1405/38 Bank Street

South Melbourne VIC 3205

The size of South Melbourne is approximately 2.2 square kilometres. There are 15 parks, covering nearly 3.3% of the total area. The population of South Melbourne in 2016 was 10920 people. By 2021 the population was 11548 showing a population growth of 5.8% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in South Melbourne is 30-39 years. Households in South Melbourne are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying over $4000 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in South Melbourne work in a professional occupation.In 2021, 42.40% of the homes in South Melbourne were owner-occupied compared with 40.20% in 2016.

South Melbourne has 12,938 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in South Melbourne have seen a -4.88% decrease in median value, while Units have seen a -0.82% decrease. As at 31 July 2026:

• The median value for Houses in South Melbourne is $1,699,133 while the median value for Units is $613,169.
• Houses have a median rent of $850 while Units have a median rent of $675.