The only time I've seen controllers used in Melbourne clubs, is when they have an international playing, or at a once of, genre specific night. Seen a few people (mainly deep hau5 DJ's) use timecode vinyl, but other than that it's a CD market.
wise^ chances r there are a group of hot as fuck european chicks stayin in the backpackers aswell... probably exactly. and backpacker bars are pretty much brothels.