Inner suburbs Victoria
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 58 inner suburbs in Victoria, home to 713,004 residents combined. On average these suburbs carry low bushfire risk, high crime risk, and elevated flood risk. Compare the top-rated, most populated, and fastest-growing inner suburbs below.
6,838 sales, Oct 2024 – Oct 2026
Most Populated
Melbourne
VIC 3000 · 54,941 residents
Richmond
VIC 3121 · 28,587 residents
Coburg
VIC 3058 · 26,574 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
Southbank
VIC 3006 · 22,631 residents
Hawthorn
VIC 3122 · 22,322 residents
St Kilda
VIC 3182 · 19,490 residents
Top-Rated
Seddon
VIC 3011 · 5,143 residents
East Melbourne
VIC 3002 · 4,896 residents
Malvern
VIC 3144 · 9,929 residents
Hawthorn East
VIC 3123 · 14,834 residents
Carlton North
VIC 3054 · 6,177 residents
Kingsville
VIC 3012 · 3,920 residents
Armadale
VIC 3143 · 9,368 residents
Ripponlea
VIC 3185 · 1,532 residents
Middle Park
VIC 3206 · 4,000 residents
Albert Park
VIC 3206 · 6,044 residents
Fastest Growing
West Melbourne
VIC 3003 · 8,025 residents
Docklands
VIC 3008 · 15,495 residents
Southbank
VIC 3006 · 22,631 residents
Melbourne
VIC 3000 · 54,941 residents
Brunswick East
VIC 3057 · 13,279 residents
Moonee Ponds
VIC 3039 · 16,224 residents
Alphington
VIC 3078 · 5,702 residents
Abbotsford
VIC 3067 · 9,088 residents
Port Melbourne
VIC 3207 · 17,633 residents
Spotswood
VIC 3015 · 2,820 residents
Common questions about Inner suburbs in VIC
How many inner suburbs are there in Victoria?
There are 58 suburbs tagged inner in Victoria on SuburbScan home to a combined 713,004 residents.
What are the largest inner suburbs in Victoria?
The most populated inner suburbs in Victoria are Melbourne, Richmond, and Coburg.
Which inner suburbs in Victoria are growing fastest?
By population change between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, the fastest-growing inner suburbs in Victoria are West Melbourne, Docklands, and Southbank.