Suburb Profile - South Melbourne VIC

With laneways and backstreets filled with hidden treasures, South Melbourne will enrich the lives of residents in the now and for years to come.

Sitting pretty in the heart of Melbourne this address offers residents both a unique place to live, and the opportunity to become part of a diverse and thriving local community where lifestyle is paramount.

The South Melbourne Town Hall is one of Melbourne's most impressive civic buildings, located the heart of South Melbourne.
The South Melbourne Town Hall is one of Melbourne's most impressive civic buildings, located the heart of South Melbourne.
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South Melbourne Market - Lively indoor market for produce, meat, seafood, and cafes. Credit Image: farehttps://www.melbournepoint.com.au
The Emerald Hill Library stands out as an exceptional building in a neighbourhood not short of character architecture,
The Emerald Hill Library stands out as an exceptional building in a neighbourhood not short of character architecture,
South Melbourne is on the fringe of the Melbourne CBD (city).
South Melbourne is on the fringe of the Melbourne CBD (city).

People

South Melbourne exhibits several key demographic characteristics that differentiate it from Greater Melbourne. These include a younger demographic, higher income, a greater proportion of white collar workers and households renting.

Lifestyle

South Melbourne appeals to the creative, to the urban professional, the well connected, the sporty, young and old. A wise choice for anyone wanting to establish themselves in the future that is at the heart of Melbourne.

Homes

South Melbourne's predominant housing is terraced or semi-detached. It’s evolving into a thriving urban living zone where Apartments becoming the new choice.

Endota Spa is popular for Skincare & Wellbeing products
Endota Spa is popular for Skincare & Wellbeing products
Clarendon Street, South Melbourne
Clarendon Street, South Melbourne
South Melbourne is filled with shops, cafes and restaurants.
South Melbourne is filled with shops, cafes and restaurants.
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The Railway Hotel in South Melbourne has been serving food and wine since 1856.

Primary and Secondary Schools in South Melbourne

South Melbourne Primary School opened a six-storey vertical school that caters as many as 500 primary school students. The award winning project was funded by the State Government who a $44 million budget.

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South Melbourne Primary School is the first vertical government school in Melbourne. Credit Image: https://expresstiling.com.au
Galilee Regional Catholic Primary School. Credit image: https://www.gsmelbournesth.catholic.edu.au/
Galilee Regional Catholic Primary School. Credit image: https://www.gsmelbournesth.catholic.edu.au/

Properties in suburbs near South Melbourne

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