Urban's Top 5 for October - Most Viewed Local Government Areas
Following on from Urban.com.au's Top 5 Most Viewed Architects and Suburbs over the last two days, today we take a look at the Top 5 Most Viewed Local Government Area's (LGA).
Not surprisingly, looking at it in a Victorian context, the City of Melbourne takes out top spot, reflecting its status as one of the most desirable municipalities to reside within.
The inner-city LGA's are proving the most popular with their access to employment, education, retail and dining, and well served by public transport.
1. City of Melbourne
- Mayor: Cr Sally Capp
- Population: 135,959 (2016 census)
- Area: 36.2 sq km
- Number of projects in database: 247
2. City of Yarra
- Mayor: Cr Daniel Nguyen
- Population: 86,657 (2016 census)
- Area: 20 sq km
- Number of projects in database: 163
3. City of Port Phillip
- Mayor: Cr Bernadene Voss
- Population: 100,863 (2016 census)
- Area: 20.62 sq km
- Number of projects in database: 110
4. Moreland City Council
- Mayor: Cr John Kavanagh
- Population: 162,558 (2016 census)
- Area: 51 sq km
- Number of projects in database: 107
5. City of Stonnington
- Mayor: Cr Steve Stefanopoulos
- Population: 103,832 (2016 census)
- Area: 25.62 sq km
- Number of projects in database: 146
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As evidenced in the embedded maps, each of the five LGA's also have a strong development pipeline, which isn't necessarily reflected in their positions. Taking this into account the Top 5 would be:
- City of Melbourne
- City of Yarra
- City of Stonnington
- City of Port Phillip
- Moreland City Council
Look out for the final piece in the series this Friday - Top 5 Most Viewed developers.