Best Melbourne suburbs for commuters

Suburbs with fast, frequent public transport and a short trip to the CBD, without giving up liveability. Tune the balance below.

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    Top matches in Melbourne

    from 342 suburbs
    1. 1

      East Melbourne

      VIC 3002 · 4,896 residents

      Strong on: Close to the city, Public transport

      $1.85M median house 73/100 safety very walkable97/100 transport8 min to CBD
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      93
      match
    2. 2

      Richmond

      VIC 3121 · 28,587 residents

      Strong on: Public transport, Walkability

      $1.31M median house 66/100 safety very walkable98/100 transport31% above-peer schools13 min to CBD
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      92
      match
    3. 3

      Melbourne

      VIC 3000 · 54,941 residents

      Strong on: Close to the city, Walkability · weaker on: Safety

      60/100 safety very walkable97/100 transport17% above-peer schools8 min to CBD
      B
      90
      match
    4. 4

      Malvern

      VIC 3144 · 9,929 residents

      Strong on: Public transport, Walkability

      $2.6M median house 74/100 safety very walkable98/100 transport50% above-peer schools21 min to CBD
      A+
      90
      match
    5. 5

      Fitzroy North

      VIC 3068 · 12,781 residents

      Strong on: Close to the city, Walkability

      $1.57M median house 71/100 safety very walkable96/100 transport12% above-peer schools13 min to CBD
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      90
      match
    6. 6

      North Melbourne

      VIC 3051 · 14,953 residents

      Strong on: Walkability, Close to the city · weaker on: Safety

      $1.18M median house 58/100 safety very walkable97/100 transport11% above-peer schools9 min to CBD
      B
      89
      match
    7. 7

      Hawthorn East

      VIC 3123 · 14,834 residents

      Strong on: Public transport, Walkability

      $1.89M median house 72/100 safety very walkable97/100 transport50% above-peer schools20 min to CBD
      A+
      89
      match
    8. 8

      Armadale

      VIC 3143 · 9,368 residents

      Strong on: Walkability, Public transport

      $2.1M median house 73/100 safety very walkable96/100 transport40% above-peer schools19 min to CBD
      A+
      89
      match
    9. 9

      South Melbourne

      VIC 3205 · 11,548 residents

      Strong on: Close to the city, Public transport · weaker on: Safety

      $1.65M median house 65/100 safety very walkable97/100 transport0% above-peer schools10 min to CBD
      B
      89
      match
    10. 10

      South Yarra

      VIC 3141 · 25,028 residents

      Strong on: Public transport, Close to the city · weaker on: Safety

      $1.94M median house 64/100 safety very walkable97/100 transport38% above-peer schools13 min to CBD
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      88
      match
    11. 11

      Brunswick

      VIC 3056 · 24,896 residents

      Strong on: Walkability, Public transport

      $1.2M median house 68/100 safety very walkable96/100 transport0% above-peer schools15 min to CBD
      B
      88
      match
    12. 12

      Windsor

      VIC 3181 · 7,273 residents

      Strong on: Walkability, Public transport

      $1.35M median house 66/100 safety very walkable97/100 transport0% above-peer schools15 min to CBD
      B
      88
      match
    13. 13

      Parkville

      VIC 3052 · 7,074 residents

      Strong on: Close to the city, Public transport

      $1.75M median house 72/100 safety very walkable97/100 transport11% above-peer schools11 min to CBD
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      88
      match
    14. 14

      Moonee Ponds

      VIC 3039 · 16,224 residents

      Strong on: Walkability, Public transport

      $1.35M median house 73/100 safety very walkable96/100 transport0% above-peer schools19 min to CBD
      A
      88
      match
    15. 15

      Northcote

      VIC 3070 · 25,276 residents

      Strong on: Walkability, Public transport

      $1.6M median house 69/100 safety very walkable96/100 transport0% above-peer schools17 min to CBD
      B
      88
      match
    16. 16

      Essendon

      VIC 3040 · 21,240 residents

      Strong on: Walkability, Public transport

      $1.6M median house 76/100 safety very walkable96/100 transport14% above-peer schools20 min to CBD
      A
      87
      match
    17. 17

      Hawthorn

      VIC 3122 · 22,322 residents

      Strong on: Public transport, Walkability

      $2.1M median house 66/100 safety very walkable98/100 transport18% above-peer schools18 min to CBD
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      87
      match
    18. 18

      Ripponlea

      VIC 3185 · 1,532 residents

      Strong on: Public transport, Walkability

      72/100 safety very walkable96/100 transport18 min to CBD
      A+
      87
      match
    19. 19

      Docklands

      VIC 3008 · 15,495 residents

      Strong on: Close to the city, Public transport · weaker on: Safety

      $1.43M median house 55/100 safety very walkable97/100 transport0% above-peer schools9 min to CBD
      B
      86
      match
    20. 20

      Cremorne

      VIC 3121 · 2,158 residents

      Strong on: Public transport, Close to the city · weaker on: Safety

      59/100 safety very walkable98/100 transport13 min to CBD
      A
      86
      match

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