north/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/craigieburn-north/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Craigieburn North in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$354/wk</td> <td>$337/wk</td> <td>$634/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$170/wk</td> <td>$272/wk</td> <td>$374/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$52/wk</td> <td>$93/wk</td> <td>$104/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$46/wk</td> <td>$46/wk</td> <td>$64/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$80/wk</td> <td>$80/wk</td> <td>$80/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$847/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$965/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1480/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$3388/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$3860/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$5920/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$44,044/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$50,180/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$76,960/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Craigieburn North rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/cranbourne/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/cranbourne/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Cranbourne in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$305/wk</td> <td>$346/wk</td> <td>$466/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$136/wk</td> <td>$217/wk</td> <td>$299/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$45/wk</td> <td>$81/wk</td> <td>$90/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$54/wk</td> <td>$54/wk</td> <td>$75/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$84/wk</td> <td>$84/wk</td> <td>$84/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$754/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$942/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1296/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$3016/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$3768/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$5184/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$39,208/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$48,984/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$67,392/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Cranbourne rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/cranbourne-east/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/cranbourne-east/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Cranbourne East in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$263/wk</td> <td>$356/wk</td> <td>$531/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$182/wk</td> <td>$291/wk</td> <td>$400/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$32/wk</td> <td>$57/wk</td> <td>$64/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$68/wk</td> <td>$68/wk</td> <td>$95/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$82/wk</td> <td>$82/wk</td> <td>$82/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$767/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$983/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1537/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$3068/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$3932/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$6148/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$39,884/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$51,116/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$79,924/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Cranbourne East rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/cranbourne-north/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/cranbourne-north/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Cranbourne North in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$313/wk</td> <td>$329/wk</td> <td>$506/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$190/wk</td> <td>$304/wk</td> <td>$418/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$41/wk</td> <td>$73/wk</td> <td>$82/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$46/wk</td> <td>$46/wk</td> <td>$64/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$79/wk</td> <td>$79/wk</td> <td>$79/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$801/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1020/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1353/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$3204/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$4080/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$5412/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$41,652/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$53,040/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$70,356/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Cranbourne North rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/cranbourne-south/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/cranbourne-south/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Cranbourne South in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$319/wk</td> <td>$329/wk</td> <td>$410/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$200/wk</td> <td>$320/wk</td> <td>$440/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$30/wk</td> <td>$54/wk</td> <td>$60/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$49/wk</td> <td>$49/wk</td> <td>$68/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$65/wk</td> <td>$65/wk</td> <td>$65/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$787/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$937/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1283/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$3148/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$3748/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$5132/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$40,924/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$48,724/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$66,716/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Cranbourne South rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/croydon-south/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/croydon-south/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Croydon South in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$350/wk</td> <td>$379/wk</td> <td>$637/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$197/wk</td> <td>$315/wk</td> <td>$433/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$35/wk</td> <td>$63/wk</td> <td>$70/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$57/wk</td> <td>$57/wk</td> <td>$79/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$77/wk</td> <td>$77/wk</td> <td>$77/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$857/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1070/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1523/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$3428/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$4280/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$6092/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$44,564/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$55,640/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$79,196/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Croydon South rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/dallas/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/dallas/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Dallas in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$293/wk</td> <td>$371/wk</td> <td>$612/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$159/wk</td> <td>$254/wk</td> <td>$349/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$55/wk</td> <td>$99/wk</td> <td>$110/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$71/wk</td> <td>$71/wk</td> <td>$99/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$61/wk</td> <td>$61/wk</td> <td>$61/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$750/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1034/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1476/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$3000/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$4136/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$5904/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$39,000/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$53,768/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$76,752/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Dallas rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/dandenong-south/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/dandenong-south/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Dandenong South in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$324/wk</td> <td>$393/wk</td> <td>$485/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$198/wk</td> <td>$316/wk</td> <td>$435/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$45/wk</td> <td>$81/wk</td> <td>$90/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$47/wk</td> <td>$47/wk</td> <td>$65/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$63/wk</td> <td>$63/wk</td> <td>$63/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$757/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1023/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1537/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$3028/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$4092/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$6148/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$39,364/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$53,196/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$79,924/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Dandenong South rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/derrimut/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/derrimut/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Derrimut