CBD + inner-ring Melbourne — the dense grid.
Moreland + Darebin + Banyule + northern growth.
Boroondara + Whitehorse + Manningham.
Stonnington + Glen Eira + Bayside + Kingston.
Maribyrnong + Hobsons Bay + Brimbank + Wyndham.
Yarra Ranges, Knox, Casey, Cardinia, Mornington Peninsula.
High-growth corridors — new builds, new schools, moving families.
Verdict Box Best for: First-home buyers and young families trading a longer commute for a backyard and a mortgage that clears. Skip if: You need a sub-30-minute CBD trip or crave dense, late-night …
Quandong’s 2026 reality: land-only buying, no shops or PT, car essential. Costs, zoning, odours, commute, and where …
