Nightlife suburbs
SuburbScan tracks 71 nightlife suburbs across Australia, home to 624,187 residents combined, with the largest concentration in New South Wales (31 suburbs). On average these suburbs carry low bushfire risk, high crime risk, and moderate flood risk. Compare the top-rated, most populated, and fastest-growing nightlife suburbs below.
5,219 sales, Oct 2024 – Oct 2026
Most Populated
Parramatta
NSW 2150 · 30,211 residents
Richmond
VIC 3121 · 28,587 residents
Marrickville
NSW 2204 · 26,570 residents
Surfers Paradise
QLD 4217 · 26,412 residents
Northcote
VIC 3070 · 25,276 residents
South Yarra
VIC 3141 · 25,028 residents
Brunswick
VIC 3056 · 24,896 residents
St Kilda
VIC 3182 · 19,490 residents
Thornbury
VIC 3071 · 19,005 residents
Cronulla
NSW 2230 · 17,899 residents
Top-Rated
The Rocks
NSW 2000 · 629 residents
Darwin City
NT 0800 · 7,149 residents
Glebe
TAS 7000 · 570 residents
North Hobart
TAS 7000 · 2,600 residents
Enmore
NSW 2042 · 3,871 residents
Subiaco
WA 6008 · 9,940 residents
West Perth
WA 6005 · 6,102 residents
Erskineville
NSW 2043 · 9,657 residents
Northbridge
WA 6003 · 1,420 residents
Launceston
TAS 7250 · 3,110 residents
Fastest Growing
South Brisbane
QLD 4101 · 14,292 residents
Wickham
NSW 2293 · 1,637 residents
Docklands
VIC 3008 · 15,495 residents
Newcastle
NSW 2300 · 3,852 residents
Fortitude Valley
QLD 4006 · 9,708 residents
Brisbane City
QLD 4000 · 12,587 residents
Cairns City
QLD 4870 · 3,616 residents
Erskineville
NSW 2043 · 9,657 residents
Kent Town
SA 5067 · 1,443 residents
Parramatta
NSW 2150 · 30,211 residents
Common questions about Nightlife suburbs
How many nightlife suburbs are there in Australia?
There are 71 suburbs tagged nightlife in Australia on SuburbScan home to a combined 624,187 residents.
What are the largest nightlife suburbs in Australia?
The most populated nightlife suburbs in Australia are Parramatta, Richmond, and Marrickville.
Which nightlife suburbs in Australia are growing fastest?
By population change between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, the fastest-growing nightlife suburbs in Australia are South Brisbane, Wickham, and Docklands.
Which state has the most nightlife suburbs?
The states with the most nightlife suburbs on SuburbScan are NSW (31), VIC (16), and QLD (11).