Median house price
$1.93M
+26% change
VIC · Port Phillip Council
South Melbourne, 3205
Est. population · Jun 2025
11,651
Growth (1 yr)
+2.9%
Growth (5 yr)
+4.8%
Median age
39
Median income
$2,101/wk
Employment rate
64.8%
Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025
$1,932,500
Languages at home
25.3%non-English
Most common: Mandarin, Greek, Spanish
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Café precinct
- Heritage area
- Education hub
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
Suburb profile
South Melbourne hums with inner-city energy, a established suburb where there is always something happening nearby. Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with plenty of young families in the mix. Many residents were born overseas or speak a language other than English at home.
Education outcomes and school provision stand out relative to comparable suburbs. Green space punches above what many metro suburbs offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Most routine trips are on foot, while buses and trams cover longer journeys across the metro area.
Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers. Crime reports are up on the previous period.
Desirability rates good overall, led by stronger local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus growth momentum compared with similar metro suburbs.
At a glance
South Melbourne snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$650/wk
Population (ERP)
11,651
+2.9% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
19.3%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#52
among Metro Melbourne · Established
Safety
95th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
94th
percentile in VIC
Advantage (IRSAD)
10/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
94th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 68.8/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 10% of Victoria's suburbs
- National rank
- 285th in Australia
- State rank
- 124th in VIC
- Peer rank
- #52 among Metro Melbourne · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #91 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
- Data confidence
- 100%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- All types (Sep 2025)
- $650
- Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
- $1,932,500
- Median price change
- +25.9%
Median weekly rent from Victorian government rent reports. Council median fallback may apply where suburb rent is unavailable.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DFFH rent report and Valuer-General property sales report — Department of Families, Fairness and Housing / Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 4th Quarter 2025; Sep 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases; council median rent fallback where suburb rent unavailable
Population
Estimated resident population
11,651(June 2025)
+2.9% annual · +4.8% over 5 years · 94th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +2.9%
- 5-year growth
- +4.8%
- Change in 1 year
- +331
- Change in 5 years
- +533
- Growth rank in VIC
- 94th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~12,850), extrapolated at +2.0% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 11,548
- Median age
- 39
- Median household income / week
- $2,101
- Dwelling vacancy
- 19.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 1,328 of 6,883
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,200
- Employment rate
- 64.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 259 / 1,967 / 3,250 (+ 50 other)
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2026)
- 3,561
- Against the person
- 434
- Against property
- 2,489
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 305.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 27 residents
- State safety percentile
- 95th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +14.4%
Most common offence types
- B21 Criminal Damage216
- B41 Motor Vehicle Theft178
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle649
- B43 Steal From A Retail Store482
- B49 Other Theft246
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · 2025 · Updated
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 12
- Median school ICSEA (12 schools)
- 1,142.5
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 94th
School list
