Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 1.6 km apart, on the same open data. They split the measures evenly.
| Docklands | Southbank | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 24 | 20 |
| Safety | 5 | 9 |
| Wealth | 40 | 38 |
| Value | 46 | 38 |
| Parks | 60 | 62 |
| Cafés | 98 | 90 |
| Transit | 91 | 89 |
| Green space | 20 | 44 |
| Active & healthy | 51 | 52 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 23 | 36 |
| Median rent | $411/wk | $411/wk |
| Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025) | — | — |
| Population | 15,495 | 22,631 |
| Full profile | Docklands in full | Southbank in full |
Scores are percentiles across all 216 Melbourne suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.
Southbank scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.
They split the measures evenly across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Docklands or Southbank.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →