Melbourne vs Southbank
The verdict
Melbourne rates higher for transport (100 vs 92). Melbourne has a shorter estimated CBD commute (11 vs 16 min).
Scores
MelbourneSouthbank
| Melbourne | Southbank | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 94 |
| Transport | 100 | 92 |
| Education | 93 | 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
| Melbourne | Southbank | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 54,941 | 22,631 |
| Median age | 29 | 31 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,448 | $1,926 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 65.3% | 71.0% |
| Born in Australia | 26.6% | 33.3% |
| Avg household size | 1.7 | 1.8 |
Growth: Melbourne High Growth · Southbank High Growth
Property
| Melbourne | Southbank | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | $535K | $597K |
| 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 | Southbank | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 30 | 34 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 717 | 588 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 1,021 | 1,268 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 582 | 420 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 31,487 | 15,183 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Melbourne | Southbank | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 10 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 8 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,106 | 1,140 |
See the full school list on each profile: Melbourne · Southbank
Transport
| Melbourne | Southbank | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 100 | 92 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 59 | 11 |
| Light rail stops | 120 | 25 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 11 | 16 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 70 m | 140 m |
Liveability
| 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 | 22 | 9 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 928 | 77 |
| Parks | 40 | 24 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 8 | 11 |
| Medical GPs | 14 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.3 km | 2.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 1.5 km | 1.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.3 km | 2.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.8 km | 2.3 km |
Population & growth
| Melbourne | Southbank | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 54,941 | 22,631 |
| Estimated 2025 | 58,110 | 26,807 |
| Projected 2041 | 96,963 | 39,941 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.41% | 4.32% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Melbourne or Southbank?
Southbank has the higher residential safety score (Melbourne 30/100 vs Southbank 34/100).
Which has better schools, Melbourne or Southbank?
Southbank has a higher average school ICSEA (Melbourne 1106 vs Southbank 1140; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Melbourne or Southbank?
Melbourne has the higher transport score (Melbourne 100/100 vs Southbank 92/100).
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