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Abbotsford is a suburb of Melbourne, Australia, 2 km east of Melbourne's Central Business District. Its local government area is the City of Yarra. At the 2016 census, Abbotsford had a population of 8,184.

Aberfeldie is located just 9km north-west of Melbourne.

Albert Park is an inner suburb located 3 km south of Melbourne's CBD.

Albion is a Melbourne suburb in Victoria, Australia, located 14 kilometres west of Melbourne's CBD and within the City of Brimbank local government area. At the 2021 census, Albion had a population of 4,334.

Alphington is a quiet and peaceful suburb which is 7km north-east of Melbourne’s Central Business District. Part of the suburb is located within the City of Darebin, and parts are in the City of Yarra council area.

13 km south-west of Melbourne's CBD, in the local government area of the City of Hobsons Bay, is the suburb of Altona, Victoria. 11,490 people were counted in Altona as of the 2021 census.

Ardeer is a small suburb of Melbourne located approximately 16km west of the Melbourne CBD.

Armstrong Creek is a suburb developing to the south west of the City of Geelong.

Ashburton is a suburb of Melbourne situated approximately 12kms. southeast of the Melbourne CBD.

Ashwood is located 14 km south-east from Melbourne's cCBD.

Aspendale is bordered by Port Phillip to the west, Mordialloc and Braeside to the north, Edithvale to the south, and Aspendale Gardens to the east.

Avondale Heights is a suburb 12 km north-west of the Melbourne CBD.

Balaclava is an inner city suburb of Melbourne about 7 km south from the CBD.

Balwyn is a suburb situated 10kms east of Melbourne's CBD.

Balwyn North is a suburb approximately 10kms east of the Melbourne CBD which was developed in the post second world war era.

Beaumaris is a beachside suburb about 20 km south-east of the Melbourne CBD.

Bellfield is a small area approximately 9km north-east of Melbourne's Central Business District that borders Ivanhoe with lots of tree-lined streets, parks and creeks.

Belmont is a large southern suburb of Geelong, Victoria. The name means "beautiful hill".

Benalla is an attractive and prosperous rural city just off the main Melbourne-Sydney Hume Freeway 212 km north-east of Melbourne. At the 2016 census, the population in Benalla was 9,298.

One of Victoria’s largest cities with a bustling modern heartbeat, while still holding ties to its illustrious history as a gold rush powerhouse.

Bentleigh is located 13 kilometres south east from the Melbourne CBD

Bentleigh East is a suburb 14kms south-east of the Melbourne CBD.

Berwick is a lovely suburb in the City of Casey approximately 37km south-east from Melbourne CBD via the Monash with a great mix of cafes, shops, parks and schools. Berwick has a strong reputation for well-built, beautiful homes. At the 2016 Census, Berwick had a population of 47,674.

Blackburn is a leafy suburb which is 17km east of Melbourne’s CBD.

Black Rock is a pretty seaside suburb approximately 18km from Melbournes CBD. Like many neighbouring suburbs, the residential development in Black Rock dates partly in the postwar period and due to active conservation movements for the protection of native plants beside roads and on heathlands, Black Rock boasts beautiful surrounds.

Bonbeach is a beautiful beachside suburb in Melbourne about 31km south-east of the CBD.

Boronia is 26kms east of the CBD and home to approximately 20,000 people.

Botanic Ridge is a suburb in Victoria, Australia, located approximately 50 kilometres southeast of Melbourne's central business district. The suburb is part of the City of Casey local government area.

Box Hill, a smallish suburb in Melbourne’s east, is fast developing into a mini-city. Within the City of Whitehorse local authority area, approximately 14 kilometres east of the city's CBD. 14,353 people were residing in Box Hill as of the 2021 census. Neighbouring suburbs include Mont Albert, Blackburn and Surrey Hills.

Box Hill South is a family friendly community just 14km east of Melbournes CBD with an exciting food culture and boasting great parkland, walking tracks and nothing is far away.