in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$273/wk</td> <td>$347/wk</td> <td>$443/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$136/wk</td> <td>$217/wk</td> <td>$299/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$53/wk</td> <td>$95/wk</td> <td>$106/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$58/wk</td> <td>$58/wk</td> <td>$81/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$82/wk</td> <td>$82/wk</td> <td>$82/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$732/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$984/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1317/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$2928/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$3936/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$5268/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$38,064/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$51,168/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$68,484/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Derrimut rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/diamond-creek/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/diamond-creek/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Diamond Creek in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$258/wk</td> <td>$398/wk</td> <td>$446/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$182/wk</td> <td>$291/wk</td> <td>$400/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$39/wk</td> <td>$70/wk</td> <td>$78/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$50/wk</td> <td>$50/wk</td> <td>$70/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$70/wk</td> <td>$70/wk</td> <td>$70/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$728/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1040/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1390/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$2912/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$4160/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$5560/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$37,856/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$54,080/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$72,280/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Diamond Creek rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/dingley-village/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/dingley-village/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Dingley Village in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$294/wk</td> <td>$367/wk</td> <td>$556/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$156/wk</td> <td>$249/wk</td> <td>$343/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$43/wk</td> <td>$77/wk</td> <td>$86/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$46/wk</td> <td>$46/wk</td> <td>$64/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$86/wk</td> <td>$86/wk</td> <td>$86/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$760/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$991/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1497/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$3040/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$3964/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$5988/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$39,520/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$51,532/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$77,844/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Dingley Village rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/dixons-creek/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/dixons-creek/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Dixons Creek in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$337/wk</td> <td>$400/wk</td> <td>$468/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$186/wk</td> <td>$297/wk</td> <td>$409/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$40/wk</td> <td>$72/wk</td> <td>$80/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$48/wk</td> <td>$48/wk</td> <td>$67/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$88/wk</td> <td>$88/wk</td> <td>$88/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$815/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1094/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1341/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$3260/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$4376/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$5364/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$42,380/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$56,888/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$69,732/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Dixons Creek rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/docklands/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/docklands/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Docklands in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$315/wk</td> <td>$374/wk</td> <td>$410/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$123/wk</td> <td>$196/wk</td> <td>$270/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$47/wk</td> <td>$84/wk</td> <td>$94/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$67/wk</td> <td>$67/wk</td> <td>$93/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$86/wk</td> <td>$86/wk</td> <td>$86/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$743/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$986/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1283/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$2972/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$3944/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$5132/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$38,636/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$51,272/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$66,716/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Docklands rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/donnybrook/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/donnybrook/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Donnybrook in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$292/wk</td> <td>$358/wk</td> <td>$560/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$184/wk</td> <td>$294/wk</td> <td>$404/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$49/wk</td> <td>$88/wk</td> <td>$98/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$71/wk</td> <td>$71/wk</td> <td>$99/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$88/wk</td> <td>$88/wk</td> <td>$88/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$771/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1055/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1598/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$3084/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$4220/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$6392/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$40,092/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$54,860/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$83,096/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Donnybrook rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/donvale/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/donvale/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Donvale in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$265/wk</td> <td>$348/wk</td> <td>$524/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$149/wk</td> <td>$238/wk</td> <td>$327/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$36/wk</td> <td>$64/wk</td> <td>$72/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$65/wk</td> <td>$65/wk</td> <td>$91/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$72/wk</td> <td>$72/wk</td> <td>$72/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$723/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$979/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1367/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$2892/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$3916/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$5468/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$37,596/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$50,908/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$71,084/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Donvale rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/doreen/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/doreen/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Doreen in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$256/wk</td> <td>$354/wk</td> <td>$518/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$153/wk</td> <td>$244/wk</td> <td>$336/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$53/wk</td> <td>$95/wk</td> <td>$106/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$61/wk</td> <td>$61/wk</td> <td>$85/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$60/wk</td> <td>$60/wk</td> <td>$60/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$705/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1008/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1373/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$2820/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$4032/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$5492/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$36,660/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$52,416/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$71,396/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Doreen rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/doveton/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/doveton/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Doveton in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$313/wk</td> <td>$386/wk</td> <td>$617/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$175/wk</td> <td>$280/wk</td> <td>$385/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$53/wk</td> <td>$95/wk</td> <td>$106/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$70/wk</td> <td>$70/wk</td> <td>$98/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$84/wk</td> <td>$84/wk</td> <td>$84/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$792/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1076/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1536/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$3168/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$4304/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$6144/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$41,184/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$55,952/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$79,872/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Doveton rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/east-melbourne/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/east-melbourne/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in East Melbourne in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$289/wk</td> <td>$348/wk</td> <td>$577/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$182/wk</td> <td>$291/wk</td> <td>$400/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$38/wk</td> <td>$68/wk</td> <td>$76/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$59/wk</td> <td>$59/wk</td> <td>$82/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$74/wk</td> <td>$74/wk</td> <td>$74/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$778/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1009/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1458/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$3112/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$4036/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$5832/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$40,456/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$52,468/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$75,816/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the East Melbourne rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/eltham-north/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/eltham-north/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Eltham North in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$356/wk</td> <td>$328/wk</td> <td>$612/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$168/wk</td> <td>$268/wk</td> <td>$369/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$46/wk</td> <td>$82/wk</td> <td>$92/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$61/wk</td> <td>$61/wk</td> <td>$85/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$75/wk</td> <td>$75/wk</td> <td>$75/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$851/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$966/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1579/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$3404/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$3864/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$6316/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$44,252/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$50,232/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$82,108/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Eltham North rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/epping/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/epping/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Epping in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$333/wk</td> <td>$341/wk</td> <td>$613/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$198/wk</td> <td>$316/wk</td> <td>$435/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$31/wk</td> <td>$55/wk</td> <td>$62/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$51/wk</td> <td>$51/wk</td> <td>$71/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$84/wk</td> <td>$84/wk</td> <td>$84/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$818/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1025/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1552/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$3272/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$4100/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$6208/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$42,536/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$53,300/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$80,704/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Epping rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/essendon-north/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/essendon-north/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Essendon North in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$355/wk</td> <td>$344/wk</td> <td>$435/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$131/wk</td> <td>$209/wk</td> <td>$288/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$45/wk</td> <td>$81/wk</td> <td>$90/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$72/wk</td> <td>$72/wk</td> <td>$100/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$89/wk</td> <td>$89/wk</td> <td>$89/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$807/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$955/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1398/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$3228/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$3820/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$5592/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$41,964/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$49,660/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$72,696/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Essendon North rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/eumemmerring/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/eumemmerring/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Eumemmerring in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$298/wk</td> <td>$379/wk</td> <td>$450/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$148/wk</td> <td>$236/wk</td> <td>$325/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$32/wk</td> <td>$57/wk</td> <td>$64/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$50/wk</td> <td>$50/wk</td> <td>$70/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$84/wk</td> <td>$84/wk</td> <td>$84/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$726/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$973/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1227/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$2904/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$3892/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$4908/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$37,752/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$50,596/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$63,804/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Eumemmerring rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/fawkner/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/fawkner/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Fawkner in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$329/wk</td> <td>$322/wk</td> <td>$482/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$131/wk</td> <td>$209/wk</td> <td>$288/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$50/wk</td> <td>$90/wk</td> <td>$100/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$61/wk</td> <td>$61/wk</td> <td>$85/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$67/wk</td> <td>$67/wk</td> <td>$67/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$724/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$871/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1382/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$2896/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$3484/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$5528/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$37,648/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$45,292/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$71,864/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Fawkner rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/ferntree-gully/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/ferntree-gully/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Ferntree Gully in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$363/wk</td> <td>$491/wk</td> <td>$593/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$177/wk</td> <td>$283/wk</td> <td>$389/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$54/wk</td> <td>$97/wk</td> <td>$108/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$50/wk</td> <td>$50/wk</td> <td>$70/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$82/wk</td> <td>$82/wk</td> <td>$82/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$827/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1149/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1510/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$3308/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$4596/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$6040/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$43,004/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$59,748/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$78,520/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Ferntree Gully rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/fieldstone/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/fieldstone/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Fieldstone in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$263/wk</td> <td>$339/wk</td> <td>$502/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$163/wk</td> <td>$260/wk</td> <td>$358/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$38/wk</td> <td>$68/wk</td> <td>$76/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$64/wk</td> <td>$64/wk</td> <td>$89/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$85/wk</td> <td>$85/wk</td> <td>$85/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$697/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1002/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1460/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$2788/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$4008/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$5840/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$36,244/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$52,104/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$75,920/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Fieldstone rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/footscray/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/footscray/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Footscray