Want to know which Melbourne suburbs are ranked most affordable and livable?
These suburbs were ranked by People’s Choice based on factors such as:
- a median house price below an average couple’s after-tax combined income of $2,312 per week – roughly $750,000;
- low crime rates and low unemployment;
- accessibility to CBD;
- public transport coverage;
- drive-ability;
- number of schools;
- and economic prospects.
MELBOURNE’S NORTH
| Suburb | Median House Price | Ranking |
| Watsonia North | $700,000 | #1 |
| Yallambie | $700,000 | #2 |
| Gowanbrae | $703,500 | #3 |
| Wattle Glen | $702,500 | #4 |
| Kalkallo | $510,000 | #7 |
Next up: Dallas, Lalor, Diamond Creek, Meadow Heights, Gladstone Park
MELBOURNE’S WEST
| Suburb | Median House Price | Ranking |
| Burnside | $590,000 | #5 |
| Burnside Heights | $569,500 | #8 |
| Delahey | $522,500 | #9 |
| Seabrook | $622,500 | #11 |
| Altona Meadows | $617,500 | #15 |
Next up: Caroline Springs, Taylors Hill, Albanvale, Sydenham, Kings Park
MELBOURNE’S EAST
| Suburb | Median House Price | Ranking |
| Mt Dandenong | $602,500 | #7 |
| Croydon South | $672,500 | #14 |
| Kilsyth South | $737,000 | #17 |
| Monbulk | $575,000 | #24 |
| Tecoma | $670,000 | #27 |
Next up: Upwey, Montrose, Ringwood East, Mooroolbark, Endeavour Hills
MELBOURNE’S SOUTHEAST
| Suburb | Median House Price | Ranking |
| Noble Park North | $615,000 | #10 |
| Dingley Village | $750,000 | #12 |
| Chelsea Heights | $748,600 | #16 |
| Springvale South | $645,000 | #32 |
| Hampton Park | $500,000 | #46 |
Next up: Dandenong North, Narre Warren South, Clayton South, Chelsea, Langwarrin
See article referenced here.