Braeside is located approximately 26km south-east of Melbournes CBD

Brighton is a prestigious, coastal suburb approximately 11km south-east of Melbourne's central business district.

Within the City of Hume local government area, Broadmeadows is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 15 kilometres north of the city's CBD. 12,524 people were living in Broadmeadows as of the 2021 census.

Ten kilometres west of Melbourne's CBD, in the local government areas of the Cities of Brimbank and Hobsons Bay, lies the Brooklyn neighbourhood of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Brooklyn is a largely industrial suburb with a small pocket of low-density residential housing in the south.

Bulleen is located 13 km north-east of Melbourne's CBD and is governed by the City of Manningham.

Burwood is conveniently located alongside Camberwell about 14km east of Melbournes CBD.

Cairnlea is a new estate located 17km north-west of the Melbourne CBD.

Calder Park is a suburb wedged between Calder Fwy and the Bendigo railway line about 22km north-west of Melbournes CBD.

Just 10kms east of the city lies Camberwell, a green and prestigious suburb with period houses, impressive schools and lively shopping strip.

Capel Sound (formerly Rosebud West) is a suburb located on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria, Australia. Its local government area is the Shire of Mornington Peninsula.

Carrum Downs is a beachside suburb located 36km south-east of the Melbourne CBD.

Caulfield, roughly 11kms south-east of Melbournes CBD, is an enormous suburb, often broken down into North Caulfield and South Caulfield.

Caulfield East is approximately 10kms south-east of Melbournes CBD, is the eastern part of the enormous suburb of Caulfield.

Caulfield South, roughly 10kms south-east of Melbournes CBD, is the southern part of the enormous suburb of Caulfield.

Within the City of Kingston local authority area, Chelsea Heights is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 30 kilometres south-east of the city's CBD. 5,393 people were residing in Chelsea Heights as of the 2021 census.

Cheltenham is a well-established suburb located in the City of Kingston, about 18 kilometers southeast of Melbourne's Central Business District. It offers a blend of residential, commercial, and recreational amenities, making it a desirable location for families, young professionals, and retirees.

Cheltenham in the City of Bayside is a charming suburb known for its leafy streets, proximity to the beach, and a strong sense of community. It is located approximately 19 kilometers south of Melbourne's CBD, offering a serene suburban lifestyle with easy access to urban amenities.

Clayton South is a vibrant and multicultural community approximately 21km south-east of the city

Clifton Hill is a leafy inner north-eastern suburb just 4kms from the Melbourne CBD.

Coburg, Victoria, postcode 3058, is an established inner-city suburb situated approximately 8 km north of Melbourne's CBD. Known for its rich history and cultural diversity, Coburg offers a vibrant lifestyle that appeals to singles, couples, professionals, families, and retirees alike.

Welcome to Coburg North, a vibrant suburb situated just 10 kilometers north of Melbourne's bustling CBD. Nestled between Coburg and Fawkner, Coburg North offers a blend of residential charm and convenient amenities, making it an ideal location for families, professionals, and investors alike.

Collingwood is located 3km north of the CBD and is one of Melbourne’s oldest suburbs.

Craigieburn is a satellite suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, approximately 25 kilometres north of the city's central business district. The City of Hume is its local government area.

Cranbourne is located about 43km South-East of Melbourne's CBD.

Cranbourne East is located 45km south-east of Melbournes CBD.

Cranbourne North is a Melbourne suburb located 39 kilometres south-east of the city's central business area. The City of Casey is its local government area.

Cranbourne South is a rural suburb 49 km south-east of Melbourne's CBD.

Cranbourne West is located 40 km south-east of Melbourne's CBD.

Nestled between Ringwood and Mooroolbark in the city’s outer-east, with a population of just over 26,000, Croydon is a relaxed area away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Deer Park is located about 17 km west of Melbourne's CBD.

