South Melbourne, Australia

Full City Profile

3.4 /5.0

B Good

11,548 Population 2/sq mi density

30 ft Elevation 9 meters

59°F Avg Temperature 15°C

Overall

3.4 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.1 / 5.0

$44,177 median income, 5.2% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.6 / 5.0

$237,200 home value, $1,186/mo rent

South Melbourne, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$44,177

41% below

$44,177 per capita

Home Value

$237,200

16% below

Median Rent

$1,186/mo

2% above

Unemployment

5.2%

44% above

Avg Temperature

59°F

292 sunny days/yr

Is South Melbourne a Good Place to Live?

3.4 / 5.0 — Good

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

South Melbourne residents earn a median household income of $44,177 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,177. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 1,097 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in South Melbourne is $237,200 , 16% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,186/month.

Climate & Weather

South Melbourne has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 292 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population11,548

Median Age39.0 yrs

Density2/mi²

Foreign Born35.3%

Economy

Median Income$44,177

Per Capita$44,177

Unemployment5.2%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$850

Housing

B+

Home Value$237,200

Rent$1,186

Ownership43.5%

Housing Units4,619

Climate

Avg Temp59°F

Sunny Days292/yr

Rain33.2 in/yr

Elevation30 ft

Did You Know?

35.3% of residents are foreign-born.