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South Kingsville

VIC 3015 • Greater Melbourne

2,156
Population (2021)
$65,468
Median Income
0.73 km²
Area
$381/wk
Median Rent
Inner-CityAffordableEstablishedCommuter BeltFamily-Friendly

About South Kingsville

South Kingsville is a compact inner suburb of Melbourne located 8 kilometres south-west of the CBD within the City of Hobsons Bay local government area. With a population of 2,156 spread across just 0.6 square kilometres, it is one of Melbourne's more densely settled inner-western localities, predominantly attracting younger professionals and couples. Median household income of $2,261 per week sits well above the national average, and a median age of 37 reflects a working-age, upwardly mobile demographic.

South Kingsville sits in Melbourne's inner-western corridor, bordered by Yarraville, Spotswood, Newport, and Altona North. The Vernon Street precinct provides local café and retail options, while nearby Yarraville Village and Williamstown offer a broader range of dining, boutique shopping, and waterfront recreation along Port Phillip Bay. Newport railway station on the Williamstown and Altona Loop Lines is within easy reach, offering reliable rail connections to Melbourne CBD in around 25 minutes. Its compact character, community feel, and more attainable entry prices compared to Melbourne's inner east make South Kingsville increasingly popular with first-home buyers and young families.

South Kingsville falls under postcode 3015 and is governed by Hobsons Bay Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Williamstown (Western Metropolitan) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3015
Urban Area
Altona
LGA / Council
Hobsons Bay
Federal Electorate
Gellibrand
State Electorate
Williamstown (Western Metropolitan)
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.83°, 144.87°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
0.73 km²
Elevation
20m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Newport
1 km
12 min
Spotswood
1.5 km
18 min

Bus Services

  • Route 411 — Melbourne CBD (Flinders St) 35-45 min
  • Route 420 — Newport Station 10 min

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
8 km
By Train
Approx 25 min to Flinders Street via Williamstown Line from Newport station
By Car (Peak)
20-35 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
15-20 min

🛣️ Easy access to West Gate Freeway and Princes Highway; ferry to Docklands available from nearby Williamstown

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Local café and convenience options on Vernon Street; Newport and Yarraville provide most day-to-day needs within a short walk or bus ride

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$381
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,313
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
37 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
1.5%

6 state housing + 7 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,947
Census 2021
2,156
▲ 10.7% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$47,528
Income 2021
$65,468
▲ 37.7% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,492
Born Overseas 565

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 65
  • 2. New Zealand 54
  • 3. India 49
  • 4. Lebanon 25
  • 5. Vietnam 22
  • 6. Italy 19
  • 7. United States 19
  • 8. Greece 18
  • 9. Ireland 18
  • 10. Malaysia 18

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 637
Australian 612
Irish 278
Scottish 222
Italian 124
German 89
Greek 81
Chinese 73
Indian 70
Maltese 53

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

873
Both parents born in Australia
828
Both parents born overseas
349
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
46.2%
Christianity
38.5%
Islam
4.5%
Hinduism
2.4%
Buddhism
2.0%
Sikhism
0.6%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
192 (8.9%)
5-14 years
255 (11.8%)
15-19 years
80 (3.7%)
20-24 years
93 (4.3%)
25-34 years
371 (17.2%)
35-44 years
456 (21.2%)
45-54 years
305 (14.1%)
55-64 years
229 (10.6%)
65-74 years
113 (5.2%)
75-84 years
55 (2.6%)
85+ years
14 (0.6%)

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is South Kingsville known for? +

South Kingsville is known for its compact, community-oriented character in Melbourne's inner west, with the Vernon Street café strip and easy access to the waterfront suburbs of Newport and Williamstown nearby.

How far is South Kingsville from Melbourne CBD? +

South Kingsville is approximately 8 kilometres south-west of Melbourne's CBD, accessible by train from Newport station in around 25 minutes, or by car in 15–35 minutes depending on traffic.

Does South Kingsville have public transport? +

South Kingsville is well-served by public transport, with Newport railway station (Williamstown and Altona Loop Lines) about 1 kilometre away, and bus routes connecting to Newport and Melbourne CBD.

What is the population of South Kingsville? +

At the 2021 Census, South Kingsville had a population of 2,156 residents across a very small area of 0.6 square kilometres, making it one of Melbourne's more densely populated inner-western localities.

Is South Kingsville a good place to live? +

South Kingsville offers an inner-suburban lifestyle at a more accessible price point than many comparable Melbourne suburbs, with good transport links, nearby waterfront amenity, and a growing café and food scene in the surrounding area.

What is the postcode for South Kingsville? +

The postcode for South Kingsville is 3015.