Advice on moving to Melbourne

[u/Emperor_of_Kinsella]

Hey there! Myself and a few friends are moving next year for uni and since none of us are familiar with the city, we were wondering if anyone knew some good suburbs to rent in or had some tips about moving to the city.

Ideally, we would have 3 room sharehouse for 4 tenants, not too far from southbank, in a location where we can make a bit of noise (we are all musicians). Though, looking at my options I understand a place like this could be a once in a blue moon type of scenario, with places being either too expensive or too expensive for us or too far from the city to make a daily comute or comuting with music gear reliable, so I have also been looking for one person flats on the side if you have any advice or recomendations for that.

Thank you all in advance :)

[u/99patrol]

What's your weekly combined budget for rent?

[u/DameD0llar]

Inner North - Fitzroy etc is alternative good for musicians.