# CBD West (Spencer Street), Melbourne transit and commute

> Southern Cross (Metro Trains, V/Line regional, future Suburban Rail Loop).

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- Transit: Southern Cross (Metro Trains, V/Line regional, future Suburban Rail Loop).
- Commute character: Multi-modal transit captures the metro's principal professional catchment.

## Key facts
- **city**: Melbourne
- **submarket**: CBD West (Spencer Street)
- **tier**: trophy
- **averageRentLocal**: A$800/sqm/yr · ≈ $48.3 PSF/yr USD
- **cityClassARentUsd**: $43/sqft/yr
- **cityVacancyPct**: 18.4%

## FAQ
### Is CBD West (Spencer Street) well-connected by transit?
Southern Cross (Metro Trains, V/Line regional, future Suburban Rail Loop).

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/melbourne/cbd-west-spencer/topics/transit-and-commute), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.