- Galilee Regional Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1154 · 96th percentile · LBOTE 33% · 369 students · Top SEA quarter 62% · 0.3 km awayView on My School →
- South Melbourne Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1144 · 94th percentile · LBOTE 71% · 502 students · Top SEA quarter 59% · 0.6 km awayView on My School →
- Montague SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 983 · 39th percentile · LBOTE 29% · 16 students · Top SEA quarter 16% · 0.8 km awayView on My School →
- South Melbourne Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1105 · 86th percentile · LBOTE 46% · 402 students · Top SEA quarter 46% · 0.8 km awayView on My School →
- Victorian College Of The Arts Secondary SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1141 · 94th percentile · LBOTE 33% · 344 students · Top SEA quarter 56% · 0.9 km awayView on My School →
- Youth2Industry CollegeSecondary · Independent · ICSEA 1033 · 61th percentile · LBOTE 6% · 64 students · Top SEA quarter 22% · 0.9 km awayView on My School →
- Albert Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1156 · 96th percentile · LBOTE 22% · 430 students · Top SEA quarter 64% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
- MacRobertson Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1186 · 99th percentile · LBOTE 88% · 1,195 students · Top SEA quarter 69% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
- Albert Park CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1127 · 91th percentile · LBOTE 35% · 1,657 students · Top SEA quarter 52% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
- Port Phillip Specialist SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 1082 · 79th percentile · LBOTE 31% · 99 students · Top SEA quarter 34% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
7 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Clarendon Children's CentreClarendon Streetchildcare
- Head Start Learning Centre South MelbournePark Streetkindergarten
- Lilian Cannam KindergartenEastern Roadkindergarten
- Only About ChildrenFerrars Streetkindergarten
- childcarechildcare
- childcarechildcare
- childcarechildcare
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
45 public transport stops in this suburb
- Dorcas St/Eastern Rd #22
- Moray St/Park St #23
- Sturt St/Kings Way #118
- Wells St/Park St #119
- Wells St/Park St #119
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Amenities
559 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
45 restaurants · 42 cafes · 21 pubs · 5 bars · 2 supermarkets · 2 pharmacies · 18 fast food · 6 bakeries
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Strong café and dining scene — 137 food & drink venues nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 14 parks mapped in suburb, 10 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 45 public transport stops
- Good everyday shopping nearby — 19 shops and services
- Strong local sport and recreation — 17 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 100/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 3.64
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 11.86
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 1.21
Food & drink(137)
- Brasserie BreadBakery
150 Thistlethwaite Street, South Melbourne
- Chez DréBakery
285-287 Coventry Street
- Cobb LaneBakery
- South Melbourne BakeryBakery
356 Clarendon Street
- Top PiesBakery
285 Clarendon Street
- Wood Frog BakeryBakery
301 Coventry Street
- Fishers Craft Beer BarBar
343 Clarendon Street, South Melbourne
- HoneyBar
345 Clarendon Street
- MasqueBar
- Roastie Toastie BrosBar
87-91 Palmerston Crescent
- The ClarendonBar
209 Clarendon Street
- Ada GraceCafe
6 Union Street
- Aga the French patisserieCafe
- Albert Gourmet DeliCafe
28 Albert Road
- Bean Seen ThereCafe
194 Wells Street
- Brazil Lifestyle CoffeeCafe
111 Cecil Street
- Bulldozer CafeCafe
121 Moray Street
- Burhan's Espresso BarCafe
- Burnt ButterCafe
316 Clarendon Street
- Cafe
- Café CovaCafe
153 Dorcas Street
- Cafe SceneCafe
88 Albert Road
- Caffe PanetteCafe
144 Cecil Street
- CanteenCafe
- Code Black CoffeeCafe
321 Coventry Street
- Cottle on CoventryCafe
- Dead Man EspressoCafe
35 Market Street, South Melbourne
- Eastern Road LarderCafe
74 Eastern Road
- EatworxCafe
- Emerald Hill CafeCafe
189 Bank Street
- Europa Coffee Drive ThruCafe
