City of Port Phillip
South Wharf
South Wharf at a glance
Median house
$418,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$300,960
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
71
Median age 34
About
Welcome to South Wharf.
South Wharf is a suburb in Victoria.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$418,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $300,960.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$411/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$622/wk
Owner occupied
30%
Renter occupied
61%
At a deeper level
$418,000
Sales data pending
$300,960
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
71
Median age: 34
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)5.11%
Based on $418,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)10.75%
Based on $300,960 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202630%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)–
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
71
Median age
34
Family households
87%
Lone person
26%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
437
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
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 Wharf.
Local schools for South Wharf
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
South Melbourne Primary School
Montague School
Victorian College Of The Arts Secondary 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 Wharf.
- What is the median house price in South Wharf?
- The median house price in South Wharf, VIC 3006 is $418,000. The median unit price is $300,960. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the South Wharf postcode?
- South Wharf is in the 3006 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Port Phillip region.
- What is the average rent in South Wharf?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $411, for units it's $622.
- What schools are in South Wharf?
- There are 20 schools serving South Wharf on this page, including South Melbourne Primary School, Montague School, Victorian College Of The Arts Secondary School.
- How walkable is South Wharf?
- South Wharf has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near South Wharf?
- South Wharf is close to World Trade Centre, Southbank, South Melbourne Dc, Docklands, South Melbourne.
- What is the population of South Wharf?
- South Wharf has approximately 71 residents. The median age is 34.
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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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