Living in South Melbourne: What the Data Shows (2026)
South Melbourne has 264 verified businesses and amenities. Here is exactly what you get as a resident.
Population: 12,143 (ABS Census 2021)
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 74 |
| Cafes | 74 |
| Bars & Pubs | 39 |
| Schools | 12 |
| Parks | 38 |
| Medical | 9 |
| Supermarkets | 7 |
| Gyms | 11 |
| Total | 264 |
South Melbourne has top-tier amenity density.
Food & Drink
148 dining options — 74 restaurants and 74 cafes.
Top restaurants: Bedi’s Indian Restaurant, The Point Restaurant, Taco Bill, Rubira’s at Swallows, Kuu Cafe + Japanese Kitchen, The Olive Tree Bistro
Top cafes: Caffe Panette, Wild Bean Cafe, The Original Cafe, Royal Domain Café, Dock Dot
Green Space
38 parks. Most residents are within walking distance of a park.
Notable parks: Albert Park, Memorial Reserve, Tom’s Block, Port Melbourne Cricket Ground, Coot Picnic Area
Daily Essentials
- Supermarkets: 7 — Foodworks, ALDI, Woolworths, Woolworths Metro
- Medical: 9 facilities
- Gyms: 11 fitness centres
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Sources
- OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
- ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
- REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au
Data-sourced guide. Last refresh: March 2026. Found an error? Contact us.
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