Fishing & boating

Albert Park is an inner suburb located 3 km south of Melbourne's CBD.

13 km south-west of Melbourne's CBD, in the local government area of the City of Hobsons Bay, is the suburb of Altona, Victoria. 11,490 people were counted in Altona as of the 2021 census.

Aspendale is bordered by Port Phillip to the west, Mordialloc and Braeside to the north, Edithvale to the south, and Aspendale Gardens to the east.

Aspendale Gardens is located 27 km south-east of Melbourne's CBD.

Bonbeach is a beautiful beachside suburb in Melbourne about 31km south-east of the CBD.

Carrum is a beachside suburb located 33km south-east of Melbournes CBD.

Chelsea is a Melbourne bayside suburb with neighbouring suburbs that include Edithvale and Bonbeach. Chelsea is approximately 30km south-east of the CBD, between Mordialloc and Frankston.

Docklands became a part of the City of Melbourne municipality on 1 July 2007. The suburb's 200 hectares of land and water are on Victoria Harbour, west of the city centre. Its inclusion doubled the size of Melbourne’s central city and returned a significant area of waterfront to the city.

East Warburton is a town 67km east from Melbourne's central business district.

Frankston is an outer-suburb of Melbourne, located approximately 55 km south-east of the CBD, north of the Mornington Peninsula.

Geelong, home to the Geelong Football Club, the second oldest club in the AFL is located about 75km south-west from Melbournes CBD. It is the second largest Victorian city, with an estimated population of just over 192,000 as of June 2016.

Gilderoy is a small town on the Yarra Junction Noojee Road to the west of Powelltown. Its picturesque scenery comprises acreage properties and hills.

Gladysdale is a bounded rural locality on the Yarra Junction Noojee Road. It has a primary school, recreation facilities, and properties tend to be either small or large acreage.

Hampton is an affluent suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 14 kilometres south-east of Melbourne's central business district

McMahons Creek is on the Warburton–Woods Point Road bordering the Yarra Ranges National Park.

With the Yarra River, the Dee River, National Park, State Forest and Warburton Trail, Millgrove’s scenery and features are quite spectacular.

Mordialloc is a beachside suburb in Melbourne about 24km south-east of the CBD.

Mornington is a seaside town on the Mornington Peninsula, located 57 km south of Melbourne's CBD.

North Warrandyte is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 25 km north-east of Melbourne's Central Business District. Its local government area is the Shire of Nillumbik.

Port Melbourne is an inner suburb of Melbourne, Australia, 5 km south-west from the Melbourne central business district. It is split between the local government areas of Melbourne and Port Phillip.

Powelltown is a small but longstanding community which was established as part of the timber industry, and there is still a timber mill in the town.

Reefton is located near the Upper Yarra Reservoir Park, Yarra River, Armstrong Creek and Yarra Ranges National Park.

St Kilda West is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 5 km south of Melbourne's Central Business District. Its local government area is the City of Port Phillip.

Three Bridges is a small community on the Yarra Junction Noojee Road to the west of Powelltown.

Williamstown is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 9 km south-west of Melbourne's central business district in the local government area of the City of Hobsons Bay.

Life by the bay varies from peaceful seaside suburbs like Rosebud, to thriving and action-packed metropolis' like St Kilda.

Well established and coveted suburbs with strong demand, a history of sustainable property growth, good schools and transport links.

Looking for fresh air, open spaces and slower pace - a country lifestyle awaits!

We've listed some suburbs that have a great range of exciting things to do... You'll never be bored living here.

Suburbs that are great for raising a family, with excellent schooling options and all the conveniences a family could want within close proximity.

Here are some suburbs where there are some great spots for fishing or boating activities nearby (you may find some hidden gems):

Looking for a delicious location, a foodie hot spot? There are definitely some suburbs that stand out for their culinary scene.

We've hand-picked some suburbs where the locals are super friendly and everyone knows everyone (well nearly).

These suburbs have a flourishing sub-culture, associated with alternative music, arts, organic and artisanal foods and alternative lifestyles.

Looking for a vibrant inner-city lifestyle where every convenience is right at your doorstep. We've shortlisted some inner-city suburbs.