Devon Meadows is a small town 50km southeast of Melbournes CBD. The town hosts a primary school, a CFA fire station, general store, tennis club and a community hall. The town also has a football and cricket team, both known as the Panthers.

Docklands became a part of the City of Melbourne municipality on 1 July 2007. The suburb's 200 hectares of land and water are on Victoria Harbour, west of the city centre. Its inclusion doubled the size of Melbourne’s central city and returned a significant area of waterfront to the city.

Doncaster is located 14 km north-east of Melbourne's CBD

Doncaster East is located 22 km north-east of Melbourne's CBD.

Donvale is a suburb just off the Eastern Freeway wedged between Doncaster East, Park Orchards, Ringwood North and Mitcham & just 19km from Melbournes CBD.

Doveton is located about 31km south-east of Melbourne's CBD.

Drouin is a town in the West Gippsland region, Shire of Baw Baw.

East Melbourne is an inner suburb of Melbourne, Australia, 2km east of Melbourne's Central Business District. Its local government area is the City of Melbourne.

In the City of Knox local authority area, Ferntree Gully is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, near the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges, 30 kilometres southeast of Melbourne's Central Business District. In Ferntree Gully, there were 27,398 people according to the 2021 census. Neighbouring suburbs include Upper Ferntree Gully, Wantirna South and Upwey.

The suburb of Flemington has been a part of the Melbourne landscape since 1839, and continues to play a prominent role today, particularly for those home buyers who value convenient access to a wide range of services and amenities.

Forest Hill is a suburb 18km east of Melbournes CBD. It’s location is ideal for families, with a number of great schools in the area, fantastic parks and picnic areas, an array of local cafes and Forest Hill Chase Shopping Centre.

Frankston is an outer-suburb of Melbourne, located approximately 55 km south-east of the CBD, north of the Mornington Peninsula.

Frankston North is located 38km south-east of Melbourne's CBD.

Gardenvale is a small suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 10km south-east of Melbourne's central business district. Its local government area is the City of Glen Eira.

Gladstone Park is located approximately 15km north-west of Melbournes CBD.

As the name indicates, Golden Square played a pivotal part in Bendigo’s gold rush history. Today, it stands as charming family-friendly suburb, with scenic streets lined with a mix of classic and ultra-modern residences.

Greensborough is a leafy suburb approximately 19km northeast of Melbourne's CBD

Hallam is located 34km south-east of the Melbourne CBD

Hallam is located 34km south-east of the Melbourne CBD

Hampton Park is located 36km south-east of the Melbourne CBD.

Hampton Park is located 36km south-east of the Melbourne CBD.

Harkaway is located 40km south-east of Melbourne's CBD

Located in the beautiful Yarra Valley, around 52 Km North East of Melbourne CBD.

Heathmont is a suburb in the municipality of Maroondah, approximately 25km to the east of the Melbourne CBD.

Heidelberg Heights is located just 13km north-east of the Melbourne CBD.

Hillside is a residential suburb located approximately 23km north- west of the Melbourne CBD

Hoddles Creek is a picturesque rural community with small and large acreage properties including vineyards, orchards, pastures for grazing and bush areas.

Ivanhoe is located just 10km north-east of Melbourne's CBD.

Junction Village sits 45km south-east of Melbournes CBD in the middle of Cranbourne.

Keysborough is a relatively new, residential suburb located about 27km south- east of Melbourne's CBD with a spacious, green setting and access to a plethora of good schools and facilities.

Lower Plenty is located just 16km north-east of Melbourne's CBD.

Lynbrook is located 36km south-east of the Melbourne CBD.

Maidstone is a leafy suburb 8km north-west of Melbourne's CBD, the suburb predominantly consists of residential areas.

Melbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populated city in Australia.

Mentone is located approximately 21km south-east of Melbourne's CBD

Middle Park is an inner suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 4 km south of Melbourne's Central Business District. Its local government area is the City of Port Phillip.