264 Kings Way, South Melbourne
- Foxtrot CaféCafe
204 Gladstone Street
- Giddiup CafeCafe
269 Coventry Street
- Ground CafeCafe
71-73 Palmerston Crescent
- Happy Corner CafeCafe
161 Moray Street
- Koffee KingsCafe
222 Kings Way
- Light up CoffeeCafe
237 Moray Street, South Melbourne
- Market Lane CoffeeCafe
305 Coventry Street
- Montague Park FoodstoreCafe
- Mr Albert Eastern CafeCafe
196 Albert Road
- Oishii TokyoCafe
13 Park Street, South Melbourne
- Park Lane CafeCafe
- Philoçoffee Espresso BarCafe
162 Albert Road
- Pietro e Paolo CafeCafe
217 - 239 Montague Street, South Melbourne
- Smooth ECafe
- St Ali Coffee RoastersCafe
12-18 Yarra Place
- ST. AliCafe
12-18 Yarra Place, South Melbourne
- StokersCafe
224 Clarendon Street, South Melbourne
- Sushi LaneCafe
- The Ambitious ActCafe
315 Clarendon Street
- The Kettle BlackCafe
50 Albert Road, South Melbourne
- The Old Paper Shop DeliCafe
266-268 Clarendon Street
- The Original CafeCafe
23 Dorcas Street
- Ba Ba RollsFast food
- Baked in South MelbourneFast food
187 Clarendon Street
- Domino'sFast food
- Dragon Room ChineseFast food
- Fast food
- Grill'dFast food
278 Clarendon Street, South Melbourne
- Kebabs on ClarendonFast food
286 Clarendon Street, South Melbourne
- Mad MexFast food
- Mama Tran DumplingFast food
- Market BorekFast food
- New York BurgerFast food
111 Cecil Street
- Patony Pizza RestaurantFast food
274 Clarendon Street
- Pieno Di GraziaFast food
- South Melbourne Fish & ChipsFast food
360 Clarendon Street
- SubwayFast food
239 Clarendon Street, South Melbourne
- The Original Pie CompanyFast food
246 Clarendon Street
- Wise Guys Pizza 'n' PastaFast food
102-104 Park Street
- Wrap It FreshFast food
111 Cecil Street
- Bells HotelPub
157 Moray Street, South Melbourne
- BrewmanityPub
50 Tope Street, South Melbourne
- CoppersmithPub
433-435 Clarendon Street
- Drop Bear InnPub
115 Cecil Street
- Emerald HotelPub
- Golden Gate HotelPub
238 Clarendon Street
- Hats and TattsPub
- Lamaro'sPub
273-279 Cecil Street
- Maori Chief HotelPub
117 Moray Street
- Montague HotelPub
355-357 Park Street
- O'Connell Centenary HotelPub
- Pub
- Railway Hotel South MelbournePub
280 Ferrars Street, South Melbourne
- Rising Sun HotelPub
2 Raglan Street, South Melbourne
- The Fleece HotelPub
120 Montague Street
- The George South MelbournePub
- The Palace HotelPub
505-507 City Road
- Town Hall HotelPub
135-137 Bank Street
- Water Rat HotelPub
256-258 Moray Street
- Wayside InnPub
466 City Road, South Melbourne
- Westside Ale WorksPub
36 Alfred Street
- August RestaurantRestaurant
19 Dorcas Street
- Ayam Penyet RiaRestaurant
- BBQ PlanetRestaurant
111 Cecil Street, South Melbourne
- Bedi's Indian RestaurantRestaurant
118 Park Street, South Melbourne
- burgerloveRestaurant
2 George Street
- Centro Ristorante ItalianoRestaurant
111 Cecil Street
- Chevapi GrillRestaurant
283 Clarendon Street
- Don DonRestaurant
Unit 2 1 Bank Street, South Melbourne
- Foodie DaysRestaurant
- Gamasot K BBQRestaurant
1 Bank Street, South Melbourne
- GaramericaRestaurant
- Garamerica Indonesian CuisineRestaurant
- Hunky Dory Fish & Chips South MelbourneRestaurant
252 Clarendon Street
- Kedai SatayRestaurant
196 Wells Street, South Melbourne
- Kuu Cafe + Japanese KitchenRestaurant
190 Park Street
- Lat’s SushiRestaurant
- Light 'n' Tangy Asian CuisineRestaurant
318 Clarendon Street
- Long Dragon Dumpling HouseRestaurant
- LûméRestaurant
226 Coventry Street, South Melbourne
- MeetbowlRestaurant
95 York Street
- Miss ChuRestaurant
Unit 14-15 111 Cecil Street
- Mister MargheritaRestaurant
Unit 1 52 Park Street, South Melbourne
- Nando'sRestaurant
270-272 Clarendon Street
- Nine YardsRestaurant
- Noodle WorldRestaurant
258 Coventry Street
- Peko PekoRestaurant
190 Wells Street, South Melbourne
- Penang RoadRestaurant
- Pho OmRestaurant
219 Clarendon Street, South Melbourne
- Pho Vietnam YummyRestaurant
Unit 1 1 Bank Street, South Melbourne
- Pizza HutRestaurant
- Pizzateca LupaRestaurant
- Proper & SonRestaurant
- Rosa MexicanoRestaurant
293 Clarendon Street
- Sakura In SpringRestaurant
331 Clarendon Street
- SmithburgRestaurant
322-326 Coventry Street
- SpudbarRestaurant
- Sushi ChefRestaurant
191 Clarendon Street
- Taco BillRestaurant
375 Clarendon Street
- TasteportRestaurant
307 Coventry Street
- Tempura HajimeRestaurant
60 Park Street
- THAI 29Restaurant
29 York Street, South Melbourne
