Area: 2.54 km2
2001 population: 6,874
1996 population: 6,336
Average annual growth rate (1996-2001): 8.4%

Description

South Melbourne, between the south bank of the Yarra River and Port Phillip Bay, originated at the elevated area first known as Emerald Hill, two kilometres south of Melbourne.

The South Melbourne neighbourhood is bounded by the West Gate Freeway to the north; Kingsway to the east, Albert Road, Albert Park reserve, Ferrars Street, Bevan Street and St Vincent St to the south; and Pickles Street and Boundary Street to the west.

Characteristics

South Melbourne is one of the oldest neighbourhoods within the City of Port Phillip. The housing stock dates primarily from the Victorian era with a significant stock of high rise public housing from the 1960s and 1970s. The neighbourhood also contains a substantial office, industrial and warehouse component.

The neighbourhood is well served by the main South Melbourne shopping area in Clarendon Street, several tramlines and the St Kilda light rail line.

Other notable physical features include the South Melbourne Town Hall, South Melbourne Soccer Ground and South Melbourne Market.

View demographic information about the South Melbourne neighbourhood.

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