With the Yarra River, the Dee River, National Park, State Forest and Warburton Trail, Millgrove’s scenery and features are quite spectacular.

Located 13km east of Melbournes CBD, Mont Albert North is a perfect location for families with everything at your fingertips.

Moonee Ponds is an inner city suburb 7 km north-west of the Melbourne CBD

Mordialloc is a beachside suburb in Melbourne about 24km south-east of the CBD.

Narre Warren is a fast-growing, family-focused area about 40kms south-east of the city. It’s multicultural, with many sporting facilities, parks with good bike/ walking paths and, for the shoppers, there is Fountain Gate shopping centre. It’s also well positioned for access to both the Dandenong Ranges and Frankston’s beaches.

Narre Warren East is a small town, 38km south-east of Melbournes CBD.

Narre Warren North is the original site of the township of Narre Warren.

Narre Warren South is one of the fastest growing suburbs in Victoria.

Northcote is an inner suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 7km north-east of Melbourne's Central Business District. It is part of the local government area of the City of Darebin.

North Melbourne is an inner suburb of Melbourne, Australia, 2 km north-west of Melbourne's Central Business District. Its local government area is the City of Melbourne.

Norwood is one of Adelaide's most desirable suburbs. Located on the eastern fringe of the CBD, the suburb offers a fun and diverse lifestyle.

Nunawading is a suburb 18km east of Melbournes CBD. While the suburb is largely residential, there is a huge strip of retailers on Whitehorse road including Home HQ featuring furniture and electrical stores, such as The Good Guys, Fantastic Furniture, Harvey Norman, JB HIFI and Bunnings. There are also a number of gyms and health clubs, Brandsmart outlet shopping centre and the Whitehorse Council offices. Also close by to both Doncaster Shopping Town and Eastland for the more serious shoppers!

Nunawading is a suburb 18km east of Melbournes CBD. While the suburb is largely residential, there is a huge strip of retailers on Whitehorse road including Home HQ featuring furniture and electrical stores, such as The Good Guys, Fantastic Furniture, Harvey Norman, JB HIFI and Bunnings. There are also a number of gyms and health clubs, Brandsmart outlet shopping centre and the Whitehorse Council offices. Also close by to both Doncaster Shopping Town and Eastland for the more serious shoppers!

Parkville is an inner-city suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 3km north of Melbourne's Central Business District. Its local government areas are the Cities of Melbourne and Moreland.

Point Cook is located in the western suburbs of Melbourne, home to the RAAF Base and RAAF museum, Point Cook is the birthplace of the Royal Australian Air Force.

Preston is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 9 km north from the Melbourne central business district. Its local government area is the City of Darebin. At the 2016 Census, Preston had a population of 32,851.

Reservoir is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 12 km north of Melbourne's Central Business District. Its local government area is the City of Darebin and at the 2016 Census, Reservoir had a population of 50,474. It is the largest suburb in Melbourne by land area.

Ringwood is located 23km east of Melbourne's CBD

Located 25km east of Melbournes CBD, Ringwood East is a suburb that comprises mainly suburban residential family homes and blocks of units.

Located 25km east of Melbournes CBD, Ringwood North is a surprisingly hilly suburb that comprises mainly suburban residential family homes and blocks of units.

Leafy, green Rosanna is located 12 north-east of the Melbourne CBD on the Fringe of the Yarra Valley Green Belt.

Originally known as Banksia Point, Rosebud began life as a fishing community in the early 1850s. Rosebud is now a large beach-side centre fronting Port Phillip on the Mornington Peninsula, located between Rye and Dromana.

Rostrevor is a suburb about 10kms north-east of Adelaides CBD.

Seville is located on the Warburton Highway, and in recent years has seen an expansion of its shopping centre and a redevelopment of its recreation reserve which includes a popular water park.

