Where you live shapes your whole year here. Here is the honest local rundown on the suburbs newcomers pick most.
Melbourne
High rise living right on the river, five minutes from the city and packed with students.
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Old terrace houses, Lygon Street pasta and Melbourne Uni right on your doorstep.
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Street art, vintage shops and the best coffee in the country, arguably.
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Monash country. Affordable rent, huge international community and food from everywhere.
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Green, spacious and built around La Trobe and RMIT Bundoora campuses.
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The most delicious multicultural pocket in Melbourne, and still good value.
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Leafy, quiet and literally next door to the University of Melbourne.
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Live in the middle of everything, walk to class and never touch a timetable.
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