Suburb Vibe Scores
Which Melbourne suburbs are hottest right now? Updated weekly using new openings, event density, search interest, social buzz, and property movement.
Last updated: 13 March 2026
#1
Fitzroy
94
🔥 ON FIRE
+3
#2
Collingwood
88
⚡ BUZZING
+5
#3
Brunswick
85
⚡ BUZZING
+1
#4
Carlton
82
⚡ BUZZING
-2
#5
South Yarra
79
✦ THRIVING
+4
#6
Richmond
76
✦ THRIVING
0
#7
St Kilda
74
✦ THRIVING
-1
#8
Prahran
71
✦ THRIVING
+2
#9
Northcote
68
● STEADY
0
#10
Footscray
67
● STEADY
+6
#11
Melbourne CBD
65
● STEADY
-3
#12
Seddon
62
● STEADY
+1
#13
Southbank
59
● STEADY
-2
#14
South Melbourne
57
● STEADY
0
#15
Abbotsford
55
● STEADY
+1
How the Vibe Score Works
The Suburb Vibe Score (0–100) measures how much is happening in a suburb right now. It's calculated weekly from five signals:
- New openings — restaurants, cafes, bars, shops that opened recently
- Event density — gigs, markets, festivals, community events
- Search interest — how often people Google the suburb
- Social buzz — mentions across social media and review platforms
- Property movement — rental demand, new listings, price shifts
A score above 80 means something genuinely interesting is happening. Below 50 means it's a quiet week. Scores update every Sunday night.