East Melbourne vs Southbank
The verdict
East Melbourne rates higher for transport (99 vs 92). Southbank is closer to the coast (2.8 km vs 4.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Southbank rates higher (34 vs 23/100 in East Melbourne).
Scores
East MelbourneSouthbank
| East Melbourne | Southbank | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 94 |
| Transport | 99 | 92 |
| Education | 92 | 92 |
| Liveability | 98 | 98 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| East Melbourne | Southbank | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,896 | 22,631 |
| Median age | 42 | 31 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,345 | $1,926 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 73.1% | 71.0% |
| Born in Australia | 67.2% | 33.3% |
| Avg household size | 1.8 | 1.8 |
Growth: East Melbourne High Growth · Southbank High Growth
Property
| East Melbourne | Southbank | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $3.33M | Data not available |
| Median unit price | $712K | $597K |
| House price YoY | 7.8% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| East Melbourne | Southbank | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 23 | 34 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,225 | 588 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 919 | 1,268 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 245 | 420 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 21,283 | 15,183 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| East Melbourne | Southbank | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,140 |
See the full school list on each profile: East Melbourne · Southbank
Transport
| East Melbourne | Southbank | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 99 | 92 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 9 | 11 |
| Light rail stops | 23 | 25 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 11 | 16 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 240 m | 140 m |
Liveability
| East Melbourne | Southbank | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 9 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 28 | 77 |
| Parks | 15 | 24 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 23 | 11 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.8 km | 2.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 1.7 km | 1.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.8 km | 2.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 300 m | 2.3 km |
Population & growth
| East Melbourne | Southbank | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,896 | 22,631 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,178 | 26,807 |
| Projected 2041 | 8,641 | 39,941 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.41% | 4.32% |
Common questions
Which is safer, East Melbourne or Southbank?
Southbank has the higher residential safety score (East Melbourne 23/100 vs Southbank 34/100).
Which has better public transport, East Melbourne or Southbank?
East Melbourne has the higher transport score (East Melbourne 99/100 vs Southbank 92/100).
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