South Melbourne Dc at a glance
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
11.5k
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about South Melbourne Dc.
The postcode for South Melbourne Dc is 3205 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
South Melbourne Dc (3205) sits in the Port Phillip region of Victoria.
South Melbourne Dc has roughly 11,548 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
South Melbourne Dc scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with workable public transport options. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 4 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 6 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put South Melbourne Dc's population at 11,548, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
11,548
Median age
39
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$421/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$358/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
11,548
Median age: 39
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Getting around
Walkability.
100
100
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in South Melbourne Dc.
Local schools for South Melbourne Dc
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Government School Catchment
South Melbourne Primary School
Montague School
Victorian College Of The Arts Secondary School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About South Melbourne Dc.
- What is the South Melbourne Dc postcode?
- South Melbourne Dc is in the 3205 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Port Phillip region.
- Where is South Melbourne Dc?
- South Melbourne Dc is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3205. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Port Phillip region.
- What is the average rent in South Melbourne Dc?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $421, for units it's $358.
- What schools are in South Melbourne Dc?
- There are 20 schools serving South Melbourne Dc on this page, including South Melbourne Primary School, Montague School, Galilee Regional Catholic Primary School.
- How walkable is South Melbourne Dc?
- South Melbourne Dc has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near South Melbourne Dc?
- South Melbourne Dc is close to Southbank, South Wharf, South Melbourne, World Trade Centre, Albert Park.
- What is the population of South Melbourne Dc?
- The population of South Melbourne Dc is approximately 11,548 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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