- The Bengal TigerRestaurant
520 City Road
- The Olive Tree BistroRestaurant
19 Park Street, South Melbourne
- Tipsy VillageRestaurant
313 Coventry Street
- Wood 'n ChimneyRestaurant
332-334 Clarendon Street
Shopping(21)
- Hagen’s Organic ButcherButcher
- 7-ElevenConvenience store
- 7-ElevenConvenience store
206 Clarendon Street
- Asian GroceryConvenience store
- BP ShopConvenience store
- Convenience store
- Food Puzzle Asian GroceryConvenience store
3 Bank Street
- FoodaryConvenience store
- For LeaseConvenience store
27 Dorcas Street, South Melbourne
- IGA X-press Park StreetConvenience store
38 Park Street
- Local Express South MelbourneConvenience store
328 Kings Way
- South Melbourne Market GrocerConvenience store
- Fruits On CoventryGreengrocer
- Georgie’s HarvestGreengrocer
- Rod’s Fruit & VegetablesGreengrocer
- South Melbourne Market OrganicsGreengrocer
- South Melbourne MarketMarketplace
322-326 Coventry Street, South Melbourne
- ColesSupermarket
229 Coventry Street
- WoolworthsSupermarket
Community(17)
- Childcare (3)
- Clarendon Children's CentreChildcare
410 Clarendon Street
- Koolin-ngal Family CentreCommunity centre
400 Clarendon Street
- Sol Green Community CentreCommunity centre
South Melbourne
- South Melbourne Community CentreCommunity centre
- Studio HallCommunity centre
317-329 Dorcas Street
- Head Start Learning Centre South MelbourneKindergarten
77 Park Street, South Melbourne
- Lilian Cannam KindergartenKindergarten
97 Eastern Road, South Melbourne
- Only About ChildrenKindergarten
221 Ferrars Street
- Emerald Hill LibraryLibrary
- Galilee Regional Catholic Primary SchoolSchool
301-319 Bank Street
- Montague SchoolSchool
100 Montague Street
- Albert Park Scout HallSocial Centre
- South Melbourne Hellenic RSLSocial Centre
41A Ferrars Place
- South Melbourne Town HallTownhall
Health & services(14)
- Albert Road General PracticeClinic
38 Albert Road, South Melbourne
- CitymedClinic
- Clinic (3)
- Core DentalDentist
68 Park Street
- Dental on ClarendonDentist
- South Melbourne Dental GroupDentist
- South Melbourne SmilesDentist
355 Clarendon Street
- Dr John VissaritisMedical clinic
186 Park Street, South Melbourne
- flourish paediatricsMedical clinic
438 Clarendon Street, South Melbourne
- AmcalPharmacy
103 Cecil Street, South Melbourne
- Chemist WarehousePharmacy
310-314 Clarendon Street
- Veterinary
220
Sport & outdoors(31)
- Anytime FitnessGym
105 York Street
- Next Level FitnessGym
13-21 Palmerston Crescent, South Melbourne
- RBT South MelbourneGym
146 Thistlethwaite Street, South Melbourne
- Eastern North ReservePark
- Eastern South ReservePark
- Edythe McCallum ReservePark
- Foundry Site ParkPark
- Kirrip ParkPark
- Ludwig Stamer ReservePark
- Lyell Iffla ReservePark
- Park (4)
- See Yup temple gardenPark
- Sol Green ReservePark
- Town Hall ReservePark
- Park Towers ReservePlayground
- Playground (8)
- Skinners Adventure PlaygroundPlayground
211 Dorcas Street
- Olympia GymnasiumSports centre
139 Montague Street, South Melbourne
- Lumber Punks Axe ThrowingSports field
- South Melbourne Trugo ClubSports field
- Sports field
Entertainment(1)
- Napier Street TheatreTheatre
Transport(27)
11 bus stops · 16 tram stops
Other(216)
- Carma CellarsAlcohol
- LiquorlandAlcohol
265 Clarendon Street, South Melbourne
- Prince Wine StoreAlcohol
177 Bank Street
- South Melbourne CellarsAlcohol
386-388 Clarendon Street
- Swords Select Wine & BeerAlcohol
- The Little Wine ShopAlcohol
- Thirsty CamelAlcohol
- Vintage CellarsAlcohol
254 Coventry Street, South Melbourne
- Centre for Musculoskeletal MedicineAlternative
300 Albert Road
- Antiques
- Martin Allen AntiquesAntiques
436 Clarendon Street, South Melbourne
- Suki McMasterArt
- Portable Iron HousesAttraction
399 Coventry Street
- Bikram YogaAudiologist
- ANZBank
279 Clarendon Street
- ANZBank
307 Clarendon Street, South Melbourne
- Bendigo BankBank
338-340 Clarendon Street
- Beyond BankBank
315 Coventry Street
- BOMBank
- Commonwealth BankBank
277 Clarendon Street
- HSBCBank
265 Clarendon Street
- NABBank
260 Clarendon Street, South Melbourne
- WestpacBank
301 Clarendon Street
- Bbq (2)
- Queen BeautyBeauty salon
237 Clarendon Street, South Melbourne
- Bench (18)
- 99 BikesBicycle
462 City Road, South Melbourne
- bikeNOWBicycle
240 Kings Way
- Bicycle Parking (18)
- Bicycle Repair Station
- Exclusively YoursBrothel
7 Park Street, South Melbourne
