10 Types Of Guys You'll Tinder Date In Melbourne

Melbourne offers a diverse pool of men for everyone's fancy. Here are the types of men you'll come across in the city...but not all of them you'll want for keeps.

1. The Teeny Bopper

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These guys travel in packs, either wandering aimlessly or loitering around public transport loudly. They probably won't want anything from you except to bum a smoke. Best to steer clear and roll your eyes silently.

Found in Southern Cross Station, Melbourne Central basement food court or the Flinders Street steps.

2. The Academic

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Sporting a backpack and sometimes a cap or a beanie, these guys are University students juggling life between classes and a part time job. They may not have the most to offer, but invest in one and you'll be dating a career man in the next few years.

Found on Swanson Street, on their way to RMIT or Melbourne University.

3. The Hipster Wannabe

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He fancies seeing himself as having a unique style but keeps his foot grounded in the mainstream. Can be interchangeable with the Academic, they are often found holding shopping bags as if they shop everyday. Make sure you can keep up with their trendiness if you're interested in dating one.

Found in Bourke Street corner Elizabeth Street, as well as Melbourne Central.

4. The True Hipster

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The fully-pledged hipster is dedicated to life outside the norm. Devoted to an expressive craft in beer brewing, songwriting or as a tattooist, expect a tattoo or three, possibly even a nice beard. The parents may not approve of his decisions at first, but he's too damn irresistible.

Found in Northern Melbourne past Melbourne Uni, around Carlton or Fitzroy.

5. The Yuccie

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The new crossbreed between the Preppies and the Yuppies, these men are determined, ambitious and most likely workaholics. Their style depends on their field and can be seen in a crisp suit or a pressed polo top. They appreciate the importance of being true to your passions, but logically invest in a career for the long run.

Found everywhere in the CBD, especially on William Street, Flagstaff areas and surrounding boroughs.

6. The Idealist

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It isn't just their style or their personality that makes them deserving of a spot on this list. It's the placard they're holding firmly in their hands and the booming voice that somehow permeates the morning ritual tunes you're listening to on the way to work/school. A passion in their cause may seem attractive, as long as their beliefs match yours.

Found heavily populating Swanston Street and Elizabeth Street.

7. The Devil May Care

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You won't usually have to deal with these guys unless you leave the CBD. They're what you'd call bogans, crass to rule breaking. Seen in yester-week's clothes, they walk around with an aura of #wokeuplikethis. Literally. Please, avoid.

Found best on the trains, Werribee or Frankston line.

8. The Gym Rat

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If the backpack is the Academic's, the gym bag is the Gym Rat's ultimate accessory. Even in the middle of winter, they can be seen sporting shorts and runners ('cos their legs are toned, delicious and never gets cold) or lycra as shown above. Also interchangeable with students, one's either only a Hipster Wannabe or a Gym Rat. Their toned physique and commitment to working out might just be your thing.

Found all over the city, this one you can't avoid.

9. The Melbourne-isn't-cold-at-all

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Speaking of not being cold, these guys are the extreme in being immune to the winter. On days when it's below 10 degrees and you're wearing 2-3 layers, spotting these guys in a t-shirt or even yes, a singlet, makes you think they're insane. Sure they're probably nice people…but their immunity to Melbourne's cold spells is just nuts.

Also found all over the city.

10. The Rockstar

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These guys can vary from a tattooed, bearded rock god to a baby faced boy-next-door. But they all have one thing in common that makes us swoon: their guitar case. You just know they're good with their hands. And fingers. Not to mention having a sweet voice to serenade you before sleep would be a gift from heaven.

Found in southern Melbourne; Prahran, St. Kilda, Balaclava.

BONUS: The Mysterious Foreigner

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You don't know if he's a local, a tourist or an international student. Surely not a local, 'cos you would've already spotted a hunk like this before. Dressed casually with an air of nonchalance, this immaculate Man sports a smile that just murders. When he opens his mouth with a glimpse of them pearly whites, his accent summons a savage spirit deep within you.

Extremely difficult to find. Rare species, one of a kind. No specific area to find them in, he will just pop up to surprise you like a Psyduck on the day you look like a Yeti.