Southbank

VIC 3006 • Greater Melbourne

22,631
Population (2021)
$60,892
Median Income
1.56 kmΒ²
Area
12m
Elevation
High-Rise LivingArts PrecinctInner CityRiver Views

About Southbank

Southbank is Melbourne's arts and entertainment precinct, a vertical suburb of 22,600 residents in soaring towers just 1 kilometre from the CBD across the Yarra River. The Arts Centre, NGV, and Crown Casino anchor the cultural and entertainment offerings, while residents enjoy walkable access to everything central Melbourne offers. Apartment living is the only option in this dense urban precinct.

Life here is intensely urbanβ€”world-class dining, riverside promenades, and cultural events are steps from home. The Sunday Southbank Market, restaurants along the river, and proximity to the sports precinct define the lifestyle. Southbank attracts young professionals, investors, and those who want genuine city living without suburban compromise. It's Melbourne's most urban residential address.

Southbank falls under postcode 3006 and is governed by Melbourne Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Albert Park (Southern Metropolitan) electorate.

πŸ“ Location

State
Postcode
3006
Urban Area
Melbourne - Central
LGA
Federal Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.83Β°, 144.96Β°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
1.56 kmΒ²
Elevation
12m

πŸ›’ Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

πŸŽ“ Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$411
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,900
Avg Household Size
1.8 people
Median Age
31 years

πŸ‘₯ Demographics

Census 2016
18,709
Census 2021
22,631
21.0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$50,908
Income 2021
$60,892
19.6% increase

Income Comparison

πŸ“Š Population: ABS Census 2021
πŸ’° Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 7,540
Born Overseas 13,841

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 2,127
  • 2. China 2,024
  • 3. Malaysia 829
  • 4. England 677
  • 5. New Zealand 610
  • 6. Indonesia 604
  • 7. South Korea 458
  • 8. Philippines 380
  • 9. Hong Kong 313
  • 10. Vietnam 281
  • 11. Iran 273
  • 12. Singapore 271
  • 13. Thailand 236
  • 14. Brazil 221
  • 15. Japan 219

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Chinese 4,683
English 4,109
Australian 2,785
Indian 2,212
Irish 1,492
Scottish 1,097
Italian 886
German 559
Korean 506
Filipino 464

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§ Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

4,120
Both parents born in Australia
15,537
Both parents born overseas
1,640
One parent AU, one overseas

πŸ› Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
46.3%
Christianity
27.7%
Hinduism
8.1%
Buddhism
5.4%
Islam
3.3%
Sikhism
0.5%
Judaism
0.3%

πŸ“Š Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
693 (3.1%)
5-14 years
651 (2.9%)
15-19 years
454 (2.0%)
20-24 years
2,853 (12.6%)
25-34 years
9,417 (41.6%)
35-44 years
4,209 (18.6%)
45-54 years
1,741 (7.7%)
55-64 years
1,313 (5.8%)
65-74 years
870 (3.8%)
75-84 years
358 (1.6%)
85+ years
65 (0.3%)

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