- Pink PalaceBrothel
8-16 Palmerston Crescent, South Melbourne
- The HaremBrothel
55 Park Street
- BMW MelbourneCar
- Car (2)
- City MazdaCar
- JL Car SalesCar
139-145 Market Street
- The Tyre FactoryCar Parts
167-171 Coventry Street
- ABS Automotive Service CentreCar repair
181 Coventry Street
- Bank Street MotorsCar repair
118 Bank Street
- BP WorkshopCar repair
- Dentfix AutomotiveCar repair
282 Sturt Street
- Melbourne AutobodyCar repair
- MidasCar repair
5-7 Eastern Road
- SharperformanceCar repair
282 Sturt Street
- South City StarCar repair
186 Kings Way
- South Melbourne Smash RepairsCar repair
75 - 77 Market Street
- UltraTuneCar repair
32 Eastern Road
- Virage MotorsCar repair
17-19 York Street
- Sacred Heart Mission Op ShopCharity
365 Clarendon Street
- Atypic ChocolateChocolate
322-326 Coventry Street
- BelleBikaClothes
330 Clarendon Street
- Bon EmilClothes
279 Coventry Street
- Claude d'AlbanClothes
336 Clarendon Street
- Collage Women's CollectionsClothes
- Florsheim Factory OutletClothes
311 Clarendon Street, South Melbourne
- Hemp Shop MelbourneClothes
- Lamb & LambClothes
277 Coventry Street
- Lana BergClothes
346 Clarendon Street
- Mitchell Mc.CabeClothes
306-308 Clarendon Street
- Mitchell McCabe MenswareClothes
275 Coventry Street
- Naneez Children's WearClothes
- Naneez Sock ShopClothes
- Runway SecretsClothes
362 Clarendon Street
- Stella + Estelle BoutiqueClothes
350 Clarendon Street
- Studio FashionClothes
291 Clarendon Street
- Padre CoffeeCoffee
- AfiCollege
236 Dorcas Street
- Evolve CollegeCollege
- Royal Australian College of General PractitionersCollege
9 Palmerston Crescent
- Computer
- ScorptecComputer
135-141 York Street
- Time Web ComputersComputer
- PostNetCopyshop
358 Clarendon Street
- Snap PrintingCopyshop
401 Clarendon Street
- The Soap ShopCosmetics
- Central HouseCoworking Space
- Alka Polish DeliDeli
- Emerald DeliDeli
- La CentralDeli
- PickadeliDeli
- Rita's Coffee & NutsDeli
- Small Town Pie Co.Deli
- The Fresh Pasta ShopDeli
- Vangeli's DeliDeli
- At Your Service HardwareDoityourself
268 Coventry Street
- Drinking water (2)
- Sammy's DrycleanersDry Cleaning
250 Coventry Street
- MieleElectronics
- Escape Game
- Dixon KestlesEstate Agent
161 Park Street
- EV charging
- Tesla SuperchargerEV charging
- SpotlightFabric
- The FlyFisherFishing
211 Dorcas Street, South Melbourne
- Flooring (2)
- AzaleaFlorist
- In Full BloomFlorist
280 Clarendon Street
- White Lady FuneralsFuneral Directors
- Beds 4 BacksFurniture
311 Kings Way
- made in JapanFurniture
- Anzac GardensGarden
- Garden (5)
- Garden of EdenGarden Centre
- Melbourne Indoor PlantsGarden Centre
- Lily Sands InnGuest House
- CUTTHROATHairdresser
- Divine Hair & CoHairdresser
352 Clarendon Street
- Hairdresser (2)
- Louise SalonHairdresser
342 Park Street
- MiraHairdresser
- Red ScissorsHairdresser
371 Clarendon Street
- Rokk EbonyHairdresser
328 Clarendon Street
- Tasos FoukisHairdresser
199 Park Street, South Melbourne
- Volume HairHairdresser
305 Clarendon Street
- Clef Hi-FiHifi
363a Clarendon Street
- Drop Bear InnHostel
115 Cecil Street
- City Edge South Melbourne Apartment HotelHotel
51 Palmerston Crescent, South Melbourne
- City Park HotelHotel
308-310 Kings Way, South Melbourne
- Quest South MelbourneHotel
21 Park Street
- Zara ApartmentsHotel
313 Kings Way, South Melbourne
- GraysHouseware
303 Clarendon Street
- Max's ManchesterHouseware
- NestHouseware
289 Coventry Street
- Vincent DesignHouseware
269 Coventry Street
- Fritz GelatoIce Cream
- BloomInterior Decoration
442 Clarendon Street, South Melbourne
- Rainbow ConnectionInterior Decoration
- Peter GertlerJewelry
163A Napier Street
- FixstationKiosk
Unit 5 111 Cecil Street
- AbeyKitchen
335 Ferrars Street
- Chef's HatKitchen
131 Cecil Street
- WB Smith & Co KitchenwareKitchen
- Laundry SpaLaundry
201 Park Street
- South Melbourne CentralMall
111 Cecil Street, South Melbourne
- Awesome Thai MassageMassage
221 Clarendon Street, South Melbourne
- Massage
- Melbourne Myotherapy & Remedial MassageMassage
- TelstraMobile Phone
- Piano TimeMusical Instrument
337 Clarendon Street
- The Acoustic CentreMusical Instrument
206 Park Street
- The Music PlaceMusical Instrument
339 Clarendon Street
- PandoraNightclub
- Bellocchio EyewearOptician
242 Clarendon Street, South Melbourne
- South Melbourne OpticalOptician
344 Clarendon Street
