# Melbourne office transit and commute

> Metro Trains (suburban rail), Yarra Trams (the world's largest tram network), and bus.

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**Page type:** city-topic
**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- Metro Trains (suburban rail), Yarra Trams (the world's largest tram network), and bus.
- Trophy submarket is CBD East (Collins Street) — anchor for the highest-density Class A.
- Docklands offers a strong commute alternative at lower rent.
- Commute mapping should be done on real headcount postcode data, not abstract isochrones.

## Key facts
- **city**: Melbourne
- **country**: Australia
- **region**: APAC
- **classARentLocal**: A$720/sqm/yr · ≈ $43.5 PSF/yr USD
- **classARentUsd**: $43/sqft/yr
- **vacancy**: 18.4%
- **typicalLeaseYears**: 7
- **typicalRentFreeMonths**: 14
- **submarkets**: 5
- **primeYieldPct**: 5.4%
- **trophySubmarket**: CBD East (Collins Street)

## FAQ
### Which Melbourne submarket has the best commute economics?
CBD East (Collins Street) typically combines the deepest transit access with the highest rent premium. Docklands is the practical alternative — strong access at materially lower rent.

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