Seville East is located between Seville and Woori Yallock, both of which have primary schools and preschools.

Southbank is an inner urban neighbourhood of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1 km south of the Melbourne central business district. Its local government area are the cities of Melbourne and Port Phillip. Southbank is bordered to the north by the Yarra River, and to the east by St Kilda Road.

South Melbourne is an inner suburb of Melbourne, Australia, 2 km south of Melbourne's Central Business District (CBD). It is in the local government area of the City of Port Phillip.

Springvale is a suburb of Melbourne, located 22 kilometres southeast of the Melbourne CBD and 8 kilometres from Dandenong.

Stepney is a compact suburb of Adelaide. The area is made up of a mix of smaller houses and units on small blocks of land and light industry.

St Kilda West is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 5 km south of Melbourne's Central Business District. Its local government area is the City of Port Phillip.

Templestowe is located 16 km north-east of Melbourne's CBD.

Located 20km east of Melbournes CBD, Vermont South is a perfect location for families as the suburb falls into two secondary college zones, Vermont Secondary and Highvale Secondary - both well reputed colleges in the eastern suburbs.

Warburton is a suburb of Melbourne, 72 km east of the CBD, located within the Shire of Yarra Ranges.

Warrandyte is 24km north-east of the Melbourne CBD and is located within the City of Manningham.

Warrandyte South is 25km north-east of the Melbourne CBD, located within the City of Manningham.

Welcome to Watsonia, a quiet and family-friendly suburb located in Melbourne's north-eastern suburbs. With a population of just over 6,000 people, Watsonia is a small and close-knit community with plenty to offer those looking for a peaceful place to call home.

Located just 16 kilometers north-east of Melbourne's bustling CBD, Watsonia North is a picturesque suburb that offers residents a peaceful and relaxed lifestyle while still being close to all the amenities that the city has to offer.

Wattle Park is an affluent suburb of Adelaide. Located close to the CBD, with a stunning backdrop of the Adelaide Hills.

Werribee is located 32 km south-west of Melbourne's CBD.

Wesburn, located between Yarra Junction and Warburton, is a combination of residential properties mainly along Warburton Highway and streets off that, and acreage properties beyond.

Wheelers Hill is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 23 km south-east of Melbourne's CBD

Williamstown is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 9 km south-west of Melbourne's central business district in the local government area of the City of Hobsons Bay.

Wonga Park is a locality within Greater Melbourne, beyond the Melbourne Metropolitan Urban Growth Boundary area, 29 km north-east of the Melbourne CBD

Woori Yallock is located 56 km east of the Melbourne CBD.

Home to some of the country’s most well-known wineries, Yarra Glen is situated 40km north-east of Melbourne’s CBD in the stunning Yarra Valley.

Yarra Junction, named so as it sits at the junction of the Yarra and Little Yarra Rivers, is a town in Victoria, approximately 55 km east from Melbourne's CBD.

Life by the bay varies from peaceful seaside suburbs like Rosebud, to thriving and action-packed metropolis' like St Kilda.

Well established and coveted suburbs with strong demand, a history of sustainable property growth, good schools and transport links.

Looking for fresh air, open spaces and slower pace - a country lifestyle awaits!

We've listed some suburbs that have a great range of exciting things to do... You'll never be bored living here.

Suburbs that are great for raising a family, with excellent schooling options and all the conveniences a family could want within close proximity.

Here are some suburbs where there are some great spots for fishing or boating activities nearby (you may find some hidden gems):

Looking for a delicious location, a foodie hot spot? There are definitely some suburbs that stand out for their culinary scene.

We've hand-picked some suburbs where the locals are super friendly and everyone knows everyone (well nearly).

These suburbs have a flourishing sub-culture, associated with alternative music, arts, organic and artisanal foods and alternative lifestyles.

Looking for a vibrant inner-city lifestyle where every convenience is right at your doorstep. We've shortlisted some inner-city suburbs.