Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 1.0 km apart, on the same open data. South Melbourne scores higher on 6 of 10 measures.
| South Melbourne | Southbank | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 38 | 20 |
| Safety | 1 | 9 |
| Wealth | 59 | 38 |
| Value | 58 | 38 |
| Parks | 59 | 62 |
| Cafés | 96 | 90 |
| Transit | 85 | 89 |
| Green space | 40 | 44 |
| Active & healthy | 55 | 52 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 62 | 36 |
| Median rent | $421/wk | $411/wk |
| Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025) | $1,932,500 | — |
| House sales this quarter | 26 | — |
| Population | 11,548 | 22,631 |
| Full profile | South Melbourne 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.
South Melbourne scores higher on 6 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for South Melbourne or Southbank.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →