Inner suburbs
Inner-ring suburbs typically within 5–10 km of the state capital CBD. Mix of high-density apartments and converted older stock, strong public transport, and the highest walkability scores in the country. SuburbScan tracks 528 inner suburbs across Australia, home to 3,096,086 residents combined, with the largest concentration in South Australia (155 suburbs). On average these suburbs carry low bushfire risk, elevated crime risk, and moderate flood risk. Compare the top-rated, most populated, and fastest-growing inner suburbs below.
35,195 sales, Oct 2024 – Oct 2026
Most Populated
Melbourne
VIC 3000 · 54,941 residents
Randwick
NSW 2031 · 28,943 residents
Richmond
VIC 3121 · 28,587 residents
Mosman
NSW 2088 · 28,329 residents
Coburg
VIC 3058 · 26,574 residents
Marrickville
NSW 2204 · 26,570 residents
Northcote
VIC 3070 · 25,276 residents
South Yarra
VIC 3141 · 25,028 residents
Brunswick
VIC 3056 · 24,896 residents
Kew
VIC 3101 · 24,499 residents
Top-Rated
The Rocks
NSW 2000 · 629 residents
Rose Park
SA 5067 · 1,375 residents
Coolbinia
WA 6050 · 1,751 residents
Battery Point
TAS 7004 · 2,096 residents
Forrest
ACT 2603 · 1,827 residents
Red Hill
QLD 4059 · 5,834 residents
Darwin City
NT 0800 · 7,149 residents
City
ACT 2601 · 4,835 residents
Glebe
TAS 7000 · 570 residents
West Leederville
WA 6007 · 4,340 residents
Fastest Growing
Lawson
ACT 2617 · 2,739 residents
Newstead
QLD 4006 · 7,496 residents
South Brisbane
QLD 4101 · 14,292 residents
Bowden
SA 5007 · 1,808 residents
West End
QLD 4101 · 14,730 residents
Woolloongabba
QLD 4102 · 8,687 residents
Dickson
ACT 2602 · 3,292 residents
Bowen Hills
QLD 4006 · 4,898 residents
Albion
QLD 4010 · 3,446 residents
Kingston
ACT 2604 · 6,579 residents
Common questions about Inner suburbs
How many inner suburbs are there in Australia?
There are 528 suburbs tagged inner in Australia on SuburbScan home to a combined 3,096,086 residents.
What are the largest inner suburbs in Australia?
The most populated inner suburbs in Australia are Melbourne, Randwick, and Richmond.
Which inner suburbs in Australia are growing fastest?
By population change between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, the fastest-growing inner suburbs in Australia are Lawson, Newstead, and South Brisbane.
Which state has the most inner suburbs?
The states with the most inner suburbs on SuburbScan are SA (155), NSW (114), and QLD (69).