- 13-21 Palmerston CrescentParking
13-21 Palmerston Crescent, South Melbourne
- 21 Bank Street Car ParkParking
21 Bank Street
- Officeworks Car ParkParking
- Parking (27)
- South Melbourne Central Car ParkParking
- South Melbourne Market ParkingParking
- Parking Entrance
- Parking Space (2)
- Agathé PâtisseriePastry
- BibelotPastry
285-287 Coventry Street
- CannoleriaPastry
- Flour PatisseriePastry
- Joy CupcakesPastry
- Pet
211 Ferrars Street
- AmpolPetrol station
256 - 260 Kings Way
- BP KingswayPetrol station
- ShellPetrol station
- Verve PortraitsPhoto
59 Park Street, South Melbourne
- Picnic Table (4)
- GRII MelbournePlace of worship
552 City Road, South Melbourne
- Place of worship
- See Yup templePlace of worship
- South Port Uniting ChurchPlace of worship
- St Luke's Anglican ChurchPlace of worship
- St Peter and Paul's Catholic ChurchPlace of worship
377 Dorcas Street, South Melbourne
- St. Eustathios ChurchPlace of worship
- Kennards HirePlant Hire
- Podiatrist
444 Clarendon Street, South Melbourne
- South Melbourne Police StationPolice
211 Bank Street, South Melbourne
- Australia PostPost Box
- Australian PostPost Box
- Post Box (6)
- Post office
- Printer Ink
- Public toilets
- Port Phillip Transfer StationRecycling
- Recycling (2)
- South Melbourne SeafoodsSeafood
- Shelter (3)
- Beggar Man ThiefShoes
244 Clarendon Street
- ClaremontSocial Facility
- Launch HousingSocial Facility
- Social Facility (3)
- GewürzhausSpices
- NutshoppeSpices
- Badminton WorldSports
419 Clarendon Street
- OfficeworksStationery
231 Kings Way, South Melbourne
- Carl NaveTailor
421-423 Clarendon Street
- Park Street Taxi RankTaxi
- Taxi
- Tea DropTea
- Telephone (8)
- South Melbourne Toy LibraryToy Library
- TradelinkTrade
280 Normanby Road, South Melbourne
- Flight CentreTravel Agency
289 Clarendon Street
- Dunlop Super DealerTyres
- Dunlop Super DealerTyres
56 Boundary Street
- JMC Academy (169 Bank)University
169 Bank Street, South Melbourne
- JMC Academy (Bank Street Campus)University
171 Bank Street, South Melbourne
- JMC Academy (Park Street Campus)University
208 Park Street, South Melbourne
- Vacant
192 Wells Street, South Melbourne
- Vacant
217 Montague Street
- Vacant
33 Park Street, South Melbourne
- Vacant
40 Park Street, South Melbourne
- Vacant
51 Park Street, South Melbourne
- Vending machine (3)
- Waste Basket (6)
- The Other SideWholesale
227 Clarendon Street, South Melbourne
- Cloudwine CellarsWine
317 Clarendon Street
- WoodsYardWine
74 Eastern Road
- Arctic The Heating & Cooling ExpertsYes
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
10 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Eastern North ReservePark
- Eastern South ReservePark
- Edythe McCallum ReservePark
- Foundry Site ParkPark
- Kirrip ParkPark
- Ludwig Stamer ReservePark
- Lyell Iffla ReservePark
- See Yup temple gardenPark
- Sol Green ReservePark
- Town Hall ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 14
- Parks (OSM)
- 14
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
7 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- GRII Melbourne
552 City Road, South Melbourne
- Place of worship
- See Yup temple
- South Port Uniting Church
- St Luke's Anglican Church
- St Peter and Paul's Catholic Church
377 Dorcas Street, South Melbourne
- St. Eustathios Church
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 15
- Nearest hospital
- Alfred Hospital (2.6 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- Albert Road General PracticeAlbert RoadClinic
- AmcalCecil StreetPharmacy
- Centre for Musculoskeletal MedicineAlbert RoadAlternative
- Chemist WarehouseClarendon StreetPharmacy
- CitymedClinic
- ClinicClinic
- ClinicClinic
- ClinicClinic
- Core DentalPark StreetDentist
- Dental on ClarendonDentist
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 259
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 22.2
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 155 mm · ~19 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 20° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 186 mm · ~23 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 14° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 203 mm · ~25 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 18° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 207 mm · ~26 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).