in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$307/wk</td> <td>$380/wk</td> <td>$483/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$150/wk</td> <td>$240/wk</td> <td>$330/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$44/wk</td> <td>$79/wk</td> <td>$88/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$46/wk</td> <td>$46/wk</td> <td>$64/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$83/wk</td> <td>$83/wk</td> <td>$83/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$770/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$972/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1254/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$3080/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$3888/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$5016/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$40,040/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$50,544/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$65,208/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Footscray rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/frankston/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/frankston/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Frankston in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$288/wk</td> <td>$346/wk</td> <td>$430/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$157/wk</td> <td>$251/wk</td> <td>$345/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$52/wk</td> <td>$93/wk</td> <td>$104/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$67/wk</td> <td>$67/wk</td> <td>$93/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$63/wk</td> <td>$63/wk</td> <td>$63/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$769/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$960/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1338/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$3076/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$3840/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$5352/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$39,988/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$49,920/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$69,576/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Frankston rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/frankston-south/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/frankston-south/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Frankston South in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$313/wk</td> <td>$391/wk</td> <td>$573/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$131/wk</td> <td>$209/wk</td> <td>$288/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$46/wk</td> <td>$82/wk</td> <td>$92/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$74/wk</td> <td>$74/wk</td> <td>$103/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$76/wk</td> <td>$76/wk</td> <td>$76/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$764/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1021/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1531/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$3056/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$4084/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$6124/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$39,728/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$53,092/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$79,612/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Frankston South rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/gisborne/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/gisborne/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Gisborne in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$298/wk</td> <td>$352/wk</td> <td>$500/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$191/wk</td> <td>$305/wk</td> <td>$420/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$32/wk</td> <td>$57/wk</td> <td>$64/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$48/wk</td> <td>$48/wk</td> <td>$67/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$86/wk</td> <td>$86/wk</td> <td>$86/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$799/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$998/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1391/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$3196/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$3992/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$5564/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$41,548/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$51,896/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$72,332/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Gisborne rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/greensborough/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/greensborough/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Greensborough in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$347/wk</td> <td>$390/wk</td> <td>$441/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$197/wk</td> <td>$315/wk</td> <td>$433/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$41/wk</td> <td>$73/wk</td> <td>$82/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$75/wk</td> <td>$75/wk</td> <td>$105/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$71/wk</td> <td>$71/wk</td> <td>$71/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$815/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1082/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1387/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$3260/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$4328/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$5548/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$42,380/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$56,264/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$72,124/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Greensborough rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/hallam/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/hallam/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Hallam in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$293/wk</td> <td>$346/wk</td> <td>$541/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$176/wk</td> <td>$281/wk</td> <td>$387/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$34/wk</td> <td>$61/wk</td> <td>$68/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$70/wk</td> <td>$70/wk</td> <td>$98/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$62/wk</td> <td>$62/wk</td> <td>$62/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$766/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1009/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1405/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$3064/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$4036/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$5620/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$39,832/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$52,468/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$73,060/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Hallam rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/hawthorn/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/hawthorn/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Hawthorn in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$435/wk</td> <td>$594/wk</td> <td>$812/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$139/wk</td> <td>$222/wk</td> <td>$305/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$47/wk</td> <td>$84/wk</td> <td>$94/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$49/wk</td> <td>$49/wk</td> <td>$68/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$70/wk</td> <td>$70/wk</td> <td>$70/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$822/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1202/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1721/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$3288/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$4808/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$6884/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$42,744/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$62,504/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$89,492/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Hawthorn rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/healesville/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/healesville/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Healesville in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$289/wk</td> <td>$369/wk</td> <td>$568/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$142/wk</td> <td>$227/wk</td> <td>$312/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$31/wk</td> <td>$55/wk</td> <td>$62/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$51/wk</td> <td>$51/wk</td> <td>$71/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$65/wk</td> <td>$65/wk</td> <td>$65/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$701/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$951/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1470/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$2804/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$3804/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$5880/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$36,452/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$49,452/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$76,440/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Healesville rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/heidelberg/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/heidelberg/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Heidelberg in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$287/wk</td> <td>$324/wk</td> <td>$427/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$161/wk</td> <td>$257/wk</td> <td>$354/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$43/wk</td> <td>$77/wk</td> <td>$86/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$59/wk</td> <td>$59/wk</td> <td>$82/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$65/wk</td> <td>$65/wk</td> <td>$65/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$708/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$956/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1242/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$2832/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$3824/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$4968/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$36,816/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$49,712/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$64,584/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Heidelberg rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/heidelberg-west/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/heidelberg-west/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Heidelberg West in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$290/wk</td> <td>$323/wk</td> <td>$558/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$148/wk</td> <td>$236/wk</td> <td>$325/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$53/wk</td> <td>$95/wk</td> <td>$106/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$74/wk</td> <td>$74/wk</td> <td>$103/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$78/wk</td> <td>$78/wk</td> <td>$78/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$761/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$954/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1533/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$3044/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$3816/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$6132/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$39,572/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$49,608/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$79,716/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Heidelberg West rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/highett/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/highett/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Highett in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$345/wk</td> <td>$323/wk</td> <td>$417/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$181/wk</td> <td>$289/wk</td> <td>$398/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$47/wk</td> <td>$84/wk</td> <td>$94/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$53/wk</td> <td>$53/wk</td> <td>$74/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$78/wk</td> <td>$78/wk</td> <td>$78/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$800/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$951/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1335/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$3200/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$3804/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$5340/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$41,600/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$49,452/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$69,420/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Highett rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/hillside/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/hillside/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Hillside in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$308/wk</td> <td>$349/wk</td> <td>$486/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$124/wk</td> <td>$198/wk</td> <td>$272/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$32/wk</td> <td>$57/wk</td> <td>$64/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$63/wk</td> <td>$63/wk</td> <td>$88/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$63/wk</td> <td>$63/wk</td> <td>$63/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$719/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$890/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1209/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$2876/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$3560/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$4836/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$37,388/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$46,280/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$62,868/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Hillside rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/hoppers-crossing/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/hoppers-crossing/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Hoppers Crossing in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$354/wk</td> <td>$355/wk</td> <td>$439/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$145/wk</td> <td>$232/wk</td> <td>$319/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$39/wk</td> <td>$70/wk</td> <td>$78/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$46/wk</td> <td>$46/wk</td> <td>$64/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$84/wk</td> <td>$84/wk</td> <td>$84/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$806/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$955/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1257/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$3224/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$3820/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$5028/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$41,912/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$49,660/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$65,364/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Hoppers Crossing rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/hughesdale/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/hughesdale/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Hughesdale in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$336/wk</td> <td>$322/wk</td> <td>$485/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$149/wk</td> <td>$238/wk</td> <td>$327/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$42/wk</td> <td>$75/wk</td> <td>$84/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$55/wk</td> <td>$55/wk</td> <td>$77/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$72/wk</td> <td>$72/wk</td> <td>$72/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$752/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$889/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1260/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$3008/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$3556/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$5040/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$39,104/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$46,228/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$65,520/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Hughesdale rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/ivanhoe/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/ivanhoe/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Ivanhoe in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$291/wk</td> <td>$367/wk</td> <td>$436/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$151/wk</td> <td>$241/wk</td> <td>$332/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$50/wk</td> <td>$90/wk</td> <td>$100/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$47/wk</td> <td>$47/wk</td> <td>$65/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$85/wk</td> <td>$85/wk</td> <td>$85/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$728/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$961/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1268/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$2912/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$3844/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$5072/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$37,856/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$49,972/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$65,936/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Ivanhoe rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/kalorama/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/kalorama/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Kalorama in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$245/wk</td> <td>$341/wk</td> <td>$439/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$123/wk</td> <td>$196/wk</td> <td>$270/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$46/wk</td> <td>$82/wk</td> <td>$92/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$68/wk</td> <td>$68/wk</td> <td>$95/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$70/wk</td> <td>$70/wk</td> <td>$70/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$687/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$957/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1355/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$2748/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$3828/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$5420/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$35,724/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$49,764/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$70,460/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Kalorama rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/kangaroo-ground/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/kangaroo-ground/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Kangaroo Ground in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$293/wk</td> <td>$367/wk</td> <td>$474/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$139/wk</td> <td>$222/wk</td> <td>$305/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$51/wk</td> <td>$91/wk</td> <td>$102/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$58/wk</td> <td>$58/wk</td> <td>$81/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$76/wk</td> <td>$76/wk</td> <td>$76/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$740/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$992/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1270/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$2960/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$3968/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$5080/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$38,480/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$51,584/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$66,040/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Kangaroo Ground rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/karingal/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/karingal/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Karingal