Best Suburbs for CBD Commuters in Melbourne

Public transport frequency is the single biggest factor in commute quality. Using real PTV timetable data, we've ranked Melbourne suburbs by the frequency of their best public transport service to the CBD.

Ranked by Peak Service Frequency

1

Abbotsford

Every 2 min

Peak frequency

Bus

Best service

18

Cafés nearby
2

Albert Park

Every 2 min

Peak frequency

Bus

Best service

4

Cafés nearby
3

Armadale

Every 2 min

Peak frequency

Bus

Best service

4

Cafés nearby
4

Balwyn

Every 2 min

Peak frequency

Bus

Best service

2

Cafés nearby
5

Brunswick

Every 2 min

Peak frequency

Bus

Best service

38

Cafés nearby
6

Camberwell

Every 2 min

Peak frequency

Bus

Best service

3

Cafés nearby
7

Carlton

Every 2 min

Peak frequency

Bus

Best service

65

Cafés nearby
8

Carnegie

Every 2 min

Peak frequency

Bus

Best service

10

Cafés nearby
9

Caulfield

Every 2 min

Peak frequency

Bus

Best service

6

Cafés nearby
10

Coburg

Every 2 min

Peak frequency

Bus

Best service

26

Cafés nearby
📊 Methodology: Frequency is based on the best peak-hour headway (lowest wait time) for any tram, train, or metro stop within 1.5 km of the suburb centre. Data from PTV timetables.

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