247 planning-related records
2021· 40 proposals
July 2021
- To display an artwork on the temporary hoarding31 FERRARS PLACE SOUTH MELBOURNE 3205In progress
- Illuminated signage101 MORAY STREET SOUTH MELBOURNE 3205In progress
- Partial demolition works and construction of new single storey extension with a change in roof profile to rear of existing building1-3 NELSON PLACE SOUTH MELBOURNE 3205In progress
- Twenty-three (23) lot subdivision PS841445T SPEAR REF: S179063E201-209 FERRARS STREET SOUTH MELBOURNE 3205In progress
- Eighty-four (84) lot subdivision PS818660V/S2 SPEAR REF: S178816P37-43 PARK STREET SOUTH MELBOURNE 3205In progress
- Install a frosted glass window in the back wall of the second storey of the house6 MARTIN STREET SOUTH MELBOURNE 3205In progress
- Stage 1 of a staged subdivision creation of restriction PS818660V SPEAR REF: S145101H Amendment: Concurrent Subdivision Planning Permit and Certification Application in accordance with the attached Plan of Subdivision PS 818660V Stage 1.37 PARK STREET SOUTH MELBOURNE 3205In progress
- It is proposed to demolish part of the existing building, extend the ground floor and incorporate a first floor on the existing dwelling in a heritage overlay.18 MOUNTAIN STREET SOUTH MELBOURNE 3205In progress
- To paint the front of the shop windows and doors with black trim342 CLARENDON STREET SOUTH MELBOURNE 3205Withdrawn
- Demolition of existing commercial building and dwelling, and the construction of two double-storey dwellings, each with a roof terrace: -Lowered overall building height -Replaced roof access with Glazed Hatch -further amendments to endorsed plans56-58 EASTERN ROAD SOUTH MELBOURNE 3205In progress
- Proposed Signage and Mural in a heritage overlay160 NAPIER STREET SOUTH MELBOURNE 3205In progress
- Six (6) lot subdivision PS748347N SPEAR REF: S178477E161 BUCKHURST STREET SOUTH MELBOURNE 3205In progress
- Demolition of existing building, construction of a new three storey shop and office with the associated car parking waiver263 COVENTRY STREET SOUTH MELBOURNE 3205In progress
- Partial demolition and construction of alterations and additions to existing building, including two storey addition to the rear for use as dwelling and separate office with associated reduction to car parking requirement: -Amendment to condition 1C to alter cladding -alteration to external finishes -amended studio entry section -new east elevation window -amendment to rainwater tank type236 ALBERT ROAD SOUTH MELBOURNE 3205In progress
- Install outdoor electronic led neon sign above existing roller door entrance.2 ALFRED PLACE SOUTH MELBOURNE 3205In progress
- Construction of internally illuminated signs141 CECIL STREET SOUTH MELBOURNE 3205In progress
June 2021
- Partial demolition and construction of buildings and works (first floor additions and alterations including terrace) to existing buildings and reduction to car parking requirement234 COVENTRY STREET SOUTH MELBOURNE 3205In progress
- Partial demolition of the building and construction of buildings and works, display of business identification signage and a reduction of the car parking requirements associated with the use of the site as a medical centre (permit not required).265-267 PARK STREET SOUTH MELBOURNE 3205In progress
- Two (2) lot subdivision PS836533B SPEAR REF: S177204V145 NELSON ROAD SOUTH MELBOURNE 3205Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Change of use to Domestic Animal Boarding with associated display of business identification signage: Amendment to allow for: - mezzanine area within existing building to be used for storage only - changes to signage76-78 CLARKE STREET SOUTH MELBOURNE 3205In progress
- Change of use to domestic animal boarding (from retail/warehouse)2/186-202 YORK STREET SOUTH MELBOURNE 3205In progress
- Partial demolition and construction of buildings and works including alterations to existing building145 CECIL STREET SOUTH MELBOURNE 3205In progress
- the construction of a temporary sign41-49 BANK STREET SOUTH MELBOURNE 3205Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Demolition of front fence and roof sheeting; construction of new front fence and slate roof; painting and rendering of facade29 FERRARS PLACE SOUTH MELBOURNE 3205Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- External paint to an existing dwelling within the heritage overlay153 NAPIER STREET SOUTH MELBOURNE 3205Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- S72 Amendment to Planning Permit 588/2020 to allow for the construction of a carport in lieu of a pergola317-329 DORCAS STREET SOUTH MELBOURNE 3205Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Partial demolition (dwelling and outbuilding) and construction of ground and first floor alterations and additions to the existing dwelling: - new window to bedroom 2: - additional screening around first floor void: - new internal vision panels to stair landing: - minor skylight adjustment84 IFFLA STREET SOUTH MELBOURNE 3205In progress
- Partial demolition of the dwelling and construction of buildings and works including a two storey addition to the rear with roof terrace.35 LYELL STREET SOUTH MELBOURNE 3205In progress
- Partial demolition, alterations and additions; the construction of ground and first floor additions to the rear of the dwelling. - Change vision screening style to rear first floor balcony - Change to the materials/finishes schedule - Addition of solar panels to roof430 PARK STREET SOUTH MELBOURNE 3205In progress
