City of Port Phillip
South Melbourne
South Melbourne at a glance
Median house
$1,760,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$587,500
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
–
Not yet scored
Population
11.5k
Median age 39
About
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South Melbourne is a suburb in Victoria.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,760,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $587,500.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$650/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$421/wk
Owner occupied
42%
Renter occupied
55%
At a deeper level
$1,760,000
Sales data pending
$587,500
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
11,548
Median age: 39
Rental data as of September 2025· rental-vic
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20261.92%
Based on $1,760,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.73%
Based on $587,500 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202642%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
11,548
Median age
39
Family households
51%
Lone person
43%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
2,635
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in South Melbourne.
Local schools for South Melbourne
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Victorian College Of The Arts Secondary School
MacRobertson Girls High School
South Melbourne Park Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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.
- What is the median house price in South Melbourne?
- The median house price in South Melbourne, VIC 3205 is $1,760,000. The median unit price is $587,500. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the South Melbourne postcode?
- South Melbourne is in the 3205 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Port Phillip region.
- What is the average rent in South Melbourne?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $650, for units it's $421.
- What schools are in South Melbourne?
- There are 20 schools serving South Melbourne on this page, including Youth2Industry College, Victorian College Of The Arts Secondary School, MacRobertson Girls High School.
- What suburbs are near South Melbourne?
- South Melbourne is close to South Melbourne Dc, Southbank, St Kilda Road Central, St Kilda Road Melbourne, South Wharf.
- What is the population of South Melbourne?
- South Melbourne has approximately 11,548 residents. 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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