South Wharf at a glance
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
71
Median age 34
The brief
What to know about South Wharf.
The postcode for South Wharf is 3006 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
South Wharf (3006) sits in the Port Phillip region of Victoria.
South Wharf has roughly 71 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy. 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 Wharf 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, 3 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put South Wharf's population at 71, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy (30% own, 61% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (87% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
71
Median age
34
Family households
87%
Lone person
26%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$411/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$622/wk
Owner occupied
30%
Renter occupied
61%
At a deeper level
71
Median age: 34
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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
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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 Wharf.
- What is the South Wharf postcode?
- South Wharf is in the 3006 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Port Phillip region.
- Where is South Wharf?
- South Wharf is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3006. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, 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?
- The population of South Wharf is approximately 71 (2021 Census). 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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