- Reduction of the car parking requirements associated with a Medical centre3/186-202 YORK STREET SOUTH MELBOURNE 3205In progress
- Carry out works, repairs and routine maintenance which are not undertaken to the same details, specifications and materials in a Heritage Overlay101 BANK STREET SOUTH MELBOURNE 3205Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2021
- Minor buildings and works related to the roof replacement with an existing commercial building158 Moray StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Shortly after the issue of Planning Permit 1466/1999 issued 2 August 2000 which expired on 2 August 2012, the advertising signs were constructed and have been used ever since, including after the Permit expired. They continue to be in use at the present time.186A KINGS WAY SOUTH MELBOURNE 3205In progress
- Construction and display of business identification signage within the Capital City Zone151 MONTAGUE STREET SOUTH MELBOURNE 3205Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- New pergola at rear153 NELSON ROAD SOUTH MELBOURNE 3205In progress
- Display (rebranding of the site) of four (4) business identification / direction signs.237 CECIL STREET SOUTH MELBOURNE 3205In progress
- alterations to a commercial building, and the construction of a canopy71-73 Palmerston CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a new timber deck with portal frame to support.111 Bank StreetWithdrawn
- Installation of a security door at the front of the dwelling3 WARD STREET SOUTH MELBOURNE 3205Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Partial demolition, alterations and additons; the construction of a two storey addition to the rear of the dwelling54 THOMSON STREET SOUTH MELBOURNE 3205In progress
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 2020–2022 · Updated · MapServer through FY 2022–23; newer data needs council/API access
Roadworks & transport
30 active roadworks / incidents
- Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 28/04/2026 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.BOUNDARY STREET, EVANS STREET27 Apr 2026 – 29 Sep 2026
- Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 28/04/2026 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.JOHNSON STREET, MUNRO STREET27 Apr 2026 – 29 Sep 2026
- Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 28/04/2026 and 30/09/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed westbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.NORMANBY ROAD, INGLES STREET27 Apr 2026 – 29 Sep 2026
- ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 06/11/2025 and 30/11/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.MONTAGUE-WEST GATE IN RAMP ON, MONTAGUE STREET05 Nov 2025 – 29 Nov 2026
- ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 06/11/2025 and 30/11/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.MONTAGUE STREET, undefined05 Nov 2025 – 29 Nov 2026
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 18/05/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.KINGS WAY, DORCAS STREET17 May 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 18/05/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.KINGS-WEST GATE OUT RAMP ON, KINGS WAY17 May 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 18/05/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed northbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.KINGS WAY17 May 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
- Utility Works activities occurring between 03/09/2025 and 30/11/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 7:00 PM to 5:30 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.NORMANBY ROAD, BOUNDARY STREET02 Sep 2025 – 29 Nov 2026
- Utility Works activities occurring between 10/07/2026 and 31/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.KINGS WAY09 Jul 2026 – 30 Oct 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Heritage
45 heritage places
- ABERCROMBIE HOUSENH0404
- ALBERT PARK RAILWAY STATION COMPLEXNH1558
- BALLADONIANH0772
- BELLHOUSE IRON HOUSENH1888
- CHINESE TEMPLENH0219
- DALKEITHNH0840
- EMERALD HILL ESTATENH1136
- EMERALD HILL ESTATENH1136
- EMERALD HILL ESTATENH1136
- EMERALD HILL ESTATENH1136
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Macnamara
- Member of Parliament
- Josh BURNS (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 114,579
- Turnout (2025)
- 89.5%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- -0.4 pp toward Coalition
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 38.2%Labor 61.8%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 1.7 km away).
Coalition 30.0%Labor 70.0%
8.2 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +3.8 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- South MelbourneLabor 70.5% · Coalition 29.5% TPP (2025)0.4 km away
- BridportLabor 69.9% · Coalition 30.1% TPP (2025)0.7 km away
- Southbank (Macnamara)Labor 76.1% · Coalition 23.9% TPP (2025)0.7 km away
- Southbank NorthLabor 70.2% · Coalition 29.8% TPP (2025)0.8 km away
- Albert ParkLabor 68.1% · Coalition 31.9% TPP (2025)1.0 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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