South Melbourne

VIC 3205 • Greater Melbourne

11,548
Population (2021)
$67,964
Median Income
2.19 kmΒ²
Area
15m
Elevation
Inner CityMarket DistrictHeritagePremium Living

About South Melbourne

South Melbourne is a prestigious inner suburb just 2 kilometres south of the CBD, blending heritage architecture with contemporary development in Port Phillip. Trams provide excellent connectivity along Clarendon Street, while the South Melbourne Market anchors the community. Victorian terraces sit alongside modern apartments.

The South Melbourne Market defines weekend lifeβ€”one of Melbourne's best fresh food and dining destinations draws crowds from across the city. The community mixes young professionals, established residents, and families in heritage homes. South Melbourne attracts those seeking inner-city living with genuine neighbourhood character and market-district atmosphere.

South Melbourne falls under postcode 3205 and is governed by Port Phillip Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Albert Park (Southern Metropolitan) electorate.

πŸ“ Location

State
Postcode
3205
Urban Area
Port Phillip
Federal Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.83Β°, 144.96Β°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
2.19 kmΒ²
Elevation
15m

πŸ›’ Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Coventry Street South Melbourne 3205 VIC
  • Woolworths
    113 Cecil Street South Melbourne 3205 VIC
  • ALDI
    Market Street 100, South Melbourne VIC 3205

πŸŽ“ Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$421
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,200
Avg Household Size
1.9 people
Median Age
39 years

πŸ‘₯ Demographics

Census 2016
10,920
Census 2021
11,548
5.8% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$54,548
Income 2021
$67,964
24.6% increase

Income Comparison

πŸ“Š Population: ABS Census 2021
πŸ’° Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 6,818
Born Overseas 4,073

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 558
  • 2. New Zealand 311
  • 3. China 304
  • 4. India 196
  • 5. Malaysia 154
  • 6. Greece 130
  • 7. United States 119
  • 8. Italy 96
  • 9. South Africa 90
  • 10. Indonesia 88
  • 11. Philippines 86
  • 12. Vietnam 84
  • 13. Ireland 83
  • 14. South Korea 74
  • 15. Singapore 70

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 3,702
Australian 2,631
Irish 1,425
Scottish 1,123
Chinese 871
Italian 599
Greek 482
German 446
Indian 282
Dutch 170

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§ Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

4,268
Both parents born in Australia
5,089
Both parents born overseas
1,484
One parent AU, one overseas

πŸ› Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
49.9%
Christianity
34.0%
Islam
2.6%
Buddhism
2.2%
Hinduism
1.7%
Judaism
1.1%
Sikhism
0.1%

πŸ“Š Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
482 (4.2%)
5-14 years
853 (7.4%)
15-19 years
384 (3.3%)
20-24 years
636 (5.5%)
25-34 years
2,507 (21.7%)
35-44 years
1,999 (17.3%)
45-54 years
1,653 (14.3%)
55-64 years
1,323 (11.5%)
65-74 years
903 (7.8%)
75-84 years
531 (4.6%)
85+ years
278 (2.4%)

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