Melbourne vs South Wharf
The verdict
Melbourne rates higher for education (93 vs 81). Melbourne has a shorter estimated CBD commute (11 vs 17 min).
Scores
MelbourneSouth Wharf
| Melbourne | South Wharf | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 90 |
| Transport | 100 | 89 |
| Education | 93 | 81 |
| Liveability | 98 | 98 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Melbourne | South Wharf | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 54,941 | 71 |
| Median age | 29 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,448 | $2,874 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 65.3% | 50.0% |
| Born in Australia | 26.6% | 38.0% |
| Avg household size | 1.7 | 2.5 |
Growth: Melbourne High Growth · South Wharf High Growth
Property
| Melbourne | South Wharf | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | $535K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 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
| Melbourne | South Wharf | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 30 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 717 | 5,634 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 1,021 | 26,761 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 582 | 2,817 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 31,487 | 588,732 |
South Wharf is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Melbourne | South Wharf | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 10 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 8 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,106 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Melbourne · South Wharf
Transport
| Melbourne | South Wharf | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 100 | 89 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 59 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 120 | 1 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 11 | 17 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 70 m | 300 m |
Liveability
| Melbourne | South Wharf | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 22 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 928 | 11 |
| Parks | 40 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 8 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 14 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.3 km | 2.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 1.5 km | 1.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.3 km | 2.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.8 km | 2.8 km |
Population & growth
| Melbourne | South Wharf | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 54,941 | 71 |
| Estimated 2025 | 58,110 | 87 |
| Projected 2041 | 96,963 | 125 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.41% | 5.21% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Melbourne or South Wharf?
Melbourne has the higher transport score (Melbourne 100/100 vs South Wharf 89/100).
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