Urban living

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.

Close to the city, Airport West is located 11 km north-west of Melbourne and approximately a 20 minute drive to the CBD

Albanvale is a suburb of Melbourne close to the Tullamarine Airport and about 19kms from the Melbourne CBD.

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

The settlement of Ascot Vale has an interesting history, with its origins going back to the establishment of the ‘Temperance Township Estate’ bounded by Union, Maribyrnong and Epsom Roads. Properties in this area once had a caveat on their title that forbade the serving of alcohol!

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

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

Brunswick is an inner-city suburb just 4 kilometres north of Melbourne City known for its bohemian culture and strong arts and live music scenes.

Brunswick West is located 6 km north from Melbourne's CBD

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

Coburg North is located 10 km north of Melbourne's CBD.

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.

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.

Epping is located about 20 km north of Melbourne's CBD

Fitzroy was Melbourne's first suburb, created in 1839 when the area between Melbourne and Alexandra Parade (originally named Newtown) was subdivided into vacant lots and offered for sale.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

On the fringes of Ballarat Central, Sebastopol relishes in its goldfields and European history and now serves as a peaceful haven for just over 10,000 residents.

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.

South Wharf is an inner suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 2 km south-west of Melbourne's Central Business District. Its local government areas are the Cities of Melbourne and Port Phillip.

With its prime location and plethora of new apartment buildings, West Melbourne is a very popular choice for singles (of any age) as well as older couples.

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.