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Characteristics
The City of Port Phillip is located on the northern shore of Port Phillip Bay, south of the Melbourne Central Business District, Victoria, Australia. See the  Port Phillip Map for details.
One of the oldest areas of European settlement in Melbourne, Port Phillip is known for its many dynamic urban villages, a foreshore which stretches for over 11km, cultural diversity, magnificent heritage buildings, artistic expressions and beautiful parks and gardens.
Port Phillip is well served by a number of varied and substantial retail, entertainment and leisure precincts. These include Bay Street (Port Melbourne), Clarendon Street (South Melbourne), Fitzroy and Acland Streets (St Kilda) and Carlisle Street (Balaclava).
A number of significant employment areas sit within Port Phillip, including the St Kilda Road office district and industrial, warehousing and manufacturing districts in South Melbourne and Port Melbourne.
The city has experienced a significant amount of residential development in the 1990s, particularly in areas close to the foreshore.
Port Phillip is well served by public transport with a substantial tram network, the St Kilda and Port Melbourne light rail lines and two stations on the Sandringham rail line.
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Geographical location
Area: 20.62 km2
The City of Port Phillip is bounded by White Reserve and Todd Road to the west, the West Gate Freeway, Kings Way and Dorcas Street to the north, St Kilda Road, High Street, Punt Road, Queens Way, Dandenong Road, Orrong Road, Inkerman Street, Hotham Street, Glen Huntly Road, St Kilda Street and Head Street generally to the east and the foreshore of Port Phillip Bay to the south.
View the Neighbourhoods Map here.
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Suburbs in the City of Port Phillip
| Albert Park, Middle Park |
3206 |
| Balaclava, East St Kilda |
3183 |
| Elwood |
3184 |
| Port Melbourne, Garden City, Beacon Cove |
3207 |
| Ripponlea |
3185 |
| South Melbourne |
3205 |
| St Kilda Road |
3004 |
| St Kilda, St Kilda South, St Kilda West |
3182 |
| Windsor |
3181 |
Note: some suburbs cross the municipal boundary.
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Neighbouring Councils
The neighbouring local councils that are nearby to the City of Port Phillip are.
For information about the other Victorian Local Councils including council boundaries, contacts, and website links see the Department of Infrastructure's Local Government site at: www.doi.vic.gov.au/localgov
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Neighbourhoods
Port Phillip is home to seven distinct neighbourhoods that members of the community identify with, especially in terms of where they live. The council uses the neighbourhood model to manage the delivery of council services and development of community strategies for the purposes of community consultation. The attached Neighbourhoods Map shows the boundaries of each of the seven neighbourhoods. View the neighbourhood profiles.
Neighbourhoods are different to municipal wards. The Port Phillip municipality is divided into wards for democratic purposes. One councillor is elected in each ward to represent those residents and businesses. To foster the democratic concept of representative government, there is approximately the same number of people/voters in each ward. Ward boundaries are periodically reviewed to ensure this.
Neighbourhoods, on the other hand, are local areas or suburbs for which parts of the community feel an affiliation. There is a clear desire from the Port Phillip community to maintain and enhance the diversity and special qualities of the various neighbourhoods. In recognising this, the City of Port Phillip endeavours to be responsive to the needs of neighbourhood communities, and conducts services and activities on a neighbourhood basis.
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Establishment of the City of Port Phillip
The City of Port Phillip was established on 22 June 1994, following a state government review of Victorian local government boundaries.
Three former cities - St Kilda, South Melbourne and Port Melbourne - were amalgamated to form the City of Port Phillip.
Between establishment in 1994 and the first council election for the City of Port Phillip in March 1996, three state government-appointed commissioners conducted the functions of the mayor and councillors.
Use eServices to ask us a question, request information or give us feedback online. If you prefer call ASSIST on (03) 9209 6777 or TTy (03) 9209 6713.
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New Resident's Information Kit
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The New Resident's Information Kit provides infomation to those people who have recently moved in the City of Port Phillip |
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