We have some great post graduates making their way into the world. Striving with confidence, enthusiasm and motivation, what are the most popular suburbs for these young processionals? We have summarised five very popular suburbs. The Melbourne CBD provides these young professionals with great work opportunities and an active lifestyle.
Here are a list of the most popular suburbs in Melbourne
Richmond
Likely to be the most connective suburb in Melbourne, it has five train stations and six tram routes within walking distance. Home to a vibrant nightlife along Victoria Street, the suburb caters for a wide multicultural population. Bars, pubs, night clubs and restaurants, Richmond residents a spoiled for choice.
Richmond also has the famous Melbourne Cricket Ground. It provides entertainment from Australian Rules Football, to musical concerts and other worldwide sporting events. The suburb has some amazing Apartment living standards, while it has a diverse selection of Victorian terrace homes, converted warehouses and modern architectural Townhouses.
There is no argument from us. Richmond is a great suburb to live and or invest. With a radius of only 6 kms to the Melbourne CBD, its very easy to commute to the city too.
Yarraville
Another on the list of most popular suburbs is Yarraville. It has become a standout in recent years. Being close to both the Melbourne CBD and coastline, its diverse cultural has become a great feature. Yarraville’s property market has increased consistently over the years with young professionals seeking spacious properties in close proximity to boutique shops and restaurants encompassing a variety of cuisines. Yarraville was formerly a working-class suburb, however in recent years Yarraville has experienced rapid gentrification. It is now seen to be a trendy pocked of the west.
Yarraville Village offers residents vibrant cafes, bars, restaurants and cultural activities that define the pristine pocket of Melbourne’s inner west.
Based 6 kms from the Melbourne CBD, some may call it the ‘King of the West’.
Fitzroy
Fitzroy is home to food! It is home to many cafés, restaurants, health bars and quirky shops. It has an abundance of choice, contributed by the many outdoor shopping precincts including Smith Street, Nicholson Street and Johnson Street to name a few. This northern inner suburb is only a 3 km distance from the Melbourne CBD. Populated with vegetarians and vegans, Fitzroy has places such as Veggie Bar, Smith & Daughters, Transformer Fitzroy and Trippy Taco. Fitzroy is unlike no other!
Fitzroy is one of the oldest suburbs of the Melbourne district. It’s also one of Melbourne’s most extensive terrace housing markets around. It now has a great mix of converted industrial and commercial buildings, modern apartments and public housing too.
Fitzroy is particularly known throughout for its street art, music scene and culture of bohemianism. There are many young creative minds celebrating life.
South Yarra
South Yarra is undoubtedly one of the most popular suburbs. It is known to be one of the most livable suburbs in Melbourne. Situated 5 kms from the Melbourne CBD, South Yarra is the place to be. Young professionals love the active lifestyle and shopping precincts. One of Melbourne’s most affluent suburbs, South Yarra is a bustling, upscale suburb with art deco apartments facing the Yarra.
South Yarra is loved for its high-end lifestyle, including cocktail lounges, art galleries, bistros and cafes. Young professionals treasure the shopping life. It has places like Prahran Market, Jam Factory and many outdoor shopping malls lined up on Chapel Street and Toorak Road.
Carlton
Carlton is the youngest demographic in Melbourne. With its diverse living from houses and apartments to student accommodation, the young professional can’t get enough of this suburb.
Without a doubt Lygon Street, is home to ‘Little Italy’, Carlton’s central entertainment hub. Filled with cafes, restaurants, ice-cream parlours, bars and many more. Carlton residents are also very lucky to appreciate places such as the Carlton Gardens, Melbourne Museum (incl IMAX cinematic), the Exhibition Centre and some excellent running/walking tracks.
Carlton is also very well positioned close to higher educations facilities including Melbourne University. Many graduates live in Carlton through their studies and continue to live it up for many years after school too.
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June 2018