in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$329/wk</td> <td>$334/wk</td> <td>$504/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$168/wk</td> <td>$268/wk</td> <td>$369/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$40/wk</td> <td>$72/wk</td> <td>$80/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$45/wk</td> <td>$45/wk</td> <td>$62/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$70/wk</td> <td>$70/wk</td> <td>$70/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$750/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$961/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1369/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$3000/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$3844/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$5476/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$39,000/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$49,972/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$71,188/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Karingal rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/keilor-downs/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/keilor-downs/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Keilor Downs in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$229/wk</td> <td>$340/wk</td> <td>$454/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$139/wk</td> <td>$222/wk</td> <td>$305/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$53/wk</td> <td>$95/wk</td> <td>$106/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$75/wk</td> <td>$75/wk</td> <td>$105/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$82/wk</td> <td>$82/wk</td> <td>$82/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$707/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$943/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1312/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$2828/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$3772/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$5248/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$36,764/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$49,036/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$68,224/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Keilor Downs rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/keilor-park/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/keilor-park/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Keilor Park in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$243/wk</td> <td>$354/wk</td> <td>$626/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$173/wk</td> <td>$276/wk</td> <td>$380/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$33/wk</td> <td>$59/wk</td> <td>$66/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$52/wk</td> <td>$52/wk</td> <td>$72/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$68/wk</td> <td>$68/wk</td> <td>$68/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$676/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1007/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1599/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$2704/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$4028/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$6396/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$35,152/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$52,364/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$83,148/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Keilor Park rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/kew/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/kew/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Kew in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$383/wk</td> <td>$506/wk</td> <td>$812/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$132/wk</td> <td>$211/wk</td> <td>$290/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$43/wk</td> <td>$77/wk</td> <td>$86/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$66/wk</td> <td>$66/wk</td> <td>$92/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$85/wk</td> <td>$85/wk</td> <td>$85/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$812/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1107/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1699/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$3248/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$4428/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$6796/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$42,224/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$57,564/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$88,348/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Kew rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/kilmore/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/kilmore/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Kilmore in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$257/wk</td> <td>$369/wk</td> <td>$615/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$187/wk</td> <td>$299/wk</td> <td>$411/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$33/wk</td> <td>$59/wk</td> <td>$66/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$66/wk</td> <td>$66/wk</td> <td>$92/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$76/wk</td> <td>$76/wk</td> <td>$76/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$769/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$999/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1495/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$3076/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$3996/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$5980/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$39,988/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$51,948/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$77,740/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Kilmore rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/kilsyth/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/kilsyth/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Kilsyth in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$242/wk</td> <td>$333/wk</td> <td>$406/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$161/wk</td> <td>$257/wk</td> <td>$354/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$52/wk</td> <td>$93/wk</td> <td>$104/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$49/wk</td> <td>$49/wk</td> <td>$68/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$88/wk</td> <td>$88/wk</td> <td>$88/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$706/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1012/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1226/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$2824/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$4048/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$4904/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$36,712/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$52,624/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$63,752/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Kilsyth rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/kings-park/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/kings-park/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Kings Park in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$259/wk</td> <td>$396/wk</td> <td>$462/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$192/wk</td> <td>$307/wk</td> <td>$422/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$35/wk</td> <td>$63/wk</td> <td>$70/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$73/wk</td> <td>$73/wk</td> <td>$102/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$69/wk</td> <td>$69/wk</td> <td>$69/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$719/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1029/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1468/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$2876/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$4116/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$5872/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$37,388/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$53,508/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$76,336/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Kings Park rental market looks like right now:</p>https://melbz.com.au/knoxfield/budget-breakdown/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://melbz.com.au/knoxfield/budget-breakdown/<p>This is the actual weekly budget for living in Knoxfield in 2026. Not averages from a national database. Not estimates from someone who has never been here. Real costs, sourced locally, broken down by household type.</p> <h2 id="the-quick-numbers">The Quick Numbers</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Expense</th> <th>Single</th> <th>Couple</th> <th>Family (2 kids)</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Rent</td> <td>$222/wk</td> <td>$356/wk</td> <td>$442/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Groceries</td> <td>$125/wk</td> <td>$200/wk</td> <td>$275/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Transport</td> <td>$38/wk</td> <td>$68/wk</td> <td>$76/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Utilities</td> <td>$58/wk</td> <td>$58/wk</td> <td>$81/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Internet/Phone</td> <td>$77/wk</td> <td>$77/wk</td> <td>$77/wk</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Weekly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$662/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$955/wk</strong></td> <td><strong>$1312/wk</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Monthly Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$2648/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$3820/mo</strong></td> <td><strong>$5248/mo</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Annual Total</strong></td> <td><strong>$34,424/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$49,660/yr</strong></td> <td><strong>$68,224/yr</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h2 id="housing-costs-breakdown">Housing Costs Breakdown</h2> <p>Housing is the biggest line item regardless of your situation. Here is what the Knoxfield rental